Originally built in 1894, this historic Victorian-style boutique hotel is situated adjacent to the MIT Campus in Cambridge, and features a unique and cozy atmosphere, complete with many modern conveniences. Just outside the Kendall's front doors is the area's fantastic public transportation system. This location allows guests to easily access all the areas of the city, including downtown Boston and Harvard University, both only a short distance away. After a restful night of sleep in individually decorated rooms, guests at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse can start the morning with a variety of breakfast buffet items, or work out at a nearby fitness center with complimentary access. A wine hour is hosted each night in the Rooftop Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Cambridge
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Naomi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel in great location. Good to have option of picking up breakfast early, without waiting for breakfast hours.
  • Adina
    Spain Spain
    This Boutique Hotel is one of the nicest hotels I've stayed at. The room was a bit small but very cozy and the bathroom was awesome with a large comfortable jacuzzi tub. All small details made this an amazing stay. The breakfast was very tasty and...
  • Moritz
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Staff is exceptionally friendly. We had a few special requests and the hotel staff went above and beyond to accommodate them. The location is also right next to a red line stop which is very convenient.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Happy hour
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Property practices

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House rules

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or legal guardian.

Early check-in will incur additional charges.

Please note that the usage fee includes local phone calls, 800 phone calls, and access to the indoor rooftop retreat and 24-hour fitness centre.

Please note that a USD 25 credit card authorization is required to secure your reservation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

FAQs about The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

  • Room options at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple

  • The prices at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Fitness
    • Happy hour

  • The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is 0.9 miles from the centre of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.