The Kendall Hotel, Boston

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

There was nothing I did not like about the property

Great hotel, staff and location.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

Comfortable bed, good breakfast, location, price

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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.

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.

Cozy atmosphere, good breakfast, great and helpful staff.

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

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

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

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

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!

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The history and how clean and convenient it was.

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We loved the atmosphere and decor.

Room size was small.

Unique and carefully maintained.

Room felt a bit cramped but that comes with the nature of the place which is using original architecture

The staff was very friendly, and the hotel was super clean, very comfortable beds. When we got to the room they had water, apples, and brownies for us. Good breakfast. Close to a pharmacy, restaurants, and a bakery. We definitely will stay again

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Everything , rooms super comfortable with good seating,. Very unique furnishings. Breakfast great, with real plates and cutlery!!!! A first for me on this trip.

Slight location issue but red line station is less than 100yds away so no major drama.

Breakfast was a good spread

the staff was wonderful! i think Ron checked us in and he was excellent! it was very clean and comfortable.

the ubers had a hard time locating the hotel pickup area.

Excellent location with friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable hotel. When I left my bag in the car park on departure, staff were really helpful locating and handing back when we returned.

Parking not easy with a larger car. Breakfast didn't quite match the rest of the experience, with very few healthy choices. The beds were high (not a problem) and were comfortable, but they sat in a frame with sharp edges - all four of us hit our legs on these.

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 was exceptional.

The pillows could be firmer, but that isn’t even a big issue.

Very unique and special- decorated with a touch of humor; great location

Different in a good way

Everything was perfect! Thank you so much, next time in Boston will be only here.

The cozy vibe, the firehouse theme, cleanliness and location. We felt very safe.

Our only disappointment was the restaurant/ bar area. We were notable to comeback to the hotel and relax with a drink etc.

Location; smooth operation

Some hum during the night. Hallway light shone through the door edges all night. No option to decline room refresh.

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.

My only two slight issues were one that the wait times to check in and out can be long since staff is limited, and two the parking is only for cars and small SUVs. My pickup truck couldn't get into the garage. I found the parking fee to be kind of high.

Extremely comfortable bed and courteous staff.

Fan in the bathroom didn’t work.

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.

Our schedule didn't allow us to extend our stay as if it had we would have stayed longer.

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Liked the room overall and breakfast was very good.

Could use more drawer or dresser space and more hangers in the closet.

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.

Beautiful hotel. Will definitely stay there again.

Breakfast was good. Eggs were warm. I love having 2 bathrobes in the room.

All good.

The cozy feel Great staff Clean Comfy bed Warm rooms Great food And very peaceful

The amount to pay for parking $50 for one night stay

Friendly staff

Nothing. Pretty perfect.

Lots of character- beats the Marriot opposite

A charming hotel in a historic building. Thoughtful decor and steps from public transit.

Beautiful hotel with lovely touches. Stunning rooms and superb showers in the bathrooms. Fabulous breakfast and above all superb and very kindly helpful and concerned staff.

Neat old feel, very welcoming staff. I booked 3 rooms and had some special requests, they did everything I asked for. It was a surprise for my husband's birthday. Great breakfast, breakfast room and social area. Also oved location

Everything was excellent, no dislikes at all!!

Comfortable rooms and bedding. Great breakfast included. Close to the Kendall/MIT station

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very nice quaint hotel. perfect location. very well appointed.

nice location, in MIT

I like this hotel and this was my fourth time staying there. It still has its great vibes, the location is perfect between MIT and the big tech offices and right on the Red T Line. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

This was my first time back to this hotel since 2019 and I was sad to learn that the in-house restaurant had closed down. The breakfast used to have a better selection of coffee an pastries, as well as a better coffee machine, and there were free apples all day IIRC. They also used to gift complimentary t-shirts to people staying for long and that sadly had also been discontinued. The elevator was broken for 6 days out of 13 that I stayed there (but the staff were very helpful with the luggage).

Small boutique hotel with personality - so much nicer than a bland chain hotel.

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Absolutely everything! Very historical and breakfast was amazing!

This hotel was totally charming. Warm and comfy for our January visit. The complimentary breakfast is varied and delicious.

Zero. We will stay here again

A lovely restored building. Charming room and common room. Wine in the early evening and snacks. Breakfast decent. Good location could walk to restaurants and the train station. I would stay there again.