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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Place, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, TD Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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 | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 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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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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 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.

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 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. 858 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1019 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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness, yummy breakfast, clean, thoughtful amenities in the room, and great location. Checks all the boxes for a good place to stay in Cambridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Williams

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, cozy place and COMFY bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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

A “must stay” if you’re in Boston

The Kendall Hotel is a hidden gem in the Boston area. Very comfortable welcoming and clean. Loved the decorations/history throughout the hotel. Wonderful breakfast! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIYOUN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and cozy. Breakfast was good and the staffs were kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOUJIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fruma, Weston

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riddhish

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

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

10/10 Excellent

Erinn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tscharner

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful on call week prior and upon our arrival. They helped us get the car parked early since there was space. They were also very attentive to our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying in quaint historic hotels. This one is both and it has all of the modern amenities. Our room was spacious and the bed and linens were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Orleans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, great breakfast and staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, comfortable, friendly, high-quality amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE, New Canaan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay here. I really like this cozy hotel and I also like that it is walkable to downtown Boston and Cambridge. Staff is very pleasant and the rooms are comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

All was great. Room good size and comfortable. We will be back!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding is very comfortable. So clean and daily restock of coffee, tea and bathroom toiletries along with linens washed when needed. The staff very friendly and morning breakfast is above and beyond. Can’t wait for next visit back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel, Scarsdale

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025