Location & Directions
Situated in a prime location, The Kendall places you at the crossroads of urban sophistication and local charm. Discover renowned dining, premier shopping, and stunning attractions—all within walking distance.
Subway Stations
Kendall/MIT 282ft.
Red LineTrain Stations
North Station (MBTA) 1.7 miles
Science Park/West End Light rail Station 1.8 miles
Back Bay Station 2.2 miles
Amtrak & Orange Line*Please note that for some stations you might need to take more than 1 method of transport or additional walk.
Th closest airport is Boston Logan International Airport.
By Car
Directions from the airport:
5.2miles
Get on MA‑1A South from Airport Way and Airport Road (Arrival Level). Take the ramp to Central Parking, following the lane for “Airport Rd – Arrival Level.” Use the right two lanes to turn slightly right onto the MA‑1A S ramp toward I‑93 N / Sumner Tunnel / Government Center.
Continue on MA‑1A S toward Cambridge for 1.5 miles, then use the right lane to take the MA‑3 N exit toward Storrow Drive. Continue with a slight right onto the MA‑3 N ramp toward MA‑28 S / Storrow Drive.
Use the left lane to take the MA‑3 N exit toward Government Center / Kendall Square, then turn right onto MA‑3 S / Longfellow Bridge.
Continue onto Main Street for 0.3 miles, then continue onto Broadway for 0.2 miles.
Turn left onto Ames Street, then turn right back onto Main Street. You will find us on the right.
*This is a toll road
By Public Transport
- From Terminal B Arrivals take SL1 towards South Station.
- Get down on South Station (8 stops) and follow the signs for Red Line Alewife, street, Commuter Rail, Bus Terminal, Silver Line Nubian.
- Follow the signs for Red Line - Alewife.
- Get down on Kendal/MIT (4 stops). Follow the signs for Buses, Elevator, Cambridge Center, Main Street, and head west on Main St toward Dock St,
Local Transportation
Kendall Square is one of the most transit-connected neighborhoods in Greater Boston, and we want to make your stay as easy and car-free as possible.
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Cambridgeside Galleria shuttle
Heading to CambridgeSide for shopping, dining, or a stroll along the waterfront? The CambridgeSide Galleria Shuttle — known as "The Wave" — is a free service running between the Kendall/MIT T-Stop, Kendall Theatre, and CambridgeSide Galleria, every 20 minutes.
Hours of operation are Monday–Saturday, 9am–6pm, and Sunday, 12pm–6pm. The stop is located in front of the MIT Coop at 3 Cambridge Center, Kendall Square.
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EZRide shuttle
The EZRide Shuttle is open to the general public and connects Boston's North Station and Cambridgeport via Kendall Square, serving North Point, Community College, Lechmere, East Cambridge, and MIT. Charles River TMA It's a fast, easy way to reach the North End, the Green Line, and everything in between.
On weekdays, service runs between Cambridgeport and North Station with frequent departures throughout the day. Weekend service is also available on the Lechmere–Kendall portion of the route.
The nearest stop to The Kendall Hotel is Kendall Square (T) at 71 Ames St., just steps from our front door. For real-time tracking, download the Passio Go app, available on the App Store or Google Play.
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Bike Rentals
Want to explore Cambridge and Boston on two wheels? Bluebikes makes it easy. With more than 5,000 bikes and nearly 600 stations across Metro Boston, there's always a bike waiting to get you where you need to go. Kendall Square is one of the most bike-friendly neighborhoods in the region, and several Bluebikes stations are located within easy walking distance of the hotel.
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Walking Path to Kendall Square
The Kendall Hotel sits at 350 Main Street, placing you steps from one of the most exciting urban neighborhoods in the country. The heart of Kendall Square — the Main Street and Broadway intersection — is just a 3-minute walk from our front entrance. Head east on Main Street and you're there.