The Kendall Hotel At The Engine 7 Firehouse – A Favorite for Families in Cambridge

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.