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Hotel Commonwealth vs Kimpton 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
Hotel Commonwealth
8 / 10
500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
From $134 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Luxury and service without pretense makes this hip spot a solid choice." Full review
Lonely Planet 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 Oyster
Upscale
"The 148-room Hotel Commonwealth is one of the most well-rounded boutique hotels in Boston." Full review
DK Eyewitness 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 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."
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Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
8 / 10
25 Edwin H. Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02141
From $86 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's 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 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 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 DK Eyewitness
"Next to the Cambridgeside Galleria, this sleek hotel has something for everyone."
Star Service Star Service
"In East Cambridge, this vibrant Beantown hotel is this burg's hippest address, a fashion import from San Francisco." Full review
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