The Kendall Hotel, Boston

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.

Located in the heart of Kendall Square on the grounds of an old firehouse--a motif that is used throughout the property. Friendly staff. My room had windows that I could open to let in the night air and a comfortable couch to lounge on with a coffee table in front. I wound up spending a lot of time in my room and in the lobby because they were so welcoming. Great coffee. Breakfast had real food, not just prepackaged muffins. If the startup/hi-tech Kendall Square isn't your cup of tea, it's a nice walk to Central Square or a short subway ride to Harvard Square.

All of the things I mention above come at a price, and it was the same amount I paid to stay at a hipster hotel in NYC. However, unlike the hipster hotel in the city, these guys give you breakfast. I was there on New Year's Eve and it was quiet. I stayed two days recovering from a long road trip and I wish I could have stayed a third.

Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, large room with a very good bathroom

Comfortable bed, great breakfast, warm staff, quiet room, excellent shower

Parking is available but at a hefty price ($45/night+)

Charming decors, very cozy, strategic location

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Super comfortable and clean. 200m from MIT campus and 1500m from Harvard.

Breakfast could be better, but still quite good for US standards.

The room is always clean and comfortable.

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I loved the decor of the hotel! It stayed very true to the building being a firehouse before remodeling into a hotel. The staff were friendly and the space was very clean and comfortable! The breakfast was delicious, healthy and had plenty options.

I did not like how small the parking garage was! For $45 a day it should be easily accessed and not have to take a 25 pt turn to get in and out