The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

Rated 8.9 in 384 reviews. 104 rooms.

★★★★

Originally built in 1894, this historic Victorian-style boutique hotel is situated adjacent to the MIT Campus in Cambridge, and features a unique and cozy atmosphere, complete with many modern conveniences.

Just outside the Kendall's front doors is the area's fantastic public transportation system. This location allows guests to easily access all the areas of the city, including downtown Boston and Harvard University, both only a short distance away.

After a restful night of sleep in individually decorated rooms, guests at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse can start the morning with a variety of breakfast buffet items, or work out at a nearby fitness center with complimentary access. A wine hour is hosted each night in the Rooftop Retreat.

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Recommended Nearby

A guide to great places near The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse

  1. Clover Food Lab KND

    The Brussels Sprout sandwich is out of this world, as is the potato salad. I love this place.

    16 m from hotel
    5 Cambridge Ctr

  2. Gold Dome Coffee

    You need to work at Google to get in. A big caveat and would have been nice to know. Also on the roof.

    83 m from hotel
    4 Cambridge Center

  3. Meadhall

    Abig space with a clean, industrial feel, but somehow it manages to be comfortable. Service is terrific, the food (local oysters and housemade bratwurst) is eclectic and there are 100 beers on tap.

    138 m from hotel
    4 Cambridge Ctr

  4. Venture Cafe At CIC

    Venture Café, a vitalizing venue where entrepreneurs can enjoy networking, seminars and choice wine and beer inside the Cambridge Innovation Center.

    275 m from hotel
    1 Broadway

  5. MIT Alumni Pool/Wang Fitness Center (Building 57)

    Huge windows are perfect for creepers to stare at you while you swim at Alumni pool

    288 m from hotel
    6 Vassar St

  6. Area Four

    Two restaurants in one, both tailor-made for Tech Square: an all-day bakery-cafe attached to a sparse, industrial dining room with two wood-fired ovens.

    428 m from hotel
    500 Technology Sq

  7. Tatte Bakery & Cafe

    I Will come back. Nice place, nice food. A little bit expensive

    465 m from hotel
    318 Third Street

  8. Tatte Bakery & Café

    Everything is good - I love the lattes and the mozzarella sandwiches

    477 m from hotel
    101 Main St

  9. Mamaleh's

    The Rachel is amazing! I would also definitely recommend getting an order of the latkes, they’re fantastic.

    0.5 km from hotel
    1 Kendall Square

  10. Flour Bakery + Cafe

    Wireless is turned off from 11-2pm during peak hours. Otherwise the password is their telephone number.

    0.8 km from hotel
    190 Massachusetts Ave

  11. Charles River

    Whether you're sailing on the river or admiring the view from the Esplanade, this is the a great place to celebrate summer.

    1.0 km from hotel
    Charles River

  12. The Esplanade

    Stroll over to Community Boating for a sail on the Charles. If you’re afraid of the water, enjoy a snooze on the Esplanade’s grassy knolls.

    1.2 km from hotel
    The Esplanade