Advantage: This 236-room, eight-story, luxury-class boutique hotel is conveniently located in easy traveling distance to downtown Boston (via the Green Line’s Science Park T Station, which is right down the block and across the street), MIT, and Harvard University, and in easy walking distance to the Museum of Science. It also boasts décor and furnishings that are funky yet sophisticated, and it offers a full range of services for business travelers, including meeting space and a business center with computers.

Disadvantage: Past guests point out that many rooms have inadequate or no drawers for storing items, and the location isn’t right in the heart of Boston, which could present a problem for guests who aren’t familiar with Boston and Cambridge before arriving.

Distinctive Amenities: Daily complimentary coffee and tea starting at 6am, daily complimentary wine hour from 5–6pm, pet-friendly accommodations, on-site Bambara restaurant, and free wireless Internet access. Since Hotel Marlowe is a part of the Kimpton hotel chain, join the Kimpton InTouch Guest Loyalty Program before booking for even more advantages and incentives. [More Features]

Interesting Fact: The hotel is directly and conveniently attached to popular CambridgeSide Galleria, which means guests don’t even have to go outside to take advantage of the mall’s three main levels of retail businesses, food court, and two major restaurants, California Pizza Kitchen and the Cheesecake Factory. [More Mall Amenities]

Location: 25 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge, 617-868-8000

Price Range: Moderately Expensive (average price of $290+ per night)

Website: Hotel Marlowe

Post from: The Boston Traveler