Hotel Marlowe
25 Edwin H Land Boulevard
Cambridge, MA 02141
Nightly Rates: ( 340.00 - 520.00 )
3 Star
Property Description
Hotel Marlowe, a new addition to Cambridge as of 2003, is a luxury boutique hotel combining contemporary style and neoclassical architecture. Overlooking Boston, the Charles River and lush parklands with great shopping and wonderful dining just moments away. Perfect for a getaway with the whole family or just the two of you! Steps from the museum of science, Boston Duck Tours, Faneuil Hall, harbor and riverboat cruises, NewburyStreet and much more!Guest rooms are eclectic and inviting, as is the lobby with its deep jewel toned atmosphere.
Amenities
· AM/FM Alarm Clock· Bar/Lounge
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Business Center
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Concierge
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Free Newspaper
· Pets Allowed
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
Room Information
Room DescriptionsCambridge's historic nature combined with its colorful marine past inspired the luxury Hotel Marlowe's interior style. Our boutique hotel is whimsical yet neoclassical, highlighted by subtle nautical themes. featuring a domed ceiling and oversized fireplace -- a rich color palette of crimson red, deep blue and bright gold - and striking details like star banners and historic compass designs throughout the hotel.Services and amenities in our boutique hotel:-Business services available with complimentary high-speed internet access, copier, fax machine, data ports and working space-24-hour room service provided by Bambara restaurant-Fitness room includes cardiovascular and strength equipment-Fully accessible for people with disabilities; ADA compliant-Complimentary Lavazza morning coffee and Bigelow tea in living room-Evening wine hour and cocktail reception in the lobby living room-Overnight shoeshine and valet dry cleaning and laundry-Valet parking, concierge services, safety deposit boxes at front desk-Family-friendly and pet-friendly- Complimentary morning car service to the financial districtAll of the boutique Hotel Marlowe's 236 guestrooms, including 14 suites, combine soothing accommodations with a playful mixture of styles. Rich gold, crimson reds and deep blues mix with details like animal print carpeting, plush velvet fabrics, and high-end finishes. All rooms in our luxury hotel offer these amenities:-Portable 2-line speaker phones with private voicemail and data ports-Complimentary high-speed internet access-Writing desk and safes (designed to hold laptop computers);-Sony play station and on-demand movies on all televisions-Frette bed linens, CD stereos, down comforters, and Aveda amenities-Amenities of home: coffee maker with gourmet coffee, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and terrycloth leopard-print bathrobes-Gourmet treats in fully-stocked honor bars/refrigerators-Complimentary New York Times delivered to your door daily-Twice-daily maid service, with evening turndown service upon request-In-room express checkout and high ceilings - 9'4"Room types:King Deluxe Room with view - KGVW - 11 rooms at the hotel-340 sq ft with 1 king bed-Accommodates 3 people with addition of rollaway-Overlooks the Charles River-Does not connect with any other roomsKing Deluxe - KGDX - 165 rooms at the hotel-340 sq ft with 1 king bed-Accommodates 3 people with addition of rollaway-View of Lechmere canal or courtyard-Kings connect with some doubles and some kingsDouble Double Room with view - DDVW - 1 room at the hotel-340 sq feet with 2 double beds-Accommodates 4 people, does not fit a rollaway-Overlooks the Charles River-Does not connect with any other roomsDouble Double Deluxe - DBDX - 45 rooms at the hotel-340 sq feet with 2 double beds-Accommodates 4 people, does not fit a rollaway-View of Lechmere Canal or courtyard-Some connect with studio suites and some kingsKing Studio Suite - KGSS - 5 corner suites on floors 3-7-530 sq. ft. with king bed-Accommodates 2 adults, does not fit a rollaway (has sofa bed and may fit 4 adults)-Features views of the river-Some connect with some double deluxe roomsExecutive Suite - EXST - 8 suites at the hotel-600 sq ft with king bed in bedroom, with chaise lounge, dressing table, chest of drawers, and TV-Accommodates 2 people (does fit a rollaway and sofa bed pull out so it may fit 4 adults)-View of city and Boston skyline-Living room area is separated from the bedroom by pocket doors, and features wet bar, sofa, coffee table, side tables, oversized chair, and armoire with TV-Oversized bathroom features a Fuji spa tub-Does not connect with any other room typesPresidential Suite - PRES - 1 suite, on the 8th floor (top floor)-1200 sq ft with king bed and sitting area in bedroom-Accommodates 5 people with the addition of a rollaway bed-View of Lechmere Canal and the city-Hotel's luxurious suite can be purchased with 1 or 2 bedrooms-Marble entryway leads into a spacious living room/dining room area with floor to ceiling windows on two sides, wet bar, table for six, sofa, coffee table, plasma TV and DVD player-Bedroom is separated from the living room by two doors-Oversized master bathroom features a shower and a Fuji spa tub-A double deluxe room connects by a doorway from the opposite side of the living room/dining room space, bringing the total square footage to 1540Bathroom Description: room is approximately 50 square feet, with marble topped counters, magnifying makeup mirror, Aveda products, hair dryer, cotton balls, Q Tips, shoeshine kit, shower cap and vanity.
