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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is AED 467
AED 628 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

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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

  • 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

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 the lobby. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, a water dispenser, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 77 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and free cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • 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 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

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

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)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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)

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

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

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 cribs are available on request at the property

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 center access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

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 elevators

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 is parking at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Self parking is available for USD 45 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?

Check-out 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. 827 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

4/10 Poor

Christy

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Shweta

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

HIROKO

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast and the location and the friendly service. Room was clean and comfortable. One of my lightbulbs was out when I arrived and it got fixed right away. In fact, the housekeeper noticed it and took the initiative, I didn't even need to call the front desk. I'd happily stay there again if I need to be in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Breanna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel, it is a historic hotel so be aware that it is an old building that has been renovated. Cute firehouse touches. Convenient location if you are spending time in Cambridge! Not a big hotel with lots of amenities, but comfortable. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Basia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Peabody

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are comfortable and well put together. The staff is friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Sewickley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basically next door to the MIT admissions/visitors office so it's an ideal hotel for future collegians. Very tight parking fwiw - nothing bigger than a midsize sedan will fit in their garage. Comfy beds with good decor in room and hallways
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024