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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel near Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Lobby
Reception
Exterior
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    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.)
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

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 area

Cambridge

MIT stay.With a stay at this MIT hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 2 miles (3 km) of Massachusetts General Hospital. TD Garden and Harvard University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Northeastern University - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Kendall-MIT Station - 1 min walk
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 4 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3-star historic hotel near Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. 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.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1895
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Soundproofed rooms

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–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 center 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is C0015480491. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number C0015480491

We should mention

  • Children 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. 828 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 999 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 999 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

Harriet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family really enjoyed our stay at The Kendall Hotel. Great location for exploring the area. The hotel was clean and very comfortable. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ziwei, Boston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful places! Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful decoration and aroma. The location is so convenient and easy to go anywhere either on foot or by car. Great breakfast! I had a wonderful stay with my partner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neritan, Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean, quiet, and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aristide

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Super cute hotel. Very comfortable beds, located in a very good location next to MIT. Area feels safe. Only bad was the parking garage, super small and they charge $45 for valet but no valet present but they still charge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svetoslav

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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Travelled with partner
I loved the unique room and decor. The hotel was well staff. I always felt very well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautifully unique. Beds were beyond comfortable. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven, New Hudson

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

10/10 Excellent

Nona

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Average hotel in a great location
Great location. Good breakfast. Average hotel. Given the rate >$400/night, I was disappointed with the bathroom features and toiletries. They were cheap, and I felt like I was in a Hilton Garden Inn. The bathrooms need to be renovated, starting with the shower heads, which were straight from a Holiday Inn. Staff was great doing the best with what they ahve, and they served a good breakfast. Still, I'll look elsewhere for my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy, Altadena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely small-ish hotel with upscale eclectic/firehouse decor. Our room was spacious and the beds were WONDERFUL. Frette sheets a plus. Very nice breakfast included with room charge. Would definitely stay hete again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Staff was welcoming and pleasant. Very helpful. I would recommend the hotel very highly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Dunbarton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. All very clean and free breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024