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Kimpton Marlowe Hotel

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel

Cambridge, MA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 81 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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    Casey Sent on 12/28/2023
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    Beautiful, fun, and personalized wedding at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel

    Rachel Barlaam and the team at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel recently coordinated our wedding there on December 16th. We had our ceremony, reception, and after party all at the hotel. From the early planning stages through day/night-of facilitation, Rachel and the Kimpton Marlowe staff were amazing to work with. The hotel is beautiful and in a great location if you have many guests coming in from out of town. Our guests loved their stay and the whole event felt personal and intimate thanks to the hard work of Rachel and her team.
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    Vicki A. Sent on 12/21/2023
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    Superb hotel and hospitality for a wedding!

    I recently held my wedding, reception and post-wedding brunch at the Marlowe Hotel. From the very start, Rachel and the planning team was welcoming, professional, accommodating and super friendly to work with. They offered great suggestions, were extremely communicative and responsive, and on top of every detail.

    On the day of the wedding, Kristen was a superb coordinator of all the set up, expertly working with us and staff to ensure all went smoothly. And it did! The rest of the staff were extremely professional, gracious and helpful throughout our stay. They made us and our guests feel right at home.

    And the food? It was exceptional! Our guests are still raving about the reception appetizers, entrees and brunch (the following day)! The presentation and quality of food was excellent and the portions were generous.

    Everything and everyone exceeded our expectations and the entire weekend couldn't have gone more smoothly. These will be lasting memories. The Marlowe Hotel is highly recommended for a wedding, special event, dinner or overnight stay!
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    Alison Sent on 11/14/2023
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    Rachel and the Kimpton staff were amazing

    The Kimpton Marlowe was fantastic. The staff, particularly Steven and the catering manager/wedding specialist Rachel Barlaam, were so friendly and helpful. They made the whole wedding weekend incredibly special.
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    Robyn L. Sent on 11/13/2023
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    Rachel Barlaam was amazing to work with. She made the event wonderful.

    Just a terrific venue. The Kimpton Marlowe is a wonderful place to have a wedding.
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    Brandon M. Sent on 11/14/2023
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    Amazing wedding reception at the Kimpton!

    We hosted our long-delayed in-person wedding reception at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel and our experience with the venue was nothing short of excellent! The space was beautiful and stood out from other hotels we visited in the area. It was a perfect fit for our event size (130 guests with dinner and dancing) and was also much more affordable compared to other similarly sized venues. All of our guests raved about the food and service, which were exemplary. The planning process was very smooth and tailored to our needs, and the wedding coordinator Rachel Barlaam went above and beyond to help us and answer our every question, from decor to parking details. We even had an emergency floral problem on the day of and she saved the day with backup garlands she had on hand! We could not be happier with her work and are very pleased to have had our event at this venue.
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    Laurie S. Sent on 10/16/2023
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    Laurie Schwartz- Mother of the Bride

    I am overflowing with praise for my total experience at the Kimpton Marlowe.
    We had both the joy and the challenge of planning weddings for two of our daughters within a six week period of time. The reception at the Kimptom Marlowe was an out of town location for us, thus involving long distance planning.
    The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel Boston is considered a "boutique" hotel in which the decor is unique and attractive. Just as a "real fower" speaks for itself, the vibrant decor of the reception space speaks for itself and is the perfect base for adding your own elements to build an event that is very special. In addition to the attractive decor, the space is clean and has a very pleasant smell! I know that sounds funny, but it is true. The Kimpton Marlowe hosts only one reception in the ballroom and ancillary spaces per day, so you can be certain that your event will be the priority of the event staff on your special day.
    A primary benefit of selecting the Kimpton Marlowe for us was the advantage of having an event coordinator who is professional, attentive to detail, and responsive in all circumstances. I had such a positive experince in the planning experience with Rachel that I now feel somewhat let down that it has come to an end! From the first moment that I met Rachel, I knew that we would be in the hands of a reliable and knowlegeable guide. Rachel is very organized, a good listener, and timely in both her guidance and responses back to her clients. When we asked for advice, Rachel provided the best guidance without ever pressuring us at all. She was the one that turned a beautiful venue into a joy-filled, stress free, and overall extraordinary experience not only for the parents of the bride but especially for the bride and the groom. Our guests have also overwhelming expressed praise at the experience they had both staying at the hotel and attending the reception.
    A last word about the Boston Kimpton Marlowe is that it overlooks a lovely park with a canal-like waterway and is an attractive location for pictures and exploring. The hotel itself has access through an inside elevator to a mall that is convenient in the event of an emergency need that arises.
    Our compliments and gratitude to Rachel and to the Kimpton Marlowe for hosting a wedding reception that brought so much celebratory joy.
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    Jean P. Sent on 11/14/2023
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    Best day ever!

