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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel near Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Place, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendall Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 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
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Room (Queen)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cambridge

MIT stay.With a stay at this MIT hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 2 miles (3 km) of Massachusetts General Hospital. TD Garden and Harvard University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kendall Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Boston Common - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harvard University - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Kendall-MIT Station - 1 min walk
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 4 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪sweetgreen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flat Top Johnny’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shy Bird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PRB Boulangerie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3-star historic hotel near Massachusetts Institute of Technology
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the historic The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1895
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable channels

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

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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 center 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

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, a fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is C0015480491. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number C0494890491

We should mention

  • Children 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse to the airport?

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is 5.2 mi (20-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse on Jul 18, 2026 start from CA $332, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse.

How close is The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse to the beach?

This hotel is 7.5 mi (24-min drive) from Revere Beach and 2.7 mi (18-min drive) from Carson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offer free breakfast?

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Encore Boston Harbor (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 52 per night.

Does The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse have a pool?

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse does not have a pool.

Does The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse to downtown Cambridge?

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is 1.4 mi away from Cambridge.

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 859 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1006 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful spot to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible vibe, perfect cleanness, great breakfast, quiet and cozy. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, nice included breakfast, easy parking. Room was ready early and 11am check out was nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Resa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful vibe in the center of MIT and Kendall square. We felt very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! The complimentary breakfast was excellent, the room was clean and the hotel was very convenient -- a 5 minute walk--from the MIT conference I was attending. Great restaurants close by. The windows open--so good ventilation too. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels we ever stayed at! The breakfast was delicious! The ambience is so cool. The room was big, the bathroom/shower was also very big and nice! Overall, super cozy place. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kendall is so unique and lovely. It’s so fun to see the history and the relics of the old firehouse that are tastefully placed throughout the hotel. The breakfast was fresh and delicious and the staff was helpful and friendly. It’s close to the train and downtown Cambridge. We loved the place and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Him Nok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is good. Room is clean. Staff (Mike) is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, so cozy and the best hot breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wenhua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really good. No noise from heating. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone working was so nice and helpful. We had a nice quiet room. We were so close to MIT and the T. Getting around town was simple. There are several restaurants and bakeries close by. The breakfast at the hotel was delicious and came with the room. The lobby is a nice spot to relax. And the have a bag check service so if you arrive before check in you don’t have to haul your bags all over town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The hotel is unique, comfortable, and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Amenities
Everything from the unique decor, comfort of beds, spacious rooms, and breakfast was lovely. I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Clean and comfortable room, charming hotel lobby, delicious breakfast buffet, and friendly staff. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to explore Boston, MIT Aand Harvard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and cozy. Staff friendly and bartender was awesome. Water not hot enough and tub drain didn’t hold water well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience, convenient location, enjoyable breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always read the reviews. Cleanliness was mentioned in every one but the location is great, it’s next to the MIT museum and campus. We were there for our granddaughter’s rowing race against MIT . The Kendall MBTA stop is less than one block making travel to and from downtown Boston and Cambridge easy. We stayed on the 7th floor where there is a solarium that’s open with your pass fab, nice spot . The breakfast was excellent for a small hotel buffet. So we will go back and stay for the next race on the Charles .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TARAH

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
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10/10 Excellent

doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room cozy environment nice receptionist tasty food and comfortable bed mattresses
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025