We loved it. The reclaimed firehouse theme is charmingly-executed, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Our double-queen room was unavailable, so they gave us 2 king rooms for our family of 3. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
My girlfriend and I stayed for a three-day weekend and loved our time at The Kendall Hotel. Specifically, we appreciated the decor with the fire truck and dalmation dog models and other antique decor, the helpfulness of the staff, the breakfast (though I wish it was available past 10am) and the walkability to the Back Bay of Boston (can walk over the bridge and be in Kenmore Square in about a half hour).
1) We booked through ORBITZ and upon arrival were told that we would have to pay $45/day for parking which we were told would have been free had we booked directly. We were also told there was no cheaper parking or street parking nearby. WELL: We found free street parking for part of the time 1 block a way and $11/day weekend parking at the MIT East Campus garage 2 blocks away. (100 Main ST) DON"T GET RIPPED OFF ON PARKING!! 2) The "Breakfast Buffet" is PATHETIC- We've had better breakfasts at bottom end roadside motels. The "BUFFET" was: coffee/ hot water, a few hard-boiled eggs, white bagels, some maybe yogurt stuff in cups, a couple of types of packaged mini-roll things and a few condiments like cream cheese and milk in a pitcher and jelly NO juice/ cereal/ fruit/ pancakes/waffles etc. POINT IS: the place is expensive and multiple posters in the stairwell make promises such as the "Best breakfast"/ Fireman's breakfast/ full breakfast buffet etc. We wound up going out to get something worth eating.
We liked historical significance, comfortable beds, quiet atmosphere, free breakfast, parking on site.
Beautiful and quaint. Best of class. Service was great and facility was spotless.
it is in the perfect part of town, close to public transportation,in the middle of the city but quiet. Felt sorry that i missed the breakfast because of covi19.
Location was good and worth the cost. Rooms were clean.
Mark and Odar - they are very courteous and very attentive. I feel at home.
Excellent experience. Lovely place, friendly and attentive personnel. Excellent environment
I prepaid my hotel with Orbitz. There was $100 charge by the hotel on my credit card. When I called Kendall the staff said I should call my credit card company. She was rude. She said the hold was already released and no longer their problem.
Excelent Place and very friendly Staff. Also have a very good Restaurant
This place goes the extra mile! Fabulous breakfast!
We were pleasantly surprised by this historic hotel. From the moment we arrived, the staff at the hotel was pleasant and assisted us with our needs. Though a bit further away, it was a pleasant walk to Fenway and back to watch the Red Sox play.
Located in MIT, The Kendall Hotel is adjacent to Massachusetts Institute of Technology and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Massachusetts General Hospital. This 77-room, 3-star hotel has free in-room WiFi along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.
Start your day off right with a free buffet breakfast, served each morning from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Explore the hotel and meet new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge, or enjoy a bite to eat at the onsite restaurant. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/cafe.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport Frette Italian sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, free local calls, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guests of The Kendall Hotel enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Self parking is offered for USD 45 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include laundry facilities, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
We loved it. The reclaimed firehouse theme is charmingly-executed, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Our double-queen room was unavailable, so they gave us 2 king rooms for our family of 3. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
My girlfriend and I stayed for a three-day weekend and loved our time at The Kendall Hotel. Specifically, we appreciated the decor with the fire truck and dalmation dog models and other antique decor, the helpfulness of the staff, the breakfast (though I wish it was available past 10am) and the walkability to the Back Bay of Boston (can walk over the bridge and be in Kenmore Square in about a half hour).
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. Your kind words inspire us! Providing our guests with an exceptional experience is our #1 goal., and it is always fulfilling to hear that the improvements we implement and changes we make are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the not too distant future. , Kendall Hotel
1) We booked through ORBITZ and upon arrival were told that we would have to pay $45/day for parking which we were told would have been free had we booked directly. We were also told there was no cheaper parking or street parking nearby. WELL: We found free street parking for part of the time 1 block a way and $11/day weekend parking at the MIT East Campus garage 2 blocks away. (100 Main ST) DON"T GET RIPPED OFF ON PARKING!! 2) The "Breakfast Buffet" is PATHETIC- We've had better breakfasts at bottom end roadside motels. The "BUFFET" was: coffee/ hot water, a few hard-boiled eggs, white bagels, some maybe yogurt stuff in cups, a couple of types of packaged mini-roll things and a few condiments like cream cheese and milk in a pitcher and jelly NO juice/ cereal/ fruit/ pancakes/waffles etc. POINT IS: the place is expensive and multiple posters in the stairwell make promises such as the "Best breakfast"/ Fireman's breakfast/ full breakfast buffet etc. We wound up going out to get something worth eating.
We liked historical significance, comfortable beds, quiet atmosphere, free breakfast, parking on site.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review. We are glad you enjoyed the wine tasting and your stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
Beautiful and quaint. Best of class. Service was great and facility was spotless.
HI Robin: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience --- we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you return in the not too distant future. Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for the positive review!
it is in the perfect part of town, close to public transportation,in the middle of the city but quiet. Felt sorry that i missed the breakfast because of covi19.
Thank you so much for the positive review!
Thank you so much for this 5 out of 5 rate review! It means a lot to us to learn that we provided you with exceptional service, so thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Thank you so much for the positive review! We hope to welcome you again soon!
Wow! Thank you so much for this wonderful review of the Kendall Hotel! We're glad you enjoyed the historic firehouse decor and the accommodations. We hope you'll stay with us again soon!