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The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
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Guest reviews

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Annie
United States United States
“The breakfast was wonderful and had things all 3 of my kids liked, plus Gluten Free for me.”
Paula
United States United States
“Convenient location. Excellent breakfast. Very helpful staff”
Yaniv
Israel Israel
“The design of the place is very nice, gives a good vibe, the staff was pretty nice, and the location is not very center but in a pleasant area and close to the subway.”
Johnson
United States United States
“Great breakfast with a fantastic location. Convenient to airport and cruiseship terminal.”
Linda
Denmark Denmark
“The location was great and the staff very friendly.”
Lexi
United States United States
“The breakfast spread was amazing! Specially convenient when traveling with small children.”
Dustin
United States United States
“Lovely room. Inviting lobby and good breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful.”
Nancy
United States United States
“Great location. On-site parking. Great staff. Good room design - spacious room. Goody bag.”
Iris
United States United States
“Location across from the T at MIT, friendly, helpful staff, clean and nicely decorated.”
Arlene
United States United States
“This hotel is amazing!!!!! Our front desk assistant, Tucker was amazing!!!! The beds are super comfy and everything down to the Dyson hair dryer and robes were extra special touches! The buffet and coffee were also amazing!! Loren I think was...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Black Sheep Lounge & Bar
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

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

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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