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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property
Boutique hotel within walking distance of Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Lobby
Exterior
Private kitchenette
Reception
Reception
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
The price is S$258
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room (Queen)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 2 min walk
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 19 min walk
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive
  • Northeastern University - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 16 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 36 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 44 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 44 min drive
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 4 min drive
  • Boston Ruggles Station - 7 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 27 min walk
  • Kendall-MIT Station - 1 min walk
  • Charles-MGH Station - 17 min walk
  • Central Square Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Shy Bird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Area Four - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Row 34 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

When you stay at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Harvard University and Fenway Park. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi, wired Internet and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. This boutique hotel is also a short five-minute drive from TD Garden and Northeastern University. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is only a quick walk: Kendall-MIT Station is steps away.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 77 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Covered on-site self-parking (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1895
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 122
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 25.51 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • In-room coffee
    • Nearby fitness centre access

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs USD 45 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID – C0015480491
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 C0015480491

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

Does The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 45 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as boat tours, hiking and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse also has access to a nearby health club.
What's the area around The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse like?
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is a short 1-minute walk from Kendall-MIT Station and 2 minutes' walk from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for public transport.

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nona, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vikki, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is my third time at this hotel and I love it. Will absolutely be back.
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

Unfortunate disappointing Stay
Hotel is beautiful, well preserved in the old firehouse and it’s very nicely decorated however they have a huge temp problem. We actually had to sleep with the door wedged open. The room was a furnace through the night. We went down to reception in the middle room of the night after a few hours of uncomfortable sleeping hoping that it would eventually cool down however it only got worse. We first try to call reception however the phones do not work. We tried all numbers on the index but phone just failed out. We went down to reception and explained that the building runs off a heat system which cannot be controlled room by room. Obviously staying in an old building it has its quirks but wow this really wasn’t great. They offered a fan to go along side the roof fan we already had on. We said we would love one and they were going to send maintenance up. This was about 4am we went downstairs however maintenance never needed up coming and no fan was brought up. This led us to leaving the door wedged open. On the same note you would think just add the a/c in however you cannot do that as you can only operate heat or cold air. The building was set to warm air so by turning on the ac it would only blow out hot air. Overall we loved the the look of the place however the experience and stay was very disappointing and when help was asked we did not receive great service. If you struggle with warmth when sleeping I wouldn’t recommend sleeping here. Big problems with broken heaters.
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Olha, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Boutique Hotel
We enjoyed our stay at The Kendall Hotel in Cambridge. We stayed there once before and enjoyed our stay enough to come back again. The rooms are very clean, the staff is super friendly, and the breakfast was very tasty, and it is free with stay. The breakfast had both hot and cold offerings. The Kendall is located in a great, safe area. We will be back again.
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good, need a better parking and an AC
Great place, but the bathroom needed a few fixes and room needs AC. And the parking situation is terrible
Josie, 2-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

H. Sinclair, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jon, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rosa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, quiet, very nice all-arround. If there were some vegies for breakfast it would be a 10/10. Anyway - fantastic place to stay near MIT/Kendall.
2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location for doing business at MIT. Also a short trip from Harvard Square. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Room was large and comfortable.
Hillel, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elisabeth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeong, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Historical charm at the firehouse.
We had a fantastic stay and visit there. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. We made it just in time to catch the last moments of wine tasting by Ron and had a wonderful chat with him. The decor is fun and whimsical, The room was extremely quiet and comfortable for us.
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Great location, friendly staff and beautiful property!
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kristine M, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Lovely hotel but elevator is a dealbreaker!
Stayed here many times, love this place, well appointed clean rooms, great staff. However travelled with disabled partner and elevator kept breaking down. This really curtailed our options sadly. If you are fit and OK with stairs its a great place to stay. Also in terms of accesibility we did have an accesible room but it still has a tub not a walk in shower. OK for us (tub is low US style one and there is a seat) but worth bearing in mind if you have reduced mobility
A, 7-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

disappointed and won't be returning
The first time I stayed at the Kendall (a month ago) I couldn't wait to return. What a difference a month makes. The room was over $500 a night and honestly a bit shabby. But the kicker was the elevator was broken. I'm in semi-decent shape, but five flights of stairs - actually six because I paid for parking in the garage - for the entire weekend was beyond the pale. Really!?! When all was said and done, I had a bill for $1300. No apology, no compensation, no incentive to return. Oh well... I'm back and forth to Cambridge quite a bit. Knock this hotel off the list.
Harriet, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Kendall Hotel was such a wonderful hotel. There was a full buffet breakfast with Orange juice, tea, coffee, and water. The beds were soft. They had free cookies when you go into the hotel room that were amazing. The pullout couch was comfortable. They had a convenient parking for a small fee and even had free umbrellas to out for the day. All of the staff was so kind. The hotel is located next-door to MIT and across from Google. But still so cozy and small town feeling.
Misty, 2-night family trip
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