    My husband and I had the BEST DAY of our lives at the Marlowe last September. We were so touched by the attentive & professional support that Rachel (our wedding specialist) & her team have given us throughout the whole planning process. Choosing the Marlowe was the easiest decision of all and we couldn't be happier with how the day turned out. Rachel’s attention to details, extreme organization and creative problem solving skills are our secret weapon and we are so thankful to have her and all the staff there with us every step of the way. Our parents, family members and guests were impressed by all the decoration, the food (even the vegan options) and the beautiful space at the Kimpton.

    We would like to extend our highest compliments and gratitude to all of the Kimpton staff who have been quietly working in the background to provide us with the best experience possible.
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    Q B Sent on 05/28/2023
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    Hotel Marlowe recommended for all your wedding needs!

    For our wedding, my husband and I had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at The Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge. We visited the venue and immediately loved it. It is a beautiful space that was able to hold our guests and it was also convenient. We booked this venue almost a year before the wedding and worked with Rachel Barlaam. She was very attentive and patient, especially when we had a lot of questions. As the day got closer, Rachel was very organized and detailed and great at accommodating some last minute changes. Our guests were very happy with the venue and food. One guest mentioned how intimate of a space it was, even though it was 100 guests, it did not feel crowded. We were able to have the second floor of the hotel the day of and it was nice to have the space to ourselves. Rachel and the staff were amazing, welcoming, organized, and professional. We highly recommend The Hotel Marlowe for your wedding!
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    Jack W. Sent on 02/12/2022
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    Perfect wedding venue, from planning stages through to the finish

    The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel was the perfect venue for our wedding! Great location, with wonderful photo opportunities inside and nearby, and delicious food and drinks and very helpful staff. Nicola helped us plan everything just the way we'd like -- and had lots of good recommendations for all the decisions that overwhelmed us. We really liked how much of planning and wedding package was done directly through the hotel, vs. having to hire additional outside vendors. The hotel was very reasonable when we were forced to reschedule due to the pandemic (at a time when friends of ours lost their venues and deposits). I couldn't recommend it more highly!
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    Jill G. Sent on 12/11/2019
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    Exceptional

    Ellie and hotel Marlowe made our wedding planning and wedding incredible and stress free. The organization, quality of service, amazing food, beautiful venue and overall experience cannot be beat. We loved everything about Hotel Marlowe and it’s unique and cozy atmosphere!

    Kimpton Marlowe Hotel's reply:

    We loved celebrating with you! Everything was beautiful and the candy bar was fabulous!! The best part was working with your lovely families. Wishing you both all the best!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 12/30/2023
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    Rachel Barlam-Kimpton Marlow

    We were beyond thrilled to have Rachel as our daughters wedding event planner! She was professional, yet personal, and was there to anwer any questions we had no matter how many times a day! Her exuberance made us so us so excited for this special day. We highly recommend her!
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    Sarah Sent on 12/21/2019
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    Couldn't ask for more!

    We fell in love with the Marlowe for its cool details that gave us all of the convenience of a hotel wedding with the charm of a boutique venue. I was looking for a very low maintenance planning experience and the Marlowe was super easy to work with, very response, and helped walk us through the entire process. Ellie Durbin was a dream to work with, very detailed oriented and you can just tell she loves weddings and knows how to manage a lot of personalities! From ceremony to afterparty, there was no issue! Also, the price was WAY more reasonable then any Boston hotel just across the river which is always a plus.
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    Yevgeniy Sent on 12/22/2019
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    Could not have asked for a better experience.

