Kimpton Marlowe Hotel Reviews

We had our wedding at the Marlowe in April 2025 - i cannot recommend it enough! The hotel is stunning from the guest rooms to the ballroom and the staff is top notch! Our guests are still raving about the food and service! Most of all Rachel was absolutely fantastic to work with, fun, responsive, professional and knowledgeable, we couldn't have done it without her help! Having everything in one location was a huge plus for us and really makes for a seamless event. Highly recommend! and a bonus is that they have an option for an outside ceremony!

I had the best experience working with Rachel and Nicola for my wedding in August. To start with, Rachel was super responsive and showed us the venues. Though it was during the renovation, it turned out to be exactly how we wanted it. They are very flexible with indoor / outdoor ceremonies and the price was reasonable considering it’s right next to Charles River! They did an amazing job setting up the venue itself and all the staff were so attentive. The food was amazing both during tasting and at the reception, and we really appreciate the quick response from the kitchen when some guests changed their meal options last minute without any extra charge, which is a huge relief. There is one complimentary bridal suite, and we sure made full use of it with our friends after the event ;) A lot of local guests made the comments that the Marlowe Hotel was so underrated yet so beautiful even they wanted to host future events there. I would 120% recommend the hotel and the whole team!

Our biggest deciding factor in choosing Kimpton-Marlowe as our wedding venue was our coordinator, Rachel. Her friendliness drew us in, while her professionalism and responsiveness kept us committed. As an indecisive and unprepared couple, we truly appreciated Rachel's patience. She offered valuable suggestions that guided us without compromising our vision. Thanks to her, our wedding day exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Our wedding was held at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel in Cambridge in October 2024. Throughout the entire process, the team there was incredibly helpful and supportive. They were able to accommodate all of our requests and needs, and on the day of everything went incredibly smoothly. Rachel, our coordinator, was fantastic and quick to respond to any questions we had, and truly helped us bring our vision to life. The chef was able to accommodate any allergies and requests, and the food was delicious.

Rachel is the absolute best!!! She made our wedding perfect, along with amazing food, staff, and a beautiful backdrop!

Seamless experience, we would absolutely recommend the Marlowe to a friend!

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.

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!

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!

When we first began planning our wedding, we knew we wanted it to be fun, like a big party, and also have amazing food. Nicola and the Hotel Marlowe brought all of that and more! We did our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception (and after party!) at the Marlowe. I was able to plan the wedding of our dreams with Nicola's help, and all of our guests (especially those in their 20s and 30s) could not stop talking about what a great time they had. Nicola and her team were incredible through the wedding planning process, and put together so many little details in how they decorated using what we supplied. Nicola also made sure that we both ate during the reception and her team was sure to put some of the appetizers from cocktail hour on our table so we'd get to try them. Our wedding was everything we wanted it to be, and that is all thank to Nicola and the Hotel Marlowe!

We had our wedding reception at The Hotel Marlowe on October 8, 2016 and words cannot simply explain how incredible everything was! Two words: Hollie Herrick. Hollie was our wedding coordinator at the Hotel Marlowe and she truly went above and beyond. She helped make our dream wedding become a reality and she genuinely cared about how we were doing during the planning process. Hollie Is such a positive spirit and its good to have that around when planning a wedding! The customer experience at the Marlowe is something very rare and special - they make you feel amazing whenever you walk through the door. My husband and I felt like celebrities every time we visited the hotel prior to the wedding and then for the wedding weekend, we were treated like royalty. If you're looking for a gorgeous, intimate venue with delicious (and I mean DELICIOUS) food and superb service - The Hotel Marlowe is your spot!!

Hollie and the staff at Hotel Marlowe were absolutely amazing! Hollie was involved from the first day and was supportive and responsive. The food was beyond delicious, our guests are still raving! We used the hotel for the reception as well as for a day after brunch. The pricing was fair and the packages had a lot to choose from. I would recommend this venue to anyone!

The Marlowe staff, especially Rachel, are extremely organized and kind, which made things much easier for my wife and I. All of our guests were pleased with the food, setting, ambience and overall vibe of the venue. We would definitely recommend the Marlowe.

Our daughter just celebrated her wedding this past weekend at the Kimpton Marlowe, and I can't imagine a more perfect experience! We visited quite a few venues that we loved, but once we found KM and Rachel, we knew we had found our place. I'm not sure where to begin! The planning process was never stressful thanks to Rachel's patience, professionalism and organizational skills. Our daughter lives out of state, and I can only imagine the insane amount of emails that flew back and forth between her and Rachel! She kept us all calm, and we were always confident that the day would be perfect because of her extraordinary efforts. The venue itself has everything a bridal party could want. It's in an accessible location for out of state visitors to explore Boston and Cambridge. The staff are all warm, friendly and eager to help with anything. The price is very reasonable; we had ruled out Boston/Cambridge because of our budget, but KM turned out to be right on target. There is convenient parking on site. We were offered a block of rooms in the hotel for an amazingly good price, so that our guests didn't have to worry about driving after a big party! The food was exceptional, from appetizers to dinner and even late night snacks of pizza, cookies and milk! The reception room was gorgeous and is very easy to work with because of the neutral colors. I think one of our favorite parts was that we had the entire second floor of the hotel to ourselves! The ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and even a room for the bride to retreat when she needed to change was all included. The younger guests danced until the very end, and the "older" parents and guests found a quiet spot to hang out in the lobby area outside of the reception hall, filled with comfortable sofas, chairs and tables. All who attended were happy with the many choices to party, relax and mingle.

In my opinion, KM and Rachel are a still a hidden gem in the greater Boston area. I hope this review helps to get the word out that they are the place to go if you are looking for an affordable option with fabulous spaces, delicious food and most of all, an event planner who puts her heart and soul into everything she does. Thank you, KM and Rachel!

Rachel and the entire staff at the Kimpton Marlowe were amazing to work with! Rachel in particular made the experience so easy; we truly could not imagine having to do this process without her thoughtfulness and organization. She is incredibly responsive to emails of any length. The months leading up to our wedding were less stressful because we knew she would handle the day of and vendor coordination seamlessly. She was amazing day of with an eye to details to make sure that both my husband and I were well fed and taken care of.

The package as a whole was an amazing deal as we only needed to get a handful of other vendors. The quality for the price cannot be beat! The ceremony space in the park was perfect - beautiful outdoor space with shade so you and your guests don't melt in the sun.

The other great review has been from my guests. We continue to hear about how much they loved details of the guest experience to make sure it was fun and easy for them as well and 9 times out of the 10 the compliment should go to Rachel and the team at the Marlowe.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Just a terrific venue. The Kimpton Marlowe is a wonderful place to have a wedding.

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.

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!

The Marlowe is a cute boutique hotel in a beautiful location overlooking the Charles River. Now I’ll shift gears to shouting out Rachel B. The wedding specialist. She was nothing short of amazing to work with. She was very responsive and accommodating. She paid attention to details and brought my vision to life. I can be a little bit of a perfectionist but she was patient with me (great fit for me). She went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed to make my wedding a success. I highly recommend the Marlowe, Rachel and her team. The chef is amazing as well and I highly recommend the Statler chicken as part of the menu- it was delicious. In my opinion, it was affordable given the location and of course the wedding specialist adding the extra special touch. Thank you again Rachel.