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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$340
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

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350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Place, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendall Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Room (King with Sofa Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room (Queen)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing

Classic Room (Queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

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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About the area

Cambridge

At The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and within 20 minutes of Massachusetts General Hospital. Highlights at this boutique hotel include free buffet breakfast and a 24-hour business centre. .This historic hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry services and multilingual staff. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class MIT hotel include Harvard University and TD Garden.

What's nearby

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kendall Square - 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 - 5 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
  • ‪Shy Bird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪sweetgreen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bakey Babka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Concierge Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Historic hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. 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 centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offers 77 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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

  • In-room 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 cots (infant beds)!

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 centre 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 guest room 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number C0494890491

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

As of 18 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$295.37, including 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.

Is parking available at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Yep, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 52 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

The closest beach to The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is Revere Beach (9.2 km).

Does The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers give top marks to the free buffet brekkie here! Served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

No, The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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. 841 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Perfect location. Super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Great spot!

Absolutely loved this place! The staff was friendly, the room was very clean, the bed was super comfy and this history nerd loved the decor! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yolanda

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

Best beds in town!

We enjoyed our stay, the beds were soooo comfortable! The breakfast was delicious and the staff was very kind. The place was clean and all staff were helpful with directions. We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kendall hotel is a gem to find over by MIT. Our room was very clean and nicely decorated. The lobby was charming and beautifully styled, with a quaint vibe that really highlighted the hotel’s unique setting in an old firehouse. The overall atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were excellent—friendly and very helpful. Parking was convenient, with a small garage just around the corner. Even though we arrived late to breakfast, there was still plenty available, and it was delicious with lots of options. Across the street is the T station, so you can get anywhere around the city. We would definitely come back here again and I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone
Lobby
Room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel, great interior, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the coolest hotels ive been to! The history of the building is why we stayed. My 5 year old received a key chain thanks to the very kind staff at check out. It was wonderful, comfortable and perfect for our get away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel with an amazing breakfast. We felt safe walking around at night. The train was across the street with quick access to Harvard and into the city. Rooms were extremely clean and the entire staff were kind and helpful. We will definitely be staying here again on our next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully converted firehouse in a super convenient location by the subway, restaurants and a CVS. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was super comfortable and the location is very quiet. Id love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautiful, staff was extremely helpful giving us ideas where to eat and what sites to see. The morning breakfast was also very good with a number of choices. Would certainly recommend too anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TARAH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Very cute hotel, comfortable beds, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking a bit pricey. Bath shower ok. Otherwise excellent stay. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hristina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quaint with historic pictures of the oringinal fire house. The complimentary breakfast was good and there is paid parking under the hotel charged at the average parking rate within Cambridge area. Staff was friendly and hospitable. There were a few nights during my multiple night stay when there was little or no hot water. But it eventually warmed up after 6 minutes. Overall the stay was amazing and I am glad I booked my stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dawne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, one of our travellers took ill and we could not go. Hotel refused to refund any of our money even though we gave more than 24 hours notice for one of the nights. When we do go, we will take our business elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

Fabulous family stay!

Amazing beautiful hotel. Perfect location, so easy to use T or Uber. Also garage if needed for very reasonable. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious. Hotel decorated beautifully. 10/10 FABULOUS!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen, Winchendon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels we have stayed in. Very clean and aesthetically appealing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great overall, it was very clean and the rooms and lobby were decorated so nicely - loved all the fire house themed touches. We just had an issue with some flies in our room :( (4 giants ones that made us a little crazy) and the hotel parking was very tough - if you cannot park in tight spaces then prepare to park someone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A plus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it here. Super convenient location within 1 min walk to the Kendall/MIT station. The only complaint is that the morning of check-out it was SO hot/humid in the room, it was uncomfortable. We had the AC going as low temp as it would allow and it didnt help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025