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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Reception
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    2 min walk
  • Kendall Square
    3 min walk
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    19 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Classic Room (Queen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

With a stay at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse in Cambridge (MIT), you'll be steps from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a 3-minute drive from Massachusetts General Hospital. .This historic hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from TD Garden and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Harvard University.

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 2 min walk
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 19 min walk
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive
  • Northeastern University - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Kendall-MIT Station - 1 min walk
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 4 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shy Bird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Area Four - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Row 34 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Historic Cambridge hotel in MIT with free breakfast
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offers 77 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 77 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 25.51 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room coffee
  • Nearby fitness center access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0015480491
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number C0015480491

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Kendall
Kendall Cambridge
Kendall Hotel
Kendall Hotel Cambridge
The Kendall Hotel
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Hotel
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Cambridge
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Hotel Cambridge

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 833 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1007 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. The rooms were very clean and the housekeeping staff was friendly and gave me an extra cookie when I asked. Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wonderful decor - from original Firehouse collectibles to the beautiful quilted bed coverings - is just one example of the way the Kendall Hotel leaves you wanting to extend your stay. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledge. We wholeheartedly recommend the Kendall when you next travel to Cambridge (a mere 30-40 minute car ride to Boston; the MIT access to the subway is very close by). We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff. Great hotel stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a super cute boutique hotel with historic charm. Lots of attention to detail and a fabulous breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property….decorated beautifully….extremely clean…daily housekeeping service (rare these days)…delicious hot breakfast…helpful and very courteous staff…GREAT VALUE!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

edgar e silva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kendall Hotel was a lovely property right in the heart of Cambridge. We enjoyed our stay! The breakfast buffet was lovely as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent experience all around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Gainesville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for MIT visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and reasonably priced in a safe and quiet community. Close to metro and not a long commute via ride share programs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the specialized attention and the unique decor of this hotel. We arrived a little late and missed the cocktail hour but they delivered wine and snacks to our room, including non alcoholic items for my daughter. Our room was so cozy. We felt like we were staying in someone’s home. Shower was great. Breakfast was good, fresh and had lots of options. They make great cup of coffee too. I would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

I can’t say anything bad about this place , staff was great , I wish I had more time to just spend in the hotel it’s that beautiful , definitely returning next trip to Boston ! Canadian friend Heather Bond
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, property was unique it could use some updates. Breakfast was just average and needed more options and different ones. We stayed for three night and the same every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ofir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical nature of the building and surrounding area was great. The staff was excellent. My room and the bathroom were a little on the small side but overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ron was especially helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yueqing, North Haledon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic feel, clean, cozy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024