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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property
Historic Cambridge hotel in MIT with free breakfast

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Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed | Private kitchenette
Reception
Exterior
Reception
In the heart of Boston, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offers a charming blend of historic charm and modern comfort. Enjoy a warm breakfast buffet, cozy up by the fireplace in the lobby, or get work done at the 24-hour business center. With multilingual staff and luggage storage on hand to help with your needs.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$458
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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Room options

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 2 min walk
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 19 min walk
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive
  • Northeastern University - 5 min drive

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 - ‬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 reception. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 77 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and free cots/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries, baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Covered 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

  • 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 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 cots are available on request at the 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 25.51 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room coffee
  • Nearby fitness centre 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

As of 8 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse on 22 Feb 2025 start from AU$417.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 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

Irene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
customer service was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHET

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. I don't care much for hotels too often, but this one really wowed me. Great place, great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Travelled with partner
The staff was great when I found out the elevator was broken. Didn’t charge me for parking and offered to carry our bags. I was woken up at 1230am and multiple times after until 3am. The front desk staff went up to the room and told the high school kids to be quiet. I was very disappointed that was all they did. Offered the kids to come down to the lobby and be loud. When I mentioned the disturbances throughout the night I was given and apology but it was filled with we were once that age at one time. If you don’t need sleep and like to party then book this hotel. Greatly disappointed and won’t be recommending to anyone else.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel, easy walking (if you like to walk) over across the river, helpful staff, and a great breakfast that was offered early, which I appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

neil, Port townsend

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was so hot we were unable to sleep no a/c no heat control. January stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful unique place to stay while attending ceremonies at MIT!
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

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Rajshree

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Heating was too high and control was broken, no way to open the windows even to let the room cool a bit, it’s an old property with dated rooms. Unfortunately our experience was not good!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

yogi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024