The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Hotels
9 (1016 reviews)
350 Main Street , Cambridge , US

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (MIT/Harvard, subway access)
Friendly, helpful staff
Very good breakfast
Historic/quirky building and interior design
Comfortable/spacious rooms
Good for families and couples
Cons:
Perceived high price / value concerns
Room issues: some are dark, sheet quality variable
Noise from building/ventilation / A/C problems reported
Limited parking and occasional limited breakfast choices
Room layout small issue for 5th guest (roll-away bed)

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Generally reported as clean (explicit mention: 'room was clean'); no systemic cleanliness complaints.
Service
9.5
Repeated praise for helpful, friendly and attentive staff; multiple reviews note excellent service and assistance.
Location
9.8
Consistently highlighted as excellent — next to MIT, close to Harvard, convenient subway access and many restaurants; location is a standout.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms often described as spacious and comfortable, but some negatives (rooms too dark, sheets perceived as inferior, A/C/vent noise, roll-away bed issue, mirror/hairdryer positioning).
Amenities
9.2
Strong mentions of thoughtful amenities (breakfast patio, robes, Dyson hair dryer) and pleasant building design; lounge/upper-floor heat noted as occasional drawback.
Value for Money
7.8
Multiple comments that the hotel felt pricey (World Cup/seasonal price spikes and general 'a little pricey' sentiment).
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast repeatedly praised as excellent or lovely for families (with some mentions of limited choices or American-style shortcomings).
Overall Experience
8.9
Many guests call the stay memorable, wonderful or would return; minor practical issues keep the score just below top-tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 23:40

Property Description

Historic Victorian-style Boutique Hotel
Step back in time and experience the charm of our historic Victorian-style boutique hotel, originally built in 1894. Nestled next to the MIT Campus in Cambridge, our property offers a unique and cozy atmosphere, blending historic elegance with modern conveniences.

Convenient Location
Explore the city with ease from The Kendall Hotel, located just steps away from a fantastic public transportation system. Whether you're headed to downtown Boston or visiting Harvard University, our central location makes it a breeze to access all the area's top attractions.

Complimentary Amenities
Indulge in a restful night's sleep in our individually decorated rooms before starting your day with a delicious breakfast buffet. Stay active with complimentary access to a nearby fitness center, or unwind at the end of the day during our nightly wine hour at the Rooftop Retreat.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort at The Kendall Hotel? Book your stay with us today!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOS

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1016 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Alice • couple • us
8
Good spot for one night
Pros:

Quirky, good location

Cons:

Dirty carpet, hard bed, lack of a bar

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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sabina • couple • il
8
היה מצויין פרט לארוחת הבוקר
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Marcie • couple • us
8
It was ok.
Pros:

Breakfast was average. The room was very comfortable and clean.

Cons:

The location was interesting. We probably would not stay in Cambridge again.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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michael • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Cristian • couple • cl
8
Para persona que visitamos MIT muy adecuado, pero a un valor poco adecuado
Pros:

El desayuno muy bueno, la cantidad de mesas disponibles para desayunar muy pocas.

Cons:

ME parece que la relación precio servicios ofrecidos no tiene mucha relación, es un edificio antiguo con soluciónes antiguas para los pasajeros (AC antiguo, falta de enchufes para equipamientos personales, ventilación de baños mejorable, un solo ascensor para todo el hotel, etc)

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Cezar • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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mahmut • extended_group • tr
10
Tarihi, yeri, butik olması ve çalışanların temiz, güleryüzlü olması çok güzeldi
Pros:

Sempatik çalışanları ve kahvaltı

Cons:

Yeterince gün ışığı olmaması

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Nemat • couple • gb
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • fr
6
Cons:

petit-déjeuner décevant

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • us
10
The smaller size of the place coupled with the caring of Tucker, the afternoon and evening manager made us feel like fri
Pros:

Unique, comfortable, smaller and more intimate

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • us
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Olja • family_with_children • ee
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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TIEN • extended_group • tw
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Filippo • family_with_children • it
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Petri • family_with_children • fi
8
Pros:

Nice hotel with a good location

Cons:

Incredibly bad wifi. Not suitable for work.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • extended_group • us
10
Will definitely,( in part due to the fact I am a retired Buffalo firefighter), look to stay again
Pros:

Breakfast substantial and delicious. Friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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stefano • family_with_children • ae
9
Good value for money
Pros:

Nice location and nice room

Cons:

All good

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Theo • solo_traveller • de
9
Sehr schön
Pros:

Es war eine sehr schöne Unterkunft direkt am MIT in Cambridge und man konnte auch gut nach Boston laufen. Frühstück war auch gut.

Cons:

Der Parkplatz ist mit 51$ etwas teuer und wirklich nicht für große Autos.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • de
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee