The Kendall Hotel
About this hotel
Comfortable historic hotel, walk to Massachusetts Institute of Technology Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business center. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and a business center are onsite. The Kendall Hotel offers 77 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
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Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(1,010 Reviews)
5.0
Friendly front desk
Clean room
Comfortable bed
5.0
Loved this hotel. So many amenities. Cute rooms. Delicious breakfast! Great price for the area. Super historical.
5.0
The decor and vibe was impressive! The buffet breakfast was delicious! Will stay again if I had to. Only thing that concerns us was the main door was accessible past midnight. We arrived past 2am and nobody was at front desk and doors are open.
5.0
The Hotel and location are great. I didn’t knew they do not have air conditioning during spring time and room was hot. We had to open up the windows for some relief.
Also the parking is paid. 40$ a day.
I wished the website had clearly said it beforehand when we were booking.
10.0
Charming place with lots of lovely gestures from staff to make us feel welcome. The room did not look like a hotel room but a perfect guest room in a New England home.
10.0
Spacious room, comfortable bed and linens. Loved the fridge. Excellent breakfast and wine hour. Also lived the treats with turndown. Cute and historic building. Parking on site. Will be back!
3.0
Incredibly charming place. Wonderful stay.
10.0
This is a quaint historic hotel in Kendall Square. The lobby and rooms are nicely decorated and very charming. I will definitely stay here again!
8.0
Everything's great in Kendall, only I couldn't do laundry here which caused a little inconvenience.
6.0
The hotel was nice.
Parking was $45 additional per night. The parking garage is in the basement below the hotel and is very tight. I’d recommend a small vehicle if you’re going to park here.
Breakfast was okay. Scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes with sour cream, salsa, and hot sauce available were the choices for hot breakfast during my 4 night stay.
10.0
Upon arrival there were bottles of water and complimentary snacks. Such a lovely restful place after our ride to the city.
8.0
Cute hotel in great location. Not really a "work" hotel, no desk in the room and no gym on premise. The hotel provides a pass to a CAC gym a few blocks away.
10.0
Great stay.
10.0
We loved staying here and definitely will be back. The service was wonderful, room was clean (also I loved the decor of the entire hotel), and I felt very safe in the nearby areas. Conveniently located close to the T which made it super easy and fast to get around. Would definitely recommend this hotel!
10.0
The rooms are very unique.
3.0
Great room, great location, great service. Breakfast was OK but not top notch.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay. Breakfast included was very good.
10.0
So quaint! It’s beautifully decorated for the holidays! So clean and warm!!!
3.0
It was a wondeful stay and safe area to walk around. Lots of good places to eat even next door. The hotel is not a chain and was quiet. Both are good reasons to go there.
5.0
I commute to Cambridge each week and so have stayed at various hotels in the area. The location of the Kendall Hotel is ideal for getting to the Eastern part of the MIT campus. Very welcoming front desk staff and the housekeeping staff do a good job each day. It’s an old building that has been thoughtfully renovated. A very nice and filling breakfast buffet each morning. Great snacks in the room. My only suggested improvement is a better quality of toiletries.
3.0
Best experience in Boston. Everything is beyond expectation. Receptionist is super polite and helpful.
3.0
A very cozy, stylish, and holiday-decor delightful stay. Amazing staff and one of a kind joyful vibe overall. Daily wine tasting for the guests in the evening adds a special classy touch. Will stay again)
5.0
I was upgrade to a nicer room than the one that I ask for. The room was gorgeous, big and clean.
2.0
This is a lovely historical hotel. It was clean, comfortable and we loved the fire station appeal as my father was a fire fighter. Nice daily breakfast.
It is a subway ride to downtown Boston which was fine for us.
Only complaint is for the expense you might think about including the car park.
3.0
Front desk was extremely nice and helpful. The hotel is well built, charming and quiet. Excellent room amenities.
3.0
Very friendly staff, great location and a fantastic hotel overall. Strongly recommend
5.0
We had a comfortable stay; location was convenient since we were visiting MIT. Breakfast was wholesome and the welcome package of nuts, cookies etc in the room was a welcome surprise ! The Kendall Square T station was also within a block for convenient travel locally !
5.0
We loved the goodies delivered to our room due to our extended stay. The service was excellent, and the hotel was cozy.
What we didn't like: we didn't feel safe since no card was required to access the building or the elevator. So, please, you need to enhance that.
The vending machines need to be upgraded, no credit card is accepted, and no more than 1 dollar bill.
5.0
It was amazing
5.0
This hotel was wonderful.
4.0
Cute place, desk staff seemed confused and gave incorrect information regarding billing.
5.0
Located next to redline T station, it is very convenient to go to everywhere. At the heart of MIT Kendall area, you step to MIT bookstore / cafes, Google, Broad Institution. Minutes to Charles River. The area is safe, clean, full of culture. Love my stay!
5.0
I really enjoyed my short stay
3.0
Very nice old hotel with lots of charm. Good breakfast. Enjoyable stay
5.0
Great helpful reception
3.0
Everything was great! They have a fabulous breakfast!
3.0
Our stay at Kendall was wonderful, they held our luggage while we went into the city as our rooms were not ready. We arrived from a cruise ship so it was quite early we had no expectations of room being available. The hotel is close to a T Station which is very important traveling Boston, the breakfast was delicious each morning and our room was comfortable and clean. Will stay here again and will recommend to others traveling in Boston.
5.0
The hotel is small but has a very welcoming feel. The rooms are superb. The lack of a dining room was understandable, but there are good options nearby (especially Row 34 next door), and the breakfast was excellent.
Our only problem was that the hotel was very hard to find—we circled it four times! You might emphasize that the entrance is a converted fire house.
3.0
The building and interior are a delight, with custom decorations and furnishings to match the Fire House theme. The interior looks as great as the exterior. The wine bar in the lobby is a great place to meet, and the breakfast provided each day was wonderful. The whole ambience is so much more inviting than a large chain hotel.
3.0
Exquisite
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cambridge?
The average price for a rental in Cambridge is $266 per night. This rental is $64 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Kendall Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Kendall Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Kendall Hotel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.