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
7 September 2024
Great boutique hotel in an amazing location
The location was perfect for our visit it was near the train and very walkable. The hotel was clean and cozy. The theming was really fun and the breakfast was delicious.
The parking area was super cramped and a little scary to try and park in unless you have a compact car.
3 September 2024
Exceptional
The hotel is gorgeous! Very clean and welcoming! The rooms are amazing, pretty and comfortable. They welcome you with some snacks in the room. The staff is very friendly and knows to give good advices on what to see in the city and where to find the best food. The breakfast is delicious!
Parking is a bit too expensive ($45) for just one night.
31 August 2024
Exceptional
Quiet, enjoyable
19 August 2024
Exceptional
Fantastic location and staff
16 August 2024
Exceptional
Comfy beds. Thick and luxurious towels. Delicious breakfast. Perfect for a trip to Cambridge and a quick ride with the Red Line to Downtown
16 August 2024
Overall, a very good stay.
Breakfast was good with a variety of fruit and cereals. The staff was friendly and willing to answer questions. Liked the nod to the building's history as a fire house with little touches here and there.
The room was spacious,but seating was limited to just the room chair by the desk. The periphery of the bed had no table for my phone, so I would have to get up and sit up and twist to see what time it was.
16 August 2024
Wish hot water and coffee was available in the afternoon
Nice display
Better bread and buns More selection of hot food
13 August 2024
Hotel was just as it looks on the website. Very cool historical building. Quiet and in a great area. The staff especiall
Quiet, comfortable beds, and in a great area.
They no longer had a bar or restaurant. Would have chosen a different hotel if we would have been informed that that had changed.
1 August 2024
Historical firehouse . Comfortable well priced. Easy underground parking. Not a lively neighborhood if you are a tourist
Always a perfect fit for us. Clean, comfortable, affordable, ( has bathrobes). Breakfast good. Perfect parking situation underground. The neighborhood is on the MIT campus with more businesses and Google, but there are a few restaurants across the street. Not the place if you want an evening lively neighborhood.
Nothing.
31 July 2024
Staff is amazing
Staff is amazing
31 July 2024
Staff is amazing
Staff is amazing
28 July 2024
Very happy with our stay.
This hotel is small but really nice. We arrived from Portugal extremely jet lagged and it was nice to have a comfortable bed to sleep in before we started college tours the next morning. This hotel is right next to MIT. The beds are truly queen size with very comfortable linens. The AC worked great. The shower is older but has good pressure. The pillows were all very comfortable. The included breakfast has a good spread of food, including some gluten free items as well. Overall, I would recommend this hotel.
Would have been nice if the weekend breakfast started at 6:30 instead of 7.
28 July 2024
Very pleasant stay in Boston Kendall square
Pleasant staff, super clean bed sheet, beautiful decorations inside the hotel, great location etc
Breakfast was regular.
24 July 2024
This has been our go to place since my daughter went to mit 15 years ago . You have always taken care of us
Feels like home
23 July 2024
Very good
Very friendly staff, breakfast delicious
No parking available. The garage was pretty expensive
9 July 2024
Lovely hotel in the heart of MIT.
A lovely hotel with character. Staff were friendly and helpful but lowkey. We treated ourselves to the deluxe king room which was very nice - spacious and very comfy bed. Great breakfast buffet.
Our second deluxe on the 7th floor was much smaller and darker than the one on the 4th floor. Luckily our teens liked the attic feel.
7 July 2024
Very homely place, affordable for Boston, close to the subway. I would come again.
Helpful staff, large room/bathroom, very cozy and homely room, very close to the subway. Overall I was very happy and I would stay here again. Lastly, the overall setting/deco of the place with the firefighter theme is very nice.
Breakfast is so-so (American standard), and there is not much room to sit and no proper tables, rather small lounge tables. The room is a bit dark because of the single small window, and there was no good place to hang large coats/suits. Prices, as usual for Boston, are outrageous.
6 July 2024
Delightful!
Beautiful Property, very convenient to the T. Loved the welcome snack and water! The staff were so nice! Breakfast was amazing!
Loved everything! Just wished they served honey with the Tea in the morning.
30 June 2024
Great location, not so great value
Cool vibe as a boutique hotel themed as firehouse. A block away from the red line T stop. Very solid breakfast each morning (way better than the chain hotels), but not extravagant. Comfortable rooms. Hotel staff very responsive to any needs.
Rooms showing their age a bit... we had 2 different rooms as the AC stopped working in one, they upgraded us which was great but TV didn't work in new room and toilet was wobbly. Given the cost, didn't expect that.
29 June 2024
Brilliant location, warm staff, and love the classic furniture.
Highly recommend this property, it's got a very homely vibe and super close to MIT campus. The welcome at Reception could have been better especially as I did a 14 hour flight, then again it was a Sunday so I also appreciated getting my room keys in seconds.
No dining facilities other than breakfast. The hotel should convert the restaurant to a coffee/tea shop.
28 June 2024
Overall, we enjoyed the stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again in the future.
The cleaning staff were very friendly. They did a great job of cleaning our room everyday, replacing towels, etc. Breakfast offerings were good, though we rarely took advantage of it because of our schedule.
Front desk personnel were not very inviting or friendly. Very rarely were they at the front desk and available to answer any questions or make recommendations.
26 June 2024
A charmingly elegant hotel with character that makes you want to stay longer
This hotel was the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. It was elegant and quaint with character at the same time. The common areas are lovely and spacious. The breakfast was great. Eggs, bacon, potatoes, all types o hot and cold cereals, Wonderful breads, muffins and fresh fruit. Our room was on the top floor with a extremely comfortable king bed. A lovely sitting area, fridge and microwave and fair size bathroom. It is 3 doors down from the subway and surrounded by MIT. I feel I am not capturing the charm of this hotel properly. It is an absolute gem. I highly recommend it. Very close to restaurants too.
I had absolutely no complaints
25 June 2024
Hidden gem
This charming hotel sits in the heart of Kendall Square. Rooms are spacious, staff is attentive. Great breakfast buffet every morning that inudes dedicated gluten free items and a separate gluten free toaster. Daily wine tasting in the evening is just what you need after a long day.
Nothing! Loved the place.
24 June 2024
Best and most intriguing hotel I have stayed at
Perfect área, very unique hotel with intriguing museum like decor. One of a kind. Extremely clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast. It’s an experience to stay here.
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Hotel facilities
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - 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)
Food & Drink
- - Kid-friendly buffet
Parking
- - Parking garage
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
7 September 2024
A cosy historic place run by nice people in close to MIT and Google. Perfect mixture.
A historic landmark hotel, nicely furnished, high feel good and comfortable level.