The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property

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

Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room (Queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 location and the breakfast
  • 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 C0494890491
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 841 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 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

Ted

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and breakfast. Terrific location too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique ambience and wonderful service. The breakfast was amazing and staff went above and beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nawar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was massive! Good location with good bar and dining options away from the crazy of Downtown Boston
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience, convenient location, enjoyable breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dyann

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

Nice but not great considering the price point.

It was disappointing to learn that their fine restaurant was closed. Also, and I don’t understand why this has to be so difficult, there was terrible lighting in the bathroom, which made it impossible to apply make up with any reliability. At the very least the hotel needs to upgrade the bathroom lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for one night on business and it was lovely. Boutique hotels are so interesting, and this one has a lot of personality. Breakfast was included, and it was quite good. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolai

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently located to Kendall Square and very comfortable with a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is one of the most charming hotels we have ever stayed. Attention to detail is amazing! Staff very friendly! Breakfast delicious! We absolutely love this little, hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

angelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Should not charge guest for parking at all especially $50.00 a day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

doris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, comfortable, great location, unique
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable, well-run, convenient location

The hotel was very nice with an unusually large room, creative, inventive decor on firehouse themes, a good, varied breakfast (with a few vegan options) and helpful staff. It's also close to the Kendall T, coffee shops and good walking. A great first stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great front desk service but a terrible room

The front desk service was warm, friendly, and accommodating. They apologized upfront from Hotels.com's sneaky fine print extra fee of $30 that they said almost no one sees until they're taken by surprise. They offered to bring us a roll-a-way bed for my son for FREE because they felt bad. They were all so very kind. The room, however, was a different story. The view was of a brick building 15 feet away. The AC didn't work on a hot day and it was like a sauna in there. My son and I had trouble sleeping because it was so hot. And the bathroom reeked of a combination of urine and mildew, and the shower curtain was covered in a straight line of black mildew (or mold?) along the bottom. For over $500 a night, which was a really rare treat for us, I expected something so much more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siran

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

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great find! The atmosphere was perfect and the hotel was walking distance to the train and access into Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025