Rate Disclaimer
All rates are subject to availablility and my change without notice.
Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00pm
· Check out time is 12:00pm
· Time Zone is EST
· Opened in 2003
· 236 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 8 floors.
Directions
From Boston Logan Airport (BOS)1. From the main airport roadway, follow signs for "Route 1a / Sumner Tunnel / I 93."2. Enter the Sumner Tunnel, and stay in the right lane.3. As you exit the Sumner Tunnel, veer right into the tunnel for Storrow Drive.4. As you exit this tunnel, make a left following signs for "Leverett Circle / North Station.5. At the second light, make a left (follow 28 North sign) and immediately take a right at the next traffic light.6. This puts you on to the O'Brien highway (28 north).7. You will pass the museum of science on your left.8. after two traffic lights, turn left onto Edwin H Land Blvd.9. -The hotel will be one sixteenth of a mile ahead, on your right, at 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd.
From the MBTA (subway) Green Line1. Take a green line MBTA train to Lechmere Station.2. Exit the train to the right and follow signs to Cambridge Street.3. After walking under the train tracks, cross Cambridge Street and turn left.4. At the second traffic light, turn right on Edwin H. Land Boulevard.5. The hotel will be one sixteenth of a mile on your right.6. The hotel is approximately 5 minutes walking from Lechmere Station.
Directions from the MBTA (subway) Red Line1. Take a red line MBTA train to Kendall Square Station.2. Exit the train and walk down Cambridge Center toward the Charles River and the Longfellow Bridge.3. When you reach the river, turn left on Edwin H. Land Boulevard and follow it toward the Cambridgeside Galleria and the Museum of Science.4. The hotel will be past the Cambridgeside Galleria on your left.5. The hotel is approximately 15 minutes walking from Kendall Square Station.
Boston Convention/Exhibition Center - 4 milesHarbor DelightsMore than 30 islands make up Boston Harbor Islands State Park(617-727-7676), and a cruise there is an ideal way to connect with Boston's maritime heritage. Picnicking and hiking are popular island pastimes. You can even take part in an old-fashioned clambake or beach barbecue. Boston Harbor Cruises (617-227-4321) visits the state park may through mid-October.Fine Feathered FriendsThe Boston Public Garden's pedal-powered swan boats were launched in 1877 by immigrant shipbuilder Robert Paget, who conceived their design after attending Wagner's opera, Lohengrin (a swan-drawn boat transports the hero at the end). The ingenious craft have plied the garden's tiny lagoon ever since, and have become unofficial mascots of the city. When they return to the water each April following winter storage, the mayor traditionally shares the first ride of the season with several lucky schoolchildren.Trolley Good FunHop aboard the old town trolley and explore the delicacies of Boston, with a bit of history on the side. Indulge in the famous chocolate lover's tour, weekends in February and March, and enjoy chocolate buffets, drinks, desserts and even soup! The brew pub tour, offered weekends in March, includes appetizers, samples of microbrews from three historic pubs and a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. Reservations are required for all tours; call (617) 269-7150 for information.Faneuil Hall MarketplaceSituated in the financial district between government center and the waterfront, Faneuil Hall Marketplace (617-338-2323) combines the glories of the past and the vitality of the present. The marketplace (open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.) offers an array of specialty shops, as well as many of the city's favorite restaurants. Just north of resplendent Faneuil Hall Marketplace is unpretentious Haymarket, a colorful open-air produce market (open Friday and Saturday) that has operated on this site for more than 200 years.New England AquariumImmerse yourself in the magical world of water at the New England Aquarium on Central Wharf. A four-story circular glass tank contains many of the aquarium's most fascinating marine animals. April through October, get aboard the aquarium's Voyager II or Voyager III for a four-hour whale-watch excursion to Stellwagen Bank, 25 miles off the coast of Boston. For more information or reservations, call (617) 973-5200.Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumAnyone who has been there will recommend it to you, this gem-like trove. