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Reviews of The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse 4 stars

350 Main Street, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States

#1 of 21 hotels in Cambridge

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 425 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Location to transport, excellent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sofa bed adequate

    Quiet comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    9.0
    Brilliant location, fantastic night's sleep! Would absolutely come back again
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This hotel is so charming in every way! The gorgeous décor inside and friendly staff, right down to the breakfast in the mornings! We had a fabulous room with an extremely comfy bed! The noise was so quiet from other guests despite it being a really full stay. It was a perfect place for us to be based for walking all over the city and would absolutely stay here again!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low water pressure for the shower.

    Hotel was super cute and unique compared to the other hotels in the vicinity. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Friendly and very helpful front desk employees. Red line T was conveniently located across the street.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cute and well done

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every staff was very kind and considerate. We are very happy to stay here . The room was clean and comfortable, as well as the location was great. I will of course recommend this hotel to my friends who will also visit Boston.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, all the details

    Not just good, it’s absolutely great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn’t like!

    We loved the uniqueness of the room. Everything was clean and the staff was very helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room and bathroom was dated.

    It was in a nice area.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    9.0
    My first visit to Boston and my stay was wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I did not like about the property

    Great location. The room was so cute and comfortable and extremely clean.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    10
    Great hotel, location and very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great hotel, staff and location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    We’ve found a favorite hotel in Cambridge/Boston!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So much to love! I have stayed at many places in Cambridge over the past seven years and this hotel is the very best. Well maintained and comfortable hotel that feels like home from the moment you walk through the lobby. Rooms are very well appointed and extremely comfortable. My husband loved the breakfast buffet, he could get a great breakfast while I could stick to my yoghurt. Plenty of options. Coffee was excellent. Fabulous location at MIT, near the Charles River and at the T —easy to get to Harvard Square or Boston. We will definitely be back.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Great place.friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The uber pick up / drop off location instructions should be clear mentioned by the property. Uber location is automatically routed to the Kendall/ MIT subway pickup.

    Closeness to the subway, breakfast was great, staff were very helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Highly recommended!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very special place!! Cozy and very well placed in Cambridge!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Overall - enjoyed stay. Very nice small charming hotel with character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Space for breakfast has limited seating, you may find yourself strap for table, but not a major obstacle. Parking is a challenge if you are coming with oversize vehicle, but that's true for most of Boston and areas.

    Room are clean, spacious with adequate amenities. Great and easy check in and check out process.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Great hotel at Cambridge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was no suitable space to unload luggage at the hotel.

    I had a wonderful stay at The Kendall Hotel in Cambridge, MA. This historic property, formerly a firehouse, has been beautifully restored and maintains a charming and unique atmosphere. The interior decor is tasteful and full of character, adding to the overall experience. The location is excellent—right next to the Kendall/MIT subway station, which makes it easy to get around Boston and Cambridge. The staff were consistently professional, friendly, and courteous, always ready to help with a smile. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the complimentary breakfast was delicious and generous. From start to finish, our experience at The Kendall Hotel was truly enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    9.0
    Amazing. Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful hotel, almost a boutique feel. Great staff and great location. We loved our time here

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    Great little hotel with comfy beds, breakfast included
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Comfortable bed, good breakfast, location, price

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Wonderful place to stay for a visit to universities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ventilation was rather loud but it didn’t bother us that much. We stayed in a room with a large kitchen, but there was one pan, no cooking utensils. Also cups/plates just 4 each - we didn’t cook during our stay because there were nice places to eat and good breakfast is included and nearby supermarkets have a large hot meal section, but if you arrive and do expect to cook a bit for kids or other reasons you might be in for a surprise.

    We loved the interior, cozy and lovely sofas. Close by to transportation and the campuses, it was a convenient location for us. In fairer weather a walk to the Boston Commons area would be great but it was hot so we took the nearby underground. Room was very quiet.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Cool hotel with interesting concept
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cozy atmosphere, good breakfast, great and helpful staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely accommodation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air broke one night but the hotel quickly fixed the problem!

    Fantastic!! So fun to see the old firehouse being put to good use!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    Great stay. My preferred hotel in Boston area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Air Con too strong (as always in the USA..)

    Top location, right on the MIT campus and next to the metro station. Historic building. Nice outdoor area for breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Nice and quiet room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The room is very clean, bed is comfortable, location is great. It's very quiet that I can't hear anything from the street or other rooms. Breakfast is really good. We will stay there again!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Loved this place and definitely would recommend and return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The history and how clean and convenient it was.

    Stayed in July 2025

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