The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse
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About this property
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is a 3-star property in Cambridge, Massachusetts, located steps from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Kendall Square neighborhood. The historic hotel sits a 3-minute drive from Massachusetts General Hospital and within 1.7 miles of TD Garden and 1.8 miles of Harvard University, making it convenient to Cambridge's academic and medical institutions.
The hotel features 77 guestrooms equipped with complimentary wired and wireless internet access, cable television, and coffee/tea makers. Each room includes a bathroom with a bathtub or shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer. Safes and phones with free local calls are available in all rooms. Guests consistently rate comfort highly, with a 4.7 out of 5 rating.
Dining options include The BlackSheep restaurant, a snack bar/deli, and a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The property offers complimentary wireless internet access throughout, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests have complimentary access to a nearby fitness facility. Additional amenities include a business center, banquet hall, dry cleaning and laundry service, and luggage storage. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with designated accessible parking and an accessible path to the elevator and registration desk.
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Service animals are welcome and exempt from fees. The property has earned a 4.7 out of 5 rating across more than 1,000 guest reviews. Self-parking is available for a surcharge.
Location & nearby attractions
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Kendall Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Charles Street - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Hatch Shell - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Boston Common - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Museum of Science - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Museum of African American History - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Boston Public Garden - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Boston University - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Massachusetts State House - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Kenmore Square - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Charles River Esplanade - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
The Freedom Trail - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 35.7 km / 22.2 mi
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 43.2 km / 26.8 mi
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 37.7 km / 23.4 mi
The preferred airport for The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse is Logan International Airport (BOS).
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- 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, a fire extinguisher, 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
- Resort fee: USD 25.51 per accommodation, per night
- Covered self parking fee: USD 45 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)<
Know before you go
- Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.