Expert reviews
“Once the Engine 7 Firehouse, this city landmark is now a cool and classy all-American hotel. The 65 guest rooms exhibit a firefighter riff, alongside the requisite creature comforts.”
“This gorgeous Victorian firehouse turned boutique hotel near buzzy Kendall Square – a Historic Hotels of America member – is just minutes from downtown Boston. The Kendall’s Black Sheep restaurant is a gem, with a tempting menu that includes delicious vegan options.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Great breakfast
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
- Top location
All you need to know
This luxury hotel was originally built in the 19th century and this is evident in its design which typifies historic Victorian architecture. The hotel is located in a pristine location where it offers guests an opportunity to get closer to the famous city attractions of the city. The hotel is located just adjacent to the world-renowned MIT Campus in Cambridge.
The atmosphere in the hotel is cozy and serene, ensuring that guests feel at home when they are in Boston. For the Kendall Hotel Boston, the guests are the number one priority and their needs are put first. Throughout their stay in the hotel, guests should expect maximum comfort and nothing short of that. Five-star hospitality and the perfect departure spot to enjoy all the excitement and glamour of the city.
Immediately outside the hotel premises, guests can get to see the fantastic transportation system that would provide them with access to all the great and illustrious places in Boston. In fact, with the system, both downtown Boston and Harvard University are a stone’s throw away from the hotel.
The rooms in the hotel are designed with the best colors that give the hotel added elegance. The rooms are also furnished with the latest decors and equipped with modern hospitality amenities and facilities.
Guests have the opportunity to start their day with the deliciously prepared breakfast that the hotel offers. At the Rooftop Retreat, a wine hour is hosted each night where relaxation and refreshment are guaranteed.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
11 September 2023
We had such a good time and would stay here forever!
We loved it! Room was comfy, clean and perfect for our needs. Complimentary healthy snacks and water were delivered to our room shortly after our arrival. We also took advantage of the free wine tasting which was very much anticipated! Enjoyed delicious sangria as well. Breakfast was plentiful - so many choices! And the coffee was AHH-MAAY-ZINNG. I've been talking about that coffee since we had it!
Pricey for sure. Wish the parking was free or at least not as expensive as it was.
9 September 2023
Very good
- great location - clean bathroom (very important for me)! - friendly and helpful night staff (even gave me numbers for taxis and helpful advice for using the T train for a really early flight)
- room was missing a microwave, eventhough I believe booking.com indicated there would be one for my room type. But perhaps I'm remembering incorrectly.
6 September 2023
Very nice and clean although rooms small vs the price. Breakfast good.
Close to MIT
Said had restaurant available staff said none.
4 September 2023
Great stay! Would recommend!
Very nice place! Well kept! They even give you a snack bag for free. Enjoyed the stay and would stay again.
3 September 2023
We will be back. Very enjoyable stay.
Wonderful hotel near MIT campus. Great amenities and delicious breakfast. Darling decorations in the rooms.
Recommend installing shampoo and soap dispensers to get rid of tiny plastic bottles.
29 August 2023
Great place to stay
Nice
Nothing
29 August 2023
Great location and friendly staff
A hotel with character and friendly staff
27 August 2023
Next time I will still choose the hotel when I go to Boston
All good. The location is best. Next to MIT and the other side is the seafood restaurant. To subway is 2 mins.
Breakfast is very good. However it is more better the hotel have different breakfast everyday.
23 August 2023
Great place to locate yourself to visit the numerous historic sites in Boston. We did ours on foot, but plenty of bus op
Location, historic charm, staff.
Nothing, all good.
23 August 2023
Exceptional
The rooms are very comfortable and the staff is great. Super helpful. When a leak developed in our room, they quickly gave us a key to a new room and offered a bottle of wine.
Honestly, our only problems were with Booking.com. I needed to make changes to my reservation and Booking.com NEVER RESPONDED TO MY MULTIPLE REQUESTS even though it was before the deadline. I finally got in touch with the hotel directly and made some changes but had to eat two nights stay because Booking.com purposely ignored my contacts.
