Information & Amenities
A member of Historic Hotels of America, this boutique hotel was formerly the Engine 7 Firehouse, the oldest building on Kendall Square. The “T” transit station, across the street, offer fast and easy access to downtown Boston’s businesses and historic attractions. Firehouse memorabilia, antiques, original art, and handmade quilts pay tribute to the area’s rich history.
Guests at The Kendall Hotel enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning. The Black Sheep Restaurant, serving lunch and dinner, was named in honor of the Engine 7 firefighters, who considered themselves “the black sheep” of the Cambridge Fire Department. The bar serves locally brewed beers and domestic wines.
The hotel hosts a wine hour Monday - Thursday evenings in its rooftop retreat, a solarium with views of the Boston skyline.
Self parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of rooms: 73
- Number of suites: 4
- Number of floors: 7
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee in lobby
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Complimentary breakfast
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Fireplace in lobby
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (free)
- Parking garage
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Smoke-free property
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
Rooms
This Victorian firehouse-turned-boutique hotel offers 73 guestrooms and four suites, all charmingly appointed with antique-reproduction furnishings. Beds are topped with Colonial-style quilts, Ralph Lauren 100-percent cotton linens, and both down and non-allergenic pillows.
Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access are complimentary. Clock radios come with MP3 jacks. Welcome amenities include bottled water and chocolates on the first night. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, and British Gilchrist & Soames bath products. Local and toll-free calls are complimentary.
Each one-bedroom suite, renovated in summer 2007, is equipped with a full kitchen, gas fireplace, two HDTVs, and a jetted tub.
In-Room Features
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- CD player
- Premium bedding
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Free local calls
- Voice mail
- Internet access - complimentary
- Bottled water in room (complimentary)
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Makeup mirror
- Sewing kit
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Welcome amenities
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Located Near
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - adjacent
CambridgeSide Galleria Mall - 0.25 mile
Garment District - 0.5 mile
Museum of Science - 0.5 mile
Fleet Center - 0.5 mile
Charles River Esplanade - 0.75 mile
Boston Public Garden - 1 mile
Boston Common - 1 mile
Haymarket - 1 mile
Boston Harbor - 1 mile
Hynes Convention Center - 1 mile
Beacon Hill - 1 mile
The State House - 1 mile
USS Constitution - 1 mile
Symphony Hall - 1.5 miles
Newbury Street shopping - 1.5 miles
Harvard University - 2 miles
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): Approximate driving time to this Cambridge hotel is 20 minutes and distance is 5.5 miles.
Getting there: Taxi fare to The Kendall Hotel is $16-$25. Shuttle vans cost $5-$15. For guests traveling light, the “T” is a budget-friendly alternative, with fare just $1.50. From the airport, take the Kendall Square/MIT Red Line “T” to Kendall Station.
Getting around: Walking and taking the “T” are the best ways to get around town. The Kendall “T” station is across from The Kendall Hotel.
Policies
There are no room charges for children 12 and younger when staying in the same room as their parents or guardians.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Cash not accepted
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Address
Sorry, an error has occurred and we are unable to show you a map of The Kendall Hotel right now.350 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
USA
Nearest major airport:
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
Area:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America