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About this property

Originally built in 1894, this historic Victorian-style boutique hotel is located 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.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dayna
    United States United States
    the staff was wonderful! i think Ron checked us in and he was excellent! it was very clean and comfortable.
  • Bre
    United States United States
    The breakfast was good! Loved that there were gluten free options!! The location was fantastic. Close to Cambridge activities and super easy to get to all the activities downtown Boston. The staff here went above and beyond to make sure our stay...
  • Caroline
    United States United States
    Very unique and special- decorated with a touch of humor; great location
  • Donna
    United States United States
    The cozy vibe, the firehouse theme, cleanliness and location. We felt very safe.
  • Jeff
    United States United States
    Excellent breakfast, beautiful room, fantastic location. It felt clean and the staff was very helpful. It was a great place to stay and I wish we had more time there.
  • Jeff58240
    United States United States
    This is an absolute treasure! It's a definite place we will return to. The charm of the hotel is beyond words, as is the staff. There is so much to see and do in the area, and all of it is walking distance.
  • Stanley
    United States United States
    Liked the room overall and breakfast was very good.
  • Brannon
    United States United States
    Amazing front desk staff morning through night. They engaged in lively conversation and made the stay even better. The maid staff was also very thorough.
  • Suzanne
    United States United States
    Beautiful hotel. Will definitely stay there again.
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    Breakfast was good. Eggs were warm. I love having 2 bathrobes in the room.

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs $52 per day.

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-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 center.

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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.

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