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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property

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

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, Kendall Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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
(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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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
(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 helpful staff 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.

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

  • 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

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. 846 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1006 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

Alyssa

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Firehouse was very neat! I loved all the little details! Staff were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was good! Parking was very tight, and the air did not get cool enough the final night. Overall, would absolutely recommend for a unique stay in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique historical hotel with fire station roots and decor. Next to a T stop and MIT and just across the river from downtown. Nice rooms and a good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The charm of this hotel begins as you enter the front doors. The concierge were very helpful and allowed us to check our luggage in the morning before check in. The King sized bed and couch were very comfortable. The breakfast included was very good and plentiful with a lot of options. Our only regret was we never made it up to the top floor enclosed roof study, reading room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel converted from a firehouse, next to MIT campus, walking distance to the river and not far from Boston commons
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortney

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

10/10 Excellent

Santanu

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel with a tremendous staff and so much character in a perfect location. Also great rates. Could not recommend it more highly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Perfect location. Super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Great spot!

Absolutely loved this place! The staff was friendly, the room was very clean, the bed was super comfy and this history nerd loved the decor! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yolanda

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

Best beds in town!

We enjoyed our stay, the beds were soooo comfortable! The breakfast was delicious and the staff was very kind. The place was clean and all staff were helpful with directions. We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kendall hotel is a gem to find over by MIT. Our room was very clean and nicely decorated. The lobby was charming and beautifully styled, with a quaint vibe that really highlighted the hotel’s unique setting in an old firehouse. The overall atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were excellent—friendly and very helpful. Parking was convenient, with a small garage just around the corner. Even though we arrived late to breakfast, there was still plenty available, and it was delicious with lots of options. Across the street is the T station, so you can get anywhere around the city. We would definitely come back here again and I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone
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Room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel, great interior, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the coolest hotels ive been to! The history of the building is why we stayed. My 5 year old received a key chain thanks to the very kind staff at check out. It was wonderful, comfortable and perfect for our get away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel with an amazing breakfast. We felt safe walking around at night. The train was across the street with quick access to Harvard and into the city. Rooms were extremely clean and the entire staff were kind and helpful. We will definitely be staying here again on our next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully converted firehouse in a super convenient location by the subway, restaurants and a CVS. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was super comfortable and the location is very quiet. Id love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautiful, staff was extremely helpful giving us ideas where to eat and what sites to see. The morning breakfast was also very good with a number of choices. Would certainly recommend too anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TARAH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Very cute hotel, comfortable beds, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking a bit pricey. Bath shower ok. Otherwise excellent stay. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hristina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quaint with historic pictures of the oringinal fire house. The complimentary breakfast was good and there is paid parking under the hotel charged at the average parking rate within Cambridge area. Staff was friendly and hospitable. There were a few nights during my multiple night stay when there was little or no hot water. But it eventually warmed up after 6 minutes. Overall the stay was amazing and I am glad I booked my stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025