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Property Amenities
A member of Historic Hotels of America, this boutique hotel was formerly the Engine 7 Firehouse, the oldest building on Kendall Square, built in 1895. 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. Hotel guests have complimentary access to Fitcorp, a nearby health club open Monday - Saturday.
Self parking is available in the garage beneath the hotel, or on the street, with limited availability (surcharge applies).
Rooms
This Victorian firehouse-turned-boutique hotel offers 77 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 is equipped with a full kitchen, gas fireplace, two HDTVs, and a jetted tub.
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Dining
The Kendall Hotel serves a daily complimentary Fireman's Full American Breakfast Buffet, including scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and homemade granola and scones.
The Black Sheep Restaurant & Bar: Classic and innovative American home-style cooking. Focus on fresh organic and local ingredients. Menu may include Pan-Fried Red Snapper, Baked Scallops, Country-style Pork Ribs, Butternut Squash Ravioli. Named in honor of the “black sheep” firefighters of the Engine 7 Firehouse. Located in lobby of original firehouse building. Lunch, dinner weekdays. Light dinner Saturdays. Bar features local microbrews and domestic wines. Closed Sundays.
Recreation
Guests enjoy complimentary access to a health club five blocks away. The club, open daily except Sunday, includes cardio machines, circuit-training equipment, a sauna, and locker rooms with showers, towel service, and toiletries.
The Charles River Esplanade, less than a mile from the hotel, offers miles of waterfront walking, running, and bicycling paths, along with views of sailboats and racing college crews. Tennis courts and picnic areas are located in parks along the Esplanade.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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“Loved it!! And Great price!!”
We loved it! We had the cutest room on the second floor- (wedding room as it had old fashioned wedding photos and we were just married) pale quilts, high ceilings, small but adorable! Smashing bathroom too...new very large tub with jets and all new other fixtures. Loved the robes and decided to stay in and order out just to have a relaxing night. Full breakfast couldn't be beat either. Make sure to call and see if the restaurant is open- we missed it and it looked good. Can't wait to go back.
“A hidden treasure in Cambridge”
I was travelling alone in Boston to visit my daughter and found the Kendall on the internet. The Kendall was less than a minute walk to the T station, taxi stand, bus stop and about a twenty minute walk into Boston. You can certainly survive without a car. Eat in and take away food shops were the same distance away as the T so food and coffee were available opening early and closing late. An ATM machine was a couple of doors down. The Kendall itself was wonderful, from the welcoming fire in the lobby to the antiques scattered throughout the hotel adding old world charm and character to the hotel. The staff were brilliant, being helpful and delightful in every aspect of their job. The restaurant is open for breakfast (included in price) lunch and dinner. Although I only ate there in the morning (delicious), I believe the meals were good. Wine and meet the other guest nights are a nice touch Monday to Thursday nights. I rode the T home each night by myself and did not feel scared at all. The hotel being in such close proximity to the T was great when you emerged from the station. If I was ever to return to Boston I would love to stay at the Kendall again.
“TERRIFIC”
We loved this hotel for the price and would definitely go back. The free and easy accessible parking was great, although the close proximity to the T and the river make it easy to leave the car in place and travel by foot or T. The hotel was lovely. The room was spacious and well appointed. The breakfast and complimentary newspaper made for a pleasant morning. My only complaint was the room was too warm and we couldn't adjust the thermostat successfully.
“best bet”
this place is awesome. Great decor, free parking, nice breakfast.
“Going back in two weeks”
Excellent accommodations. Kendall MBTA station is a few steps away; it's one subway stop from Beacon Hill and two from Harvard Square. This charming hotel is great value for money.
“Hotel with alot of character”
The service, hotel and amenities were great!
“Perfect hotel”
My girlfriend and I stayed for 3 nights at this great hotel. Special rate through Expedia. We had a small room which was very nice -- clean, comfortable and nicely furnished. A welcome change of pace from the standard cookie cutter hotels. Free buffet breakfast is fantastic, even if a little chaotic at times -- a good start to the day. Parking is tight underground but we found a spot easily and left the car there the whole weekend. We commuted using the T-stop which is down the block. Overall very satisfied and would stay again.
“Excellent Boston Value”
The Kendall Hotel, which is located in an old fire station was a great little hotel, and definitely a delight. It is a 1 block away from the T, and a short T-ride into downtown Boston. Parking, internet, and breakfast were all included. GIven that it's nearly impossible to drive in Boston (unless you're local), the Cambridge location was ideal - not too far from the Mass Pike.
“Cambridge's best kept secret”
The Kendall hotel is an oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the college town of Cambridge, MA. The lobby and restaurant are part of an old firehouse, while the rooms are located in a tasteful addition which is linked seemlessly with the original building. The breakfast buffet served in the morning is very satisfying. The rooms are comfortable, quiet and clean. You can't beat the location-next to MIT and the metro stop.
“Inexpensive, good quality Cambridge hotel”
The Kendall Hotel was extremely good value and centrally located to both downtown Boston and Cambridge (Harvard and MIT). Public transport was accessible.
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