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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property

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Staircase leads to an upper level with a large American flag and decorative dog statues.
Experience the charm of The Kendall, a historic building with a classic, symmetrical facade and arched windows.
Compact kitchen with a checkered floor, stainless steel range hood, and microwave. Equipped with white cabinetry and a gold handle, a red shelf above the sink, a dish rack, and a coffee maker.
Relax in our spacious lobby with comfortable seating and a variety of lighting fixtures.
Freshly baked goods and hot beverages are available at this hotel's bakery.

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
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Relax in this inviting room with a checkered bedspread, a painting, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room (Queen)

Relax in a cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, comfortable armchair, and desk with coffee maker.

Classic Room (Queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Classic hotel room with a large bed, desk, and chair, featuring a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

Relax on a plush sofa with patterned throw pillows and a cozy throw blanket.

Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with white linens and checkered bedspreads, each flanked by a red pillow, are featured in this classic room.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Classic hotel room with a large bed, nightstand, and desk, featuring a globe on the ceiling.

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Historic hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center
A 24-hour business center, self parking, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour business center and dry cleaning service.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a 3-minute drive from Massachusetts General Hospital
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Covered 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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV with cable channels

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)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 29.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number C0494890491
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 846 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1010 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay there a lot, so I am biased. The rooms are very comfortable, and it is quiet, and the breakfast is filling, if not as nice as it used to be. Super convenient for MIT or Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sirin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clearly for those who will enjoy staying in an older, renovated property. The rooms are a bit small, but the hotel’s charm and location more than makes up for it. The location is just steps from the Kendall Square T stop (Red Line), which gets you to Harvard or downtown Boston in no time at all. Staff was very friendly and helpful and the overall hotel is just a lovely brick structure. The MIT museum and MIT press bookstore are next door. The only downsides to this hotel are: 1) the breakfast, though free, is pretty much the same every day. If it’s not your kind of food, you probably won’t enjoy it 2) There are quite a few restaurants nearby, but much of the surrounding area is office complexes and late night food options are scarce
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No onsite bar/ restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constantine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

Fantastic hotel!

Excellent accommodations! Staff is very friendly & accomodating. Room was immaculate. Breakfast was hot, well-stocked, etc. The only “complaint” & it is a minor one, is the water pressure in the shower was poor. I will definitely stay at the Kendall again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu-Fen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property. Would definitely stay again. On site parking was a huge plus. Complimentary snacks and breakfast were great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, offered a few nearby dining choices for when we arrived. One was busy but ended up at The Luna Cafe which had excellent brunch choices, fast friendly service there too. Easter Sunday we had the breakfast at the hotel, so much to choose from. Great coffee and think it was fresh squeezed orange juice with pulp. Will definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night and it was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, comfortable and very well decorated hotel. Super friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

QIANG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in MIT campus. Retro interior and exterior decoration, family suite is the best choice for traveling with children. Free breakfast is a plus, but it would be better to change the content of breakfast every day. Like this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Quaint, comfortable, exceptionally quiet, very well located next to the T. Convenient and cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, very comfortable and beautiful rooms, very helpful and friendly staff, very good breakfast. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable and terrific service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025