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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
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Place, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, TD Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room (Queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • TD Garden - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Northeastern University - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flat Top Johnny’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shy Bird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Concierge Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪sweetgreen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Historic hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (USD 52 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

  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 at the property

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

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 28.99 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 52 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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 C0494890491

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. 859 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1020 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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness, yummy breakfast, clean, thoughtful amenities in the room, and great location. Checks all the boxes for a good place to stay in Cambridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Williams

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, cozy place and COMFY bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A “must stay” if you’re in Boston

The Kendall Hotel is a hidden gem in the Boston area. Very comfortable welcoming and clean. Loved the decorations/history throughout the hotel. Wonderful breakfast! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIYOUN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and cozy. Breakfast was good and the staffs were kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOUJIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fruma, Weston

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riddhish

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erinn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tscharner

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful on call week prior and upon our arrival. They helped us get the car parked early since there was space. They were also very attentive to our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying in quaint historic hotels. This one is both and it has all of the modern amenities. Our room was spacious and the bed and linens were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Orleans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, great breakfast and staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, comfortable, friendly, high-quality amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE, New Canaan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay here. I really like this cozy hotel and I also like that it is walkable to downtown Boston and Cambridge. Staff is very pleasant and the rooms are comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

All was great. Room good size and comfortable. We will be back!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding is very comfortable. So clean and daily restock of coffee, tea and bathroom toiletries along with linens washed when needed. The staff very friendly and morning breakfast is above and beyond. Can’t wait for next visit back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel, Scarsdale

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025