    First thing we are not city people. We found this location on wedding wire. They responded immediately. We had looked at other locations but nothing seemed right. Ellie reached out to us and it was like instant connection. She was the main reason we chose this location. She was amazing. She fit with us perfectly. She took all my ideas and made them come to life. She never told us we can’t do that or this is to hard. She just figured it out. We had a beautiful wedding here with about 80 people and it was everything we envisioned and more. The food was amazing the locations for the cocktail hour and reception were stunning. Ellie really went above and beyond. We highly recommend this place the atmosphere and the wedding event coordinator Ellie were on point. Thanks again Hotel Marlowe for our perfect special day. Oh by the way the cherry on top 100% pet friendly and our fur baby was able to be there with us.
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    Tj Rufo-Curran Sent on 12/14/2019
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    Wedding of our dreams!

    We are simply thrilled with our wedding, and are still hearing compliments from guests months later. From our very first meeting with Ellie, we felt welcome and cared for--we knew immediately that this would be the perfect venue for us. She and her team went above and beyond to make sure that we had the celebration of our dreams, and that our wedding was truly a reflection of who we are as individuals and as a couple. Ellie made the entire process seem effortless! We highly recommend the Marlowe, and are very happy with our experience.
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    Judy E. Sent on 07/01/2019
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    A wonderful wedding experience!

    The Hotel Marlowe is an upscale hotel that provides an excellent value in the expensive Boston market. The staff is extremely well trained and professional and their wedding coordinator is outstanding - very professional, experienced and fun to work with.

    Kimpton Marlowe Hotel's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We had a wonderful time planning with you as well, and most importantly, ensuring the day was perfect for the new Mr. & Mrs. Cheers to many happy years ahead!
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    Chloe K. Sent on 12/10/2019
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    Wonderful experience!

    My husband and I held our wedding reception at the Hotel Marlowe in May. We had a wonderful experience with Ellie Durbin and her team. She was reliable, creative, responsive, and knowledgeable about local vendors. The ballroom was clean, modern, and photographed beautifully. It suited our 150 guests well. The food was delicious. Our guests are still talking about the short rib entree. We can’t imagine our day without the Hotel Marlowe!

    Kimpton Marlowe Hotel's reply:

    Thank you so much Chloe! You, Jake and your families were fantastic and I wish we could do it all again. Cheers to you both!
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    Ellie Sent on 01/30/2019
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    Beautiful boutique venue with fantastic event support

    We held our wedding ceremony and reception at the Hotel Marlowe and it was absolutely wonderful! The venue itself is fun and unique and made for great photos. The space was very convenient - having the whole floor dedicated to the wedding, with different sized rooms so that we were able to adjust which rooms we used as our guest list grew... On top of all that, the food was great - we got a lot of compliments - and the location was incredibly convenient. But one of the key factors that won us over with the Marlowe was our hotel/event coordinator, Ellie D. From our first meeting, she was so on top of all of the details, gave great suggestions when we asked, helped us work through budget/package options, and was fantastic to work with throughout all the planning and the event itself. Thanks Ellie D and the Marlowe for helping us make our wedding so wonderful!

    Kimpton Marlowe Hotel's reply:

    Thank you so much for such a glowing review! I loved working with you both and I am thrilled to hear that you and your guests had a great experience. All my best for your new marriage!!
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    Lily Sent on 10/11/2018
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    We had our wedding at Hotel Marlowe recently, and we cannot recommend it highly enough. First, Ellie is incredible. She was on top of every part of the day, and she was incredibly responsive to all our emails and requests. She was everywhere on the day of, and the entire wedding went off without a hitch. Second, the entire staff was always responsive and professional. Third, the location is fantastic - the interior is great for a wedding, the outdoor space looked fantastic in photos and was easy to get to, and the rooms are excellent. Everyone talked about how much fun they had at the wedding, how much they liked the location, and how delicious all the food was (people were particularly big fans of the short ribs). We didn't have the ceremony at Hotel Marlowe, but we had photos along the canal and cocktails in the courtyard, and everything was perfect.
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    Anya Sent on 09/19/2018
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    Hotel Marlowe had provided exceptional service, all of the guests could not stop raving about the quality of the food, beverages, decor, and all the services provided. The room blocks were perfect as well. Our coordinator was very flexible, accommodating, and responsible and patient all along this process, couldn’t have done this without her. I would advise this location to anyone interested !
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    Alana Sent on 08/29/2018
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    If you are looking for a whimsical yet classy wedding venue, Hotel Marlowe is the place for you. The unique and sophisticated Hotel Marlowe allows a beautiful backdrop for any wedding. It gives you that "Boston" wedding feeling that does not break your budget.

