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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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Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed | Private kitchenette
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing
Exterior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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

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) - 16 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
  • Elevator
  • 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable channels

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

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

  • 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 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)

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
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
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. 832 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1006 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

Jocelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, unique property. Rooms were comfortable and well appointed. Great location near the T, MIT, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute hotel!! Loved the decor, the complementary breakfast was great, our room was well appointed. Nice jacuzzi tub! Parking was tight in the garage so glad we chose my Jetta over his truck!! I would stay there again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location convenient to both Harvard Square and one stop over the river to Beacon Hill Back Bay area. Kendall Square neighborhood was fun and great local neighborhood restaurants. Staff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Historical Hotel
Excellent historical property in Kendall Square convenient to the subway with direct service to Cambridge and Boston. Many firehouse-related historical objects and photos to take in - almost like a museum. Friendly staff. Well-furnished rooms. All in all, a great boutique hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attention to detail, right down to tne hair dryer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nona

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Riaz, Morgntown

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

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

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my third time at this hotel and I love it. Will absolutely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Unfortunate disappointing Stay
Hotel is beautiful, well preserved in the old firehouse and it’s very nicely decorated however they have a huge temp problem. We actually had to sleep with the door wedged open. The room was a furnace through the night. We went down to reception in the middle room of the night after a few hours of uncomfortable sleeping hoping that it would eventually cool down however it only got worse. We first try to call reception however the phones do not work. We tried all numbers on the index but phone just failed out. We went down to reception and explained that the building runs off a heat system which cannot be controlled room by room. Obviously staying in an old building it has its quirks but wow this really wasn’t great. They offered a fan to go along side the roof fan we already had on. We said we would love one and they were going to send maintenance up. This was about 4am we went downstairs however maintenance never needed up coming and no fan was brought up. This led us to leaving the door wedged open. On the same note you would think just add the a/c in however you cannot do that as you can only operate heat or cold air. The building was set to warm air so by turning on the ac it would only blow out hot air. Overall we loved the the look of the place however the experience and stay was very disappointing and when help was asked we did not receive great service. If you struggle with warmth when sleeping I wouldn’t recommend sleeping here. Big problems with broken heaters.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super comfortable bed, and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the small intimate feel of the hotel. Breakfast was top notch and staff very friendly and welcoming. So glad that I didn’t stay at a big chain.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olha

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay in Cambridge. Very cozy and welcoming hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronique, Greenwich

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and convenient hotel near M.I.T buildings. Very nice buffet style breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and helped adjust our accommodations. Complimentary breakfast was delicious. Suite met all of our family of 4 needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinaly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024