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The Colonnade HotelvsKimpton Marlowe Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Colonnade Hotel scores marginally better than Kimpton Marlowe Hotel. Colonnade Hotel is ranked #14 in Boston with recommendations from 14 publications like Fodor's, BlackBook and Star Service.
The Colonnade Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Adjacent to Copley Place and the Prudential Center, the independently owned Colonnade caters to an international clientele of businesspeople, sightseers, shoppers, and families." Full review
Fodor's "The look is slightly masculine but quite comfy and clean, with pillow-top mattresses, high-thread-count sheets, and round tables perfect for both eating and working." Full review
Lonely Planet "There are many reasons to stay at the Colonnade, such as its handsome guest rooms, which are well equipped with both high-tech gadgetry and simple pleasures." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This 285-room Back Bay hotel offers spacious standard rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitness center with South End views, and an affordable French brasserie." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The spacious and comfortable rooms at the Colonnade have been updated in modern style with rich, soothing colors."
Rough Guide "With its beige poured-concrete shell, the Colonnade looks weirdly like a parking garage."
Gayot "This popular Back Bay hotel has more to offer than just its ideal location within walking distance to Copley Square, the Prudential Center and trendy Newbury Street."
BlackBook "Celebrities and the people that make things happen for them hustle and bustle in stately lobby. Shiny checked tiles and stunning chandeliers."
Zagat3.5
"In an "excellent" Back Bay location "within an easy walk of shops and restaurants", this "wonderful", 11-story boutique veteran is headlined by a "cool", "relaxed" seasonal rooftop pool."
Afar Magazine "Over the past 30-plus years, this venerated Back Bay hotel has hosted all manner of visiting stars, from Ronald Reagan to Frank Sinatra to Katy Perry." Full review
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Rough Guide DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot BlackBook Zagat
Time Out
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
25 Edwin H. Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02141
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Hotel Marlowe offers abundant amenities for both business and leisure travelers, with easy access to the CambridgeSide Galleria mall, the Museum of Science, the Charles River, and MIT." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located just across the Charles River from downtown Boston, Hotel Marlowe is a boutique-style Kimpton property with a quirky-meets-chic design." Full review
Rough Guide "The funky decor at this hotel is cosy and plush, with faux leopard print rugs and bright, boutique-y designs in all the rooms."
DK Eyewitness "Next to the Cambridgeside Galleria, this sleek hotel has something for everyone."
Star Service "In East Cambridge, this vibrant Beantown hotel is this burg's hippest address, a fashion import from San Francisco." Full review
Gayot "A member of the Kimpton family of hotels, this property lives up to the fun, funky reputation Kimpton is known for."
BlackBook "Located on the Charles River, luxury boutique hotel from Kimpton group is situated directly between Boston and Cambridge."
Zagat4.0
"This "super pet-friendly" Kimpton property has a "modern", "swingin' vibe" with "comfortable and stylish" rooms, "top-notch" service and a "great" restaurant."
Time Out "Although the hotel feels removed from the main cultural and commercial areas of the city, it's only a short walk and a subway stop to the excellent restaurants and funky nightlife of Central Square." Full review
Jetsetter "Whimsical boutique outpost next to MIT with New American fare and free wine happy hours." Full review