18 August 2023
Great location for transportation and food
Location; very close to the T-line and great eateries!
N/A
17 August 2023
Very good
Everything about the room, the service, and the location was very nice. The breakfast buffet was exceptional.
The "resort fee" was ridiculous and will be considered a strong negative the next time we need a room in Cambridge..
17 August 2023
Lovely and interesting hotel in excellent location. Shame that the elevator is so slow.
We were on the top floor, and next to us was a covered atrium with tables, chairs and internet, that was very nice to sit in and have breakfast. The breakfast was very nice (although I would have liked to have some sort of vegetables). The early check-in payment ($50+tax) was very good, as it also included breakfast on that morning. The location is excellent, as we could walk 5 minutes to the river, and 2 minutes to the subway stations. The whole vibe of the hotel was fun and interesting.
The elevator! It was very slow, both going up and down. We only discovered the atrium by chance. Since part of the bedroom was under the eaves, so the view was non-existent, and part of the ceiling was sloped.
10 August 2023
Very nice stay in an old firehouse
Great location, in a very nice setting (old firehouse). The room was sufficiently large, and we appreciated having a nice breakfast every morning. The personnel was very friendly as well.
9 August 2023
Charming and spotless historic spot in Cambridge.
This hotel is exceptional in every way. I love staying in historic places and the old firehouse is perfect. The decor is tasteful and detailed. The entire place is spotless. Every corner is cozy and comfy. It’s in an excellent location to access Boston and Cambridge. The staff is friendly and accommodating. This was my second stay and I will definitely be returning for more. Lovely all around.
6 August 2023
Great hotel in a pleasant neighbourhood
Tastefully fitted out with both a kettle & coffeemaker in room. Safe location handy for train station. Staff very welcoming.
Nothing to dislike but proper dining tables in breakfast area and a mini fridge in room would be a welcome additions
1 August 2023
Enjoyed our stay, would definitely come back to stay again.
Staff was nice, room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Bar/Restaurant staff was also very nice. Breakfast was delicious, had great options to choose from and crispy bacon. The history of the hotel was also wonderful to hear about and to see in the decorations of the hotel. The free wine tasting was also nice to enjoy. The gift bag on the door was extremely nice since it was not expected. I have never received a gift/goodie bag from any other hotel before.
Price of the pizza at the hotel should be marked down, not worth the price, it should be around $8-$10 max due to the small size (basically the size of a personal pizza).
31 July 2023
Exceptional
Wonderful hotel and fantastic staff. Would have loved to stay even longer. The complementary wine happy hour, the crispy bacon at breakfast, fresh fruit and lovely decor...
Parking is very expensive. But so is the city itself
25 July 2023
Very nice stay in a quirky hotel.
Clean and comfortable rooms. Hotel has a nice atmosphere.
Breakfast is not up to European standard buffet - seating arrangements for breakfast not very comfortable.
13 July 2023
great stay at a historic building that’s been beautifully renovated. the staff is amazing!
the historic building abc the renovation, Dyson air dryer, nice toiletries
rooms in the attic space don’t have a full thermostat for the AC. No need to add the plastic flowers. hotel is very nice as it is.
11 July 2023
Excellent stay in a themed hotel
Quirky. Good Eye for detail. Breakfast.
Location.
22 June 2023
Quirky hotel with friendly atmosphere
The perfect blend of modern with nostalgic features in the heart of Kendal
Room lacked fridge or microwave - inconsistency in what is offered for room rates
20 June 2023
Exceptional
Breakfast was great. Hotel was walking distance to Boston.
15 June 2023
Fabulous
Comfortable and friendly hotel. Very clean and was like a home from home.
Leaving
Hotel facilities
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
- - Happy hour
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available
12 September 2023
Wonderful and cozy in the best location!