The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Property class: 3
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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At The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The BlackSheep, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is only a quick walk: Kendall-MIT Station is steps away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
The current price is AU$460
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

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

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Classic Room (Queen)

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Map
350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • MIT Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kendall Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boston Common - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harvard University - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

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

  • ‪sweetgreen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shy Bird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Area Four - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Batifol - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Row 34 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

  • At The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The BlackSheep, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is only a quick walk: Kendall-MIT Station is steps away.

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

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

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 52 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
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 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 at reception
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 122
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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
  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Dining

The BlackSheep – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
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 33.63 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)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs USD 52 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
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 C0494890491

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 52 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.

Are there restaurants at or near The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The BlackSheep.

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 18 minutes' walk from Massachusetts General Hospital. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for public transport.

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Reviews

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were very good, plentiful, and delicious, with many varieties served. (224 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered an excellent breakfast buffet with a variety of choices and hot food options. (42 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is perfect. It’s an easy walk to the river, to the city or to the local universities. The hotel is charming and the breakfast was quite good!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel in a great location. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique boutique hotel in great location for transit, dining, and checking out Cambridge.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing boutique hotel in Cambridge. Greeted inroom with bottled water, cookies and fruit really were appreciated by weary travelers. Hot, fresh complimentary breakfast was wonderful. Extremely limited dining seating availability proved tough with groups of 4+, but all worked out. Definitely will stay again at this eclectic, well-run and maintained hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Adorable hotel, friendly staff, decent breakfast. Convenient and close to public transit. Would happily stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent. Clean and comfortable room for three night stay. Great location right near the “T”.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place!! Fun restaurants and atmosphere around the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel and room was clean. Staff was helpful. Would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming, clean, great location... I would stay here again the next time I'm in Cambridge
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely a wonderful spot and staff is/was on point!
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check-in with helpful staff. Fantastic room and good breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Quaint, good food, great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff, location, room and breakfast were all amazing. Traveled with my kids and they loved it!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a very cool place to stay, it was very clean, the staff was super helpful, and the hotel was unique and very welcoming! I highly recommend staying here.
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10/10 Exceptional

proximity, full breakfast, quiet and safe
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10/10 Exceptional

The Kendall Hotel is a great and very unique hotel tucked away in downtown Boston. Very clean and great staff. A must stay for any active/retired firefighter as sit is in Old Station 7. Definitely looking forward to returning to the Boston area and booking another stay with them.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were helpful and friendly. The breakfast was a great addition to start the day, good variety of food. Good location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location next to the T (red line). Breakfast was basic but filling. Staff very helpful and the rooms are huge for the price (and in great condition). Would stay again for sure
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, super convenient to T, clean and very comfortable and quiet. Plus very stylish for an old Fire Station
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, beautiful property! Love the decor and the charm! Our bed was super comfortable the room with spacious, the free breakfast was delicious! We will definitely be back😃
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Very nice staff. The rooms were fantastic.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and clean room. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

I like how it is so close to the T, food places. If you are visiting MIT or Cambridge area, this is one of the best places to stay. Breakfast is limited items but well stocked and enough to get you going for the day. Room service is prompt. Overall, it's an impressive and very comfortable place to stay.