The Kendall Hotel At The Engine 7 Firehouse – A Favorite for Families in Cambridge
About the Hotel
Historic Firehouse Accommodations
The Kendall Hotel occupies the former Engine 7 Firehouse, featuring 77 guest rooms with soundproof windows and custom-made mattresses with Frette linens. Room types include Classic Queen rooms in the original firehouse section, Superior Double Queen rooms with two queen beds, Deluxe King rooms with tub and shower bathrooms, and One-Bedroom Suites with full kitchens and whirlpool tubs. All rooms contain Dyson Supersonic hair dryers, bottled water, and welcome snacks.
Black Sheep Restaurant
The Black Sheep Restaurant, named after the Engine 7 firefighters, serves classic American dishes with vegetarian options. Currently closed until Summer 2025, it will reopen serving lunch and dinner with cocktails, local beers, and American wines. Hotel guests receive a complimentary breakfast buffet daily from 7-10 am featuring cereal, fruit, pastries, and egg dishes. Private dining room Engine 7 accommodates up to 15 people for meetings and events.
Cambridge Location Advantages
Located in Kendall Square, the hotel is 0.3 km from Kendall Square entertainment hub, 0.5 km from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and 1 minute walk from the MIT Museum. Charles River Boat Company is 0.6 miles away (4-minute drive). The area offers weekly public events including science discussions, outdoor movies, and farmers market visits on the rooftop garden.
Hotel Services Overview
Services include high-speed Wi-Fi, passes to a nearby health club, 24-hour business center, and discounted self-parking. The $25 nightly destination fee covers amenities including welcome snacks, bottled water, and hair dryers. The rooftop retreat provides skyline views. Accessibility features include ramp access throughout lobby, elevator to all floors, and three accessible rooms with walk-in showers or tubs with grab bars.
Meeting & Event Spaces
The hotel offers two private dining rooms for events, with Engine 7 room accommodating 15 people board-style. Custom menus, printed materials, and wine pairings available. Group bookings require minimum 7 rooms per night with 2-night stay. Food and beverage minimum is $300 per event. AV equipment available upon request.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Dry cleaning
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
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