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350 Main Street, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States of America

#1 of 21 hotels in Cambridge

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 282 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel, shame about cost!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Incredibly expensive (it was Boston marathon weekend). I’d have stayed longer but the cost was prohibitively expensive, even for Boston.

    Lovely hotel in great location. Good to have option of picking up breakfast early, without waiting for breakfast hours.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    Cozy stay in Boston
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing I can think of.

    This Boutique Hotel is one of the nicest hotels I've stayed at. The room was a bit small but very cozy and the bathroom was awesome with a large comfortable jacuzzi tub. All small details made this an amazing stay. The breakfast was very tasty and a decent variety of foods to choose from. Compared to other hotels in the area which do not offer it, it was perfect! The location is right next to MIT and the metro station (15 min to downtown). I strongly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to visit Boston.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Front desk staff not available in the morning

    Great room and location. Very cozy!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Fabulous hotel and a fantastic location with staff that is exceptionally friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff is exceptionally friendly. We had a few special requests and the hotel staff went above and beyond to accommodate them. The location is also right next to a red line stop which is very convenient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    i did like the hotel and will try it again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room was very warm and shower did not flow right

    excellent breakfast and wine tasting in the evening

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Stayed here for an MIT meeting. It's a great choice if you prefer boutique hotels over large faceless chains. I had a lovely suite that was so comfortable and a very decent breakfast was also included.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    10
    Very good.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nil.

    All in all, very good hotel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Advertised on site parking difficult to find and then not able to be used - couldn't really get in without potentially damaging car! But local garage close by and easy to use.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    9.0
    Great location. Lovely hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Front desk not always staffed

    Great breakfast bar

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    10
    I would definitely return to the Kendall!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was a little too warm!

    Hotel was lovely. Complimentary wine tasting was nice. Lounge area was comfortable and several groups were able to converse easily in the evening over drinks. Breakfast was great. Room was comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2023

    10
    Had a fabulous time here with friends- hope to return soon!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are adorable and so clean!!! Loved the wine tasting at the bar

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and quirky boutique hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coffee and tea were basic - no decaf tea nor fresh milk in the rooms. Breakfast the same each day - it was good but would have liked a change after 3 days.

    Quirky and fun place to stay. A converted fire station. All round excellent staff and a fun place to be

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking is expensive (but so is all of Boston)

    The people are amazing! Great service, incredibly nice and friendly. also the breakfast was outstanding

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    10
    Amazing stay in Boston !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price of parking 🙄 25$ friday and 45$ saturday. Parking lot was not even full. Therefore with my 2 nights reservationi though Maybe 25$ each night or one night free could have been appreciated!

    Pretty Nice place! Breakfasts was amazing! Staff very Nice and a available!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In our 5 days 4 nights stay, the breakfast are always the same. I hope they have more options.

    The hotel is very charming. Very close to the subway.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    10
    A wonderful stay in Cambridge while visiting Harvard and MIT in walking distance. A
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    An interestingly great hotel at a perfect location with unique decoration and terrific breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Love the location and the history behind the hotel. The staff were great !!!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    10
    Short vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A minor issue but I prefer a standalone shower rather than in the bath.

    Great location close to the subway and only 10-15 minutes from both the centre of Boston and Harvard. The staff were welcoming on arrival and the room was large and bright with comfortable bed. Breakfast choice was excellent with a choice of eating outside or in the comfortable lounge.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    10
    A wonderful stay! Worth the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit far from the historic sites.

    Very nice place! The room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was excellent, and we had an easy late check in. There were also snacks waiting for us and wine tasting at the bar in the evening.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    10
    GOOD
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    DISAPPOINTED RESTAURANT WAS NOT OPEN, THERE WAS NO BAR

    BEAKFAST WAS GOOD.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    10
    Wonderful and cozy in the best location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As always, a wonderful stay. Our room was so comfortable and the staff was super responsive and wonderful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    10
    We had such a good time and would stay here forever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pricey for sure. Wish the parking was free or at least not as expensive as it was.

    We loved it! Room was comfy, clean and perfect for our needs. Complimentary healthy snacks and water were delivered to our room shortly after our arrival. We also took advantage of the free wine tasting which was very much anticipated! Enjoyed delicious sangria as well. Breakfast was plentiful - so many choices! And the coffee was AHH-MAAY-ZINNG. I've been talking about that coffee since we had it!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    - room was missing a microwave, eventhough I believe booking.com indicated there would be one for my room type. But perhaps I'm remembering incorrectly.

    - great location - clean bathroom (very important for me)! - friendly and helpful night staff (even gave me numbers for taxis and helpful advice for using the T train for a really early flight)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very nice and clean although rooms small vs the price. Breakfast good.
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Said had restaurant available staff said none.

    Close to MIT

    Stayed in September 2023

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