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (617-566-1401) was designed and built by its namesake as a showcase for the visual and performing arts. Three floors of galleries surround the flower-filled courtyard, and the museum continues to present more than 60 concerts a year, set amid antique furnishings and masterpieces.Patriot DreamsBoston and neighboring towns are justly proud of the part they played in the revolution. At the Boston Tea Party ship & museum (March-November; 617-338-1773), you can relive the famous protest against "taxation without representation." the "shot heard 'round the world" resounds again on Patriot's Day (mid-April; 781-862-1450) at reenactments on Lexington Green and at minute man National Historical Park (978-369-6993) in Concord. Stand your ground at Charlestown's bunker hill parade (mid-June;617-241-9511).U.S.S. Constitutionacross Charlestown Bridge from Boston's north end lies historic Boston Navy Yard, where you can tour the 200-year-old U.S.S. Constitution ("Old Ironsides"), the oldest commissioned warship afloat. Afterwards, visit the U.S.S. Constitution Museum (617-426-1812); then climb Adams Street to the Bunker Hill monument and Bunker Hill pavilion (617-241-7575) to view "whites of their eyes", a 20-minute multimedia presentation of one of the revolution's most heroic battles.Freedom TrailMarked with a conspicuous red line, the freedom trail is a walking tour of 16 historic buildings, sites and monuments that document Boston's contribution to American history. Pick up a map and brochure at the Boston Common Visitor kiosk (147 Tremont St., 617-426-3115). Walking tours and maps are also provided by Boston by foot (617-367-2345).Pilgrims' ProgressA re-creation of the original 1627 pilgrim village, Plymouth Plantation (508-746-1622) is 35 miles south of Boston, near the site of Plymouth Rock and a replica of the Mayflower. The picturesque city of Salem, 19 miles north of Boston, is home to the Salem Witch Museum (978-744-1692) and the House of the Seven Gables (978-744-0991).
-BOS-Logan International Airport 4 miles southeast
Restaurant Information
RestaurantsBambara, a lively and whimsical 170-seat restaurant and bar, features American Brasserie cuisine and a comfortable, eclectic design inspired by its sister restaurant in Salt Lake City. The chef-driven menu will offer creative regional American dishes, highlighting fresh, specialty ingredients indigenous to New England. Designed by internationally-known Puccini Consulting Design & Development, the striking interior will combine classical elements with modern accents. A centrally located bar, featuring small plates, a global selection of fine wines, and a creative offering of cocktails, will overlook a lush park and the Charles River. Visible from the bar will be an outdoor patio, available to guests in warm weather.OTHER LOCAL RESTAURANTS1. Cambridge Center Marriott (American) Two Cambridge Center, Broadway and 3rd Sts., Cambridge (617) 494-66002. Harvest (American) 44 Brattle St., Cambridge (617) 868-22553. Tealuxe ? A Tea Bar & Café (Deli/TeaHarvard Square,Zero Brattle St., Cambridge (617) 441-00774. Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Overlooking Boston (Eclectic) 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge (617) 492-12345. Sandrine?s (French Bistro) 8 Holyoke St., Cambridge (617) 497-53006. Fire & Ice (Improvisational Grill)50 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge (617) 547-90077. University Park Hotel at MIT (Traditional Grill) Sidney?s Grille 20 Sidney St., Cambridge (617) 494-00118. Shalimar of India (Indian) Central Square, 546 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge (617) 547-92809. Royal Sonesta Hotel (Northern Italian) Davio?s Ristorante and Café Five Cambridge Pkwy., Cambridge (617) 661-481010. The Charles Hotel (New England) One Bennett St., Cambridge (617)661-505011. Jae?s (Pan Asian)1281 Cambridge St., Cambridge (617) 497-838012. The Inn at Harvard (Regional American) Atrium Dining Room Harvard Square, 1201 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge (617) 491-2222
Meeting Facility
Meeting FacilitiesAll of the meeting rooms are located on the second floor of the hotel.Meeting Room Name - Approximate Size (square feet)Pre-Function Space - 2,000Board Room* - 547Meeting Room A (column-free) - 3,224Room 208 - 1,075Room 209 - 1,075Room 210 - 1,074Meeting Room B (column-free) - 1,334Room 203 A - 800Room 203 B - 534Meeting Room C (column-free) - 1,800Room 201 - 900Room 202 - 900Business Center - 127Total Meeting Room Space - 8,905 (not including business center)Total Meeting Facility Space - 9,032 (including business center)High speed internet access and video conferencing available.
