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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
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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

3-star hotel in MIT
A 24-hour business center, self parking, and a business center 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 onsite.
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offers 77 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This historic hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). Guests can use the health club at a partner property.

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • Covered self 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 crib
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 28.99 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 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)

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
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
Property Registration Number C0494890491

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. 848 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1009 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

kristin

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

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet building. Free breakfast eith lots of choices. Interesting and unique place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel/property. My room is a little musty. Maybe it’s time to dry clean the drapes?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Business traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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