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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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Lobby
Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed | Private kitchenette
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
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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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

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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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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • TD Garden - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Northeastern University - 5 min drive - 3.2 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
  • ‪Shy Bird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Concierge Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪sweetgreen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3-star historic hotel near Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. 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.

  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1895
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • 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
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
  • 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

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

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 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 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

Reviews

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 843 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Helpful staff- lovely decor. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winona, Freeport

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located next to everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great hotel. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Fangbo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Nice boutique hotel in Cambridge

The elevator is very slow; if you need it, you're going to spend a lot of time waiting. Other than that, I can't say enough nice things about this hotel. The location is amazing. Within a few minutes walk, you can find the T station, dozens of restaurants, and a walking path along the Charles. The breakfast buffet is kept stocked and has better food than a typical continental breakfast. The room is about average size, with comfortable beds and attractive decor. The whole hotel has a nice (not overdone) patriotic theme with some cool firefighter memorabilia. We will definitely try to stay here again whenever we come back to Cambridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

H

Very happy with our stay. Nice cozy feeling room, excellent staff, clean, nice neighbourhood, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maja

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

Wonderful little hotel!

Wonderful gem of a hotel! Excellent service, comfortable rooms and beds, perfect location close to the T. Above all the CLEANEST rooms we’ve ever seen (and we are careful and meticulous in our inspections due to allergies). Overall lovely, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The fire house is unique. The antique feeling make it distinctive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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