    Not only are the grounds beautiful and charming, the staff is equally as nice and accommodating. From the front desk staff, bell men, and banquet coordinators, everyone was so gracious not only to us, but to all our guests. Lastly, and most importantly, my Husband and I cannot thank Ellie enough for her time and commitment to assist us with planning the wedding we dreamed of. So much goes into planning a wedding and Ellie was there each step of the way. Whenever we had a question (no matter how simple or outrageous), Ellie always had the right answer! Hotel Marlowe is lucky to have her on their team. We are so grateful to chosen Hotel Marlowe to have the wedding of our dreams.
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    Cheryl Sent on 07/20/2018
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    If you are looking for a place with the beauty of Bew England, the sophistication of the city, and the convenience of a hotel without the stuff generic hotel feeling - this is your venue. Ellie - the #1 reason to pick this place. The MOST responsive, helpful, and enjoyable part of the wedding experience at Hotel Marlowe. Our wedding day was so enjoyable because she had it all covered. All of it guests had a VIP stay and the service during the wedding and the entire week was perfection. Our wedding at Hotel Marlowe was perfect. Thank you to the whole staff and Ellie for being such a dream to work with.
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    Christine Sent on 01/05/2018
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    My husband and I got married at Hotel Marlowe this November, 2017. I am an architect, so I thought "I plan complicated construction projects for a living, how hard can planning a wedding be if you're organized and stay on schedule". HAA...I learned, but I was still so spoiled by Hotel Marlowe. We absolutely fell in love with the steampunk-esque aesthetic throughout the entire hotel. We love Kimpton's in general with their funky boutique interiors, but Hotel Marlowe is one of our favorites. They have a beautiful garden in back along a small inlet to the Charles River with gorgeous weeping willows and a stunning stone bridge.

    When we met with Ellie, our wedding coordinator, We felt immediately at ease and like we could be our goofy selves and that everything was in good hands. Even I, an OCD, organizational nut, always felt like things were under-control because Ellie was always there with a quick response or suggestion to help guide us throughout the entire process. On the day of the wedding, I (the OCD control freak) was told I was the calmest bride anyone had ever seen. This is entirely because of Ellie, I knew she had it and I didn't have to worry about a thing!!! So I just got to enjoy the day!!!

    THE FOOD! People are still talking about it. Rack of Lamb or Roasted Chicken with Mushroom Risotto, or Mushroom stuff raviolis...each one amazing! The staff was so nice, and accommodated everything we asked for. It was super special that when we sat down to eat dinner, we had a sample tray of all the hors d'oeurves and a tray of oysters (amazing)!!!

    Honestly, if you want a unique experience, someone you can put your trust in, a stunning location, and to just surround yourself with amazing people, go with Hotel Marlowe and ask for Ellie Durbin! Love you guys! Thanks for making us feel so special, and making the weekend go so smoothly and beautifully! - Images below by Hinkley Photo
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    Alex Sent on 03/13/2018
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    Nicola and the team at Hotel Marlowe were absolutely fantastic! They were with us every step of the way, and were very flexible to help us realize our dream wedding. On the day of the wedding, their attention to detail and taking care of the "little things" put us at ease and we were able to enjoy the day! Thank you!
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    Cathy Sent on 09/11/2017
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    Our daughter's wedding was held at Hotel Marlowe on 9/9/17. I can't say enough about the professional, friendly, accommodating staff that we met from the time of planning to the execution of the wedding. Everything went like clockwork. Ellie Durbin was fabulous to work with. She worked tirelessly through the whole process and made sure every detail was completed. Thank you for a fabulous time!
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