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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
Exterior
Reception
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$433
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

View all photos for Classic Room (Queen)

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

View all photos for Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

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

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Cambridge

At The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and within 20 minutes of Massachusetts General Hospital. Highlights at this boutique hotel include free buffet breakfast and a 24-hour business centre. .This historic hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class MIT hotel include Harvard University and TD Garden.

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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Historic Cambridge hotel in MIT with free breakfast
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. 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 centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are 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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

  • 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 cots (infant beds)!

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 centre 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
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 guest room 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number C0015480491

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 26 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse on 8 Mar 2025 start from NZ$388.81, 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.

Is parking available at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Yep, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 52 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

The closest beach to The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is Revere Beach (9.2 km).

Does The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers give top marks to the free buffet brekkie here! Served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

No, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

H. Sinclair

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Christy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Be aware they do not have onsite parking. There are two unloading spots out on the street. Both were occupied when we arrived and I was forced to park illegally. I had to quickly make two trips with luggage to the room while my wife waited in the car. Then drove two blocks to park in a public garage at a cost of $50. Expedia suggested we were entitled to a room upgrade but the room we got was small and cramped. Breakfas was good but there is no proper dining area. Hotel itself is very nicely decorated but wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kendall is so charming and cute! We stayed for my sons bday and it’s was perfect. It felt like staying at an old friends house. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. 10/10 would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved the comfy beds and starting our mornings relaxing with coffee in the comfy lounge area before the breakfast. The staff was super friendly, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mery, Booked offline

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Heide

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property- especially when visiting MIT due to the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rosa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable boutique hotel! Super clean, really friendly staff, and delicious breakfast! Great restaurant options just steps away. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shweta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 3 nights as a family with kids loved everything about the property. The location was ideal for a visit to MIT and local restaurants, short cab to central Boston. The hotel itself was so elegant full of character, room was clean and spacious and staff friendly and accommodating. Great start to the day with breakfast included. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! The attention to detail and comfort were top notched!!! The bed was comfortable and cozy. The bedding was inviting and cozy too! The breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LInda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beds, furnishings and breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

The staff were both friendly and helpful, a most memorable stay. The property was close to places to eat and a short distance from everywhere I wanted to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning didn’t work and they told us to open our window for air. They also told us they would bring a fan and later said they were not giving anyone fans. I did request a refund, but have not received one yet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeohoon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Glenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Kendall Hotel was great! The staff was welcoming, helpful and overall very kind. The hotel and room were clean and loved that there were aspects of the firehouse throughout. Parking on premises was also super easy. I truly appreciated the buffet breakfast that was included with my stay. It was way better than the usual continental breakfast! The only reason that I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5 is because the elevator was out of service during my stay. The staff was super apologetic which was appreciated. However having to go up 6 flights of stairs every time to get to my room was a little tough. Overall, I would definitely recommend the Kendall Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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