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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property
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Lobby
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing
Exterior
Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬
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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 | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

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

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 this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Historic hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
A 24-hour business centre, self parking and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour business centre and dry cleaning service.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a 3-minute drive from Massachusetts General Hospital
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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 28.99 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 835 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 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

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique Hotel

Great historic hotel. But thank God the windows open because it was too hot in the room. Everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maksim

Cozy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hampton James

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and helpful staff. Convenient to MIT. Comfortable, spacious, charming, quiet room. Location is a bit barren/corporate. Did not appreciate paying a $25 "resort fee" when they don't have a gym or pool on the premises.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Spent over $70 for parking and fees they didn’t even have eggs I picked the hotel for the breakfast there were so many around to choose from advertising a full American buffet very disappointed also room service walked into our room after knocking we thought it was tv she walked in seen us and walked out thankfully we were dressed checkout was in a couple hours feel like there was minimal communication with staff to what rooms were checking out. It’s a nice firehouse but won’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great, but the heat was a little hard to control
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sejo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was unique. The free breakfast was very good. All the employees I talked to were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind and accommodating and the hotel is a lovely boutique-style hotel. It is not a cookie-cutter hotel at all! I’ll stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could have booked a cheaper room but the Hotel is Historic and I thought it would be a cool experience. It was a nice Hotel. Very comfy. Great bed and shower pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Solange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Mariam, Oak ridge

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Short trip in Cambridge

It was ok food I couldn't eat anything with my allergies to gluten dairy and nuts . So upset because I booked it thinking there would be options for me According to their description, the bed was comfy and the room was nice but hot since ac wasn't on . The parking was very pricey for the location of it was very very difficult to get in and out of parking area especially with snow .
Stayed 2 nights 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