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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
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
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Classic Room (Queen)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • TD Garden - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Northeastern University - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

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 | Third St - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Historic boutique hotel near Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Located close to Massachusetts General Hospital and Prudential Tower, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and smoke-free premises
  • A water dispenser, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 77 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and free cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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 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 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 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

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 29.00 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 C0015480491

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Self parking is available for USD 52 per night.

What time is check-in at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse located?

Located in MIT, this historic hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Massachusetts General Hospital. TD Garden and Harvard University are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kendall-MIT Station is only a 2-minute walk and Charles-MGH Station is 17 minutes.

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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 836 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Yi

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with great walkability.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location if you are visiting MIT
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the T and walkable to various restaurants and coffee shops
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional, the room was very clean and comfortable. Close to the "T" and walkable to many attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night 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

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff is very professional, the quality is excellent, location is great- ten stars!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, comfortable and very well decorated hotel. Super friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a historical hotel, it was an old firehouse. The hotel is beautiful reo the rooms To the lobby, the dining room. It’s super clean, great breakfast. Great staff. I will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, helpful staff, always giving us extra towels. Great location for our needs. Clean, lots of great dining choices. Will return, when we again have business in the area. Great breakfast buffet, that saves us money, so we could then spend it on some upscale restaurants, LOL.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have had the chance to stay in a room in the old building: very nice ! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property. Would definitely stay again. On site parking was a huge plus. Complimentary snacks and breakfast were great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time in Boston. I am so glad we picked The kendall. Wonderful hotel. I would highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay there a lot, so I am biased. The rooms are very comfortable, and it is quiet, and the breakfast is filling, if not as nice as it used to be. Super convenient for MIT or Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Brian

We arrived late in the evening; the front desk attendant was first rate. The room is outstanding, quiet and so tastefully decorated and clean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homey, great bed, lovely decor, good breakfast buffet, great location, easy to get Ubers, wonderful, accommodative staff, great shower water pressure, nice closet, everything!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, right next to metro, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anthony at the front desk was super nice. It is a very clean hotel & the room was spotless! We arrived in mid May & apparently the ac for the rooms wasn't turned on yet so we did find the room rather warm. That's our only complaint. Overall it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great neighborhood and within minutes you're on the T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable and terrific service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025