Hotel CommonwealthvsKimpton Marlowe Hotel
Both Hotel Commonwealth and Kimpton Marlowe Hotel are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Commonwealth ranks marginally higher than Kimpton Marlowe Hotel. Hotel Commonwealth has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 14 sources including Frommer's, BlackBook and Time Out.
Hotel Commonwealth Show All Reviews
500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Luxury and service without pretense makes this hip spot a solid choice." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set amid Commonwealth Ave’s brownstones and just steps away from Fenway Park, this independent luxury hotel enjoys prime real estate." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 148-room Hotel Commonwealth is one of the most well-rounded boutique hotels in Boston." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The opening of this ultra-modern hotel in 2002 signaled the gentrification of student-oriented Kenmore Square. French Second Empire decor is combined with hi-tech amenities."
Rough Guide
"Old-world charm mixed with modern decor makes this a welcome addition to Boston’s luxury hotel scene, with nice touches like choice linens and L’Occitaine products, as well as the Eastern Standard restaurant."
Star Service
"This is one of the best independent boutique-hotels in the city, a short-lister for anyone that appreciates animated interiors and a colorful built-in social scene with fine dining and a fun bar at its core." Full review
Gayot
"Although constructed after the turn of the millennium, this hotel has an old-fashioned feel to it."
BlackBook
"Largest rooms in Boston, with Fenway views for season ticketholders and their appreciative guests."
Zagat
3.8
"Guests appreciate the "considerate" and "incredibly accommodating" service at this boutique Fenway/Kenmore property, which offers "lovely" and "large, well-appointed" rooms."
Time Out
"Inside, the spacious suites and rooms have a rustic, boutique elegance, along with superior technological conveniences." Full review
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel 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."
Zagat
4.0
"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