Upscale travelers looking for a luxury hideaway in Boston often head for the downtown region to experience the Cambridge, Massachusetts gem called the Hotel Marlowe  – where both human and pet guests enjoy an environmentally friendly stay. With splashes of vibrant colors and delightful textures, the Hotel Marlowe boasts highly personalized services, including eco-friendly features for the traveler with sophisticated tastes and demands.

The Hotel Marlowe is found minutes away from Harvard Square and the MIT campus with easy access to the Beacon Hill neighborhood. The majority of guestrooms provide gorgeous views of the Charles River – dotted with engaging scenery that meets the splendor of the Boston skyline. Inside the Hotel Marlowe, a wonderland of eco-friendly and pet-friendly amenities awaits the earth-conscious traveler. 

Eco-Friendly Features

With a commitment to providing a sustainable and earth-conscious environment for guests, the Hotel Marlowe offers accommodations centered on highly rated, eco-friendly products and services, which include recycling coat hangers, opting for paperless check-ins and check-outs, and implementing a towel reuse program. The hotel also:

* Gives discounted parking for hybrid drivers

* Uses energy-efficient light bulbs

* Recycles paper, glass, bottles, and cardboard

* Offers organic, shade grown or fair trade beverages

* Prints on recycled paper with soy-based inks

* Cleans with eco-friendly products

Pet-Friendly Hospitality

One of the most unique amenities offered at the Hotel Marlowe is the Pampered Pet Package – with rates starting from $239 per night plus applicable taxes. Customized for either a cat or dog, your furry companion will enjoy one-night deluxe overnight accommodations, fancy bed (dog) or scratching post (cat), fuzzy fleece blanket, and a lunch box full of gourmet treats. The hotel also goes out of its way to celebrate special occasions, such as your pet's birthday – ordering a cake from local dog treat shop, Polka Dog Bakery.

Service and amenities to look forward to at the Hotel Marlowe include:

Internet Access: Stay connected during your stay with high-speed Internet access – complimentary to members of the Kimpton InTouch Guest Loyalty program.

Wine Hour: The hotel hosts an evening wine hour as the perfect entry to evening festivities, dining, or other entertainment plans. Gather at the lobby living room to enjoy a glass of wine and mingle with other hotel guests.

American Brasserie Cuisine: The creativity oozes out of the regional specialties served at Bambera – the Hotel Marlowe's restaurant and bar that treats guests to New England dishes accompanied by an international selection of fine wines. During warm weather, explore the outdoor patio and surround yourself with the backdrop of scenic Massachusetts or retire to your accommodations to enjoy 24-hour room service.

By Yona Williams