The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property
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Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    2 min walk
  • The Black Sheep Restaurant at the Kendall Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Kendall-MIT Station
    1 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    16 min drive
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Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
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  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (Queen)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Historic Cambridge hotel in MIT with free breakfast
A 24-hour business centre, self parking and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offers 77 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour business centre and dry cleaning service.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a 3-minute drive from Massachusetts General Hospital
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the historic The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse. Parking is available for a fee. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 transport

  • Covered 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 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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 centre access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number C0015480491

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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