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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property
Boutique hotel within walking distance of Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Exterior
Reception
Reception
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
The price is $171
includes taxes & fees
$149 per night
Dec 20 - Dec 21

Room options

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room (Queen)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142

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

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 14 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 35 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 36 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 39 min drive
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston Ruggles Station - 7 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 27 min walk
  • Kendall-MIT Station - 1 min walk
  • Charles-MGH Station - 17 min walk
  • Central Square Station - 17 min walk

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

When you stay at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Harvard University and Fenway Park. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, wired internet, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This boutique hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from TD Garden and Northeastern University. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is just a quick walk: Kendall-MIT Station is steps away.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 77 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Covered onsite self parking (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1895
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 25.51 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • In-room coffee
    • Nearby fitness center access

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 45 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - C0015480491
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

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

Does The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 45 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse and nearby?
Have fun with activities like boat tours, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse also has access to a nearby health club.
What's the area around The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse like?
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is a short 1-minute walk from Kendall-MIT Station and 2 minutes' walk from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The local area is considered walkable as well as being good for public transport.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Great Boutique Hotel
We enjoyed our stay at The Kendall Hotel in Cambridge. We stayed there once before and enjoyed our stay enough to come back again. The rooms are very clean, the staff is super friendly, and the breakfast was very tasty, and it is free with stay. The breakfast had both hot and cold offerings. The Kendall is located in a great, safe area. We will be back again.
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good, need a better parking and an AC
Great place, but the bathroom needed a few fixes and room needs AC. And the parking situation is terrible
Josie, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

H. Sinclair, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rosa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great, quiet, very nice all-arround. If there were some vegies for breakfast it would be a 10/10. Anyway - fantastic place to stay near MIT/Kendall.
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location for doing business at MIT. Also a short trip from Harvard Square. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Room was large and comfortable.
Hillel, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elisabeth, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeong, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Historical charm at the firehouse.
We had a fantastic stay and visit there. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. We made it just in time to catch the last moments of wine tasting by Ron and had a wonderful chat with him. The decor is fun and whimsical, The room was extremely quiet and comfortable for us.
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Great location, friendly staff and beautiful property!
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kristine M, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Lovely hotel but elevator is a dealbreaker!
Stayed here many times, love this place, well appointed clean rooms, great staff. However travelled with disabled partner and elevator kept breaking down. This really curtailed our options sadly. If you are fit and OK with stairs its a great place to stay. Also in terms of accesibility we did have an accesible room but it still has a tub not a walk in shower. OK for us (tub is low US style one and there is a seat) but worth bearing in mind if you have reduced mobility
A, 7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

disappointed and won't be returning
The first time I stayed at the Kendall (a month ago) I couldn't wait to return. What a difference a month makes. The room was over $500 a night and honestly a bit shabby. But the kicker was the elevator was broken. I'm in semi-decent shape, but five flights of stairs - actually six because I paid for parking in the garage - for the entire weekend was beyond the pale. Really!?! When all was said and done, I had a bill for $1300. No apology, no compensation, no incentive to return. Oh well... I'm back and forth to Cambridge quite a bit. Knock this hotel off the list.
Harriet, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adorable hotel, very comfy bed, fantastic location a half block from Kendall Sq T stop. Stayed here for a reunion weekend and it was fantastic. Would definitely stay again.
3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Gayle, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kathleen, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aidan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ofir, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Melinda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel. Staying an extra night. Cute!
nicole, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Luxury linens, Dyson hair dryers, actual breakfast, and front desk service were all delightful surprises here."
Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM