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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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A historic hotel with a prominent clock tower, a well-lit facade, and a street view with a moving car.
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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
(11 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
(21 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 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
(33 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

  • ‪Flat Top Johnny’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪sweetgreen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shy Bird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PRB Boulangerie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Batifol - ‬6 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 May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse on May 31, 2026 start from CA $277, 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.

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. 867 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1022 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Turkessa, bronx

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. I also have never been at a hotel that had an emergency flashlight in closet. The bed and the pillows were comfortable. The breakfast was great. The train station was 5 ft from the door. Really enjoyed our stay here. Would come back to them again.
Emergency flashlights in the closet
Best place to sleep
The pullout sofa bed enjoyed by our daughter
Spacious and clean bathroom with great water pressure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room with appealing decor. Ample brekfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriella

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fun and colorful. Unique. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The morning of my departure the elevator key didn’t work. I went and spoke with Alberta at the front desk and he said there was something wrong with the elevator and if I wanted to go to each floor I would have to come back to the front desk each time and have him come accompany me to the elevator. So I wasn’t able to use the rooftop also this took like over 15 minutes to sort out I think he didn’t believe me at first when I told him to you the key wasn’t working because he he told me to follow him to the elevator I guess he said he keep my key but then he saw for himself that the actual elevator key Didn’t work so that’s when he said well I would have to go every time I want to come down and go back up I would have to go to the front desk ask him to come with me and you know have him select it correct floor for me. This is hugely inconvenient on top of this they charge for a resort fee $29 but they weren’t able to offer to full amenities. The day I came here they said only one gym was working and it’s a gym not on the property it’s somewhere on another block and they said the gym was closed at 5 PM that day so yeah and I will try to remedy this with the front desk and they said they couldn’t fix it for me
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Awesome vibe in the hotel. Love all the eclectic furniture! Love all the fire house memorabilia!! Highly recommend staying here. What a gem of a hotel in the middle of Boston. And it has parking!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

heidi, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just wonderful.Tucker greeted us at the front desk. he was super nice, accommodating and knowledgable. We had a beautiful room, comfortable, large, with coffee, fridge, robes. The hotel is small but beautifully decorated, very charming full of antiques. Feels authentic. Breakfast in the morning has great choices . It was fun eating in the restaurant with people circulating through the lobby. I loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

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

10/10 Excellent

Yashmun

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Nice rooms. Conveniently located. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this old converted firehouse. Decor was nostalgic and fun. Brunch was great. Fun stay.
Photo of old fire house
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Yan

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convienient and easy if you have business in the Kendall Square area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio, Queretaro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is awesome. Bacon is crisp to perfection
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very relaxed and clean environment. I would stay here again. Convenient to the T is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025