Recreation Information
Health ClubThe Hotel Marlowe features a fitness center on the upper level of the hotel.The facility is complimentary for hotel guests who obtain access through their electronic room key. The fitness room is accessible 24 hours per day.Equipment includes:- Lifecycle stair climbers- Lifecycle recumbent stationary bicycles- Lifecycle treadmills- Lifecycle universal gym- Free weightsWorkout towels and spring water are provided at no extra charge.For more information about massage and spa treatments please consult our concierge at (617) 395-2505.
Sports and RecreationSail on the Charles River, pedal your way down a scenic bike path or power-walk through town in search of Paul Revere.Bicycling And Walking- There are a number of scenic bicycle trails in the area. The Emerald Necklace (617-635-4505) traverses nine parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (who also designed New York City's Central Park) and Charles Eliot.- The Dr. Paul Dudley White Charles River bike path follows the river for nearly 17 miles, winding from Watertown Square to the Museum of Science.- The Stony Brook Reservation bikeway is a four-mile route from Hyde Park to West Roxbury. For additional information on bike paths, call (617-727-9547).- Bike rentals are available during the spring and summer at community bike shop (617-542-8623) and year round at Lincoln Guide Service (781-259-9204). The hotel does offer a limited amount of bicycles for complimentary day use.- Boston is a pedestrian's dream, a city to be savored intimately, one step at a time. The freedom trail, black heritage trail and Harborwalk are self-guided tours that lead visitors past famous historical sites. Walking tours and maps are provided by the National Park Service (617-242-5642).- Boston Park Ranger tours (617-635-7383) guide visitors through Boston Common, the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Emerald Necklace and more.- Boston By Foot (617-367-3766) has guided tours for children may 1 through October 31. The Cambridge visitor information booth (617-441-2884), located on Harvard Square adjacent to the MBTA Station, offers maps of this lovely area.FITNESS- In Boston, you're never too far away from your daily workout. The hotel does have a fitness center on property for complimentary use. However if you would like a full service gym, there are several area clubs that will allow you to use their facilities for a small fee. You'll find just about everything you need at the Boston Athletic Club (617-269-4300), from aerobics and weights to tennis, racquetball and swimming.- Relax with a sauna or massage (at extra cost) after a workout on a rowing machine, exercise bike or full circuit of Nautilus equipment at one of seven Fitcorp Fitness Centers (617-542-1010).- Mad Maggie's Health and Racquet Club (781-769-2340) offers a variety of machines, including stair-masters and lifecycles.- Winchester Indoor Lawn Tennis Center (781-729-6454) has 14 indoor courts open daily.WINTER SPORTS- When the thermometer plunges below freezing, many Bostonians head for the nearest pond or lake for that ancient communal rite of winter, ice skating. The lake at Boston's Public Garden and the Frog Pond (617-635-4505) at Boston Common are popular locations.- Hyde Park Rink on Turtle Pond Parkway (617-364-9188) and North End Rink on Commercial Street (617-523-9327) are also prime spots.- If cross-country skiing is your thing, stony brook reservation, close to Route 1, has about ten to 12 miles of cross-country trails.- About 20 minutes west of Boston, on Park Road, the Weston Ski Track/Cross Country Center maintains lighted, groomed trails on the Leo J. Martin golf course. For information on ski trails, call (617) 891-6575.DOWN BY THE RIVER- Sailboat rentals and instruction in sailing, racing and coastal navigation are available May through October with a half-day membership at Courageous Sailing Center (617-242-3821).- On the park like esplanade, community boating (617-523-1038) has two-day visitor membership for boat usage. Rent a canoe, sea kayak or rowing shell from Charles River Canoe and Kayak Center (617-965-5110).PRO SPORTS- There's no doubt about it - when it comes to professional sports, Boston has all the bases covered. - The Boston Red Sox (617-267-1700) are led by American League batting champion and shortstop Nomar Garciaparra and CyYoung award-winning pitcher Pedro Martinez at venerable Fenway Park, home of the infamous left-field wall known as the Green Monster.- The AFC East football powerhouse New England Patriots (508-543-1776) hit the gridiron at Foxboro Stadium, 45 minutes south-west of Boston.- The NHL Boston Bruins, winners of five Stanley Cups, take to the ice at Fleetcenter, which also serves as home to the 16-time NBA Champion Boston Celtics, a club that has been graced with some of the most potent lineups of all time. For tickets to both teams' games, call (617) 931-2222.