Holiday Inn Boston - Cambridge Area by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.9 (540 reviews)
30 Washington Street , Somerville , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Sports amenities for kids
Cons:
Inadequate cleanliness in rooms
Parking fees
Subpar breakfast quality
Attentiveness issues with staff

Categories

Cleanliness
6.54
Issues reported with hair in the bathroom and dirty tables; overall a below standard cleaning experience.
Service
8.01
Most staff were friendly, but there were concerns with attentiveness reported.
Location
9.05
Excellent location close to amenities and a safe neighborhood.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed feedback; some rooms were clean, but issues with bedsheets and maintenance.
Amenities
8.53
Good sports deck for kids and a convenient breakfast option.
Value for Money
7.49
Considered high for the quality of stay received; breakfast not included in all rooms.
Food and Beverage
7.04
Breakfast disappointing compared to standards; food quality criticized.
Overall Experience
9.01
Good overall experience despite some issues; enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:41

Property Description

Luxurious Indoor Pool Facility
Escape to our Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill and indulge in our beautiful indoor pool facility. With a heated pool, rock climbing wall, and "dive-in" movies, relaxation and entertainment are guaranteed.

Classically Decorated Rooms
Our rooms are elegantly designed, featuring high definition televisions and on-demand movies for your enjoyment. Complete with a refrigerator and coffee maker, your comfort is our top priority.

Diverse Dining Options
Savor traditional New England meals, including the famous clam chowder, at our on-site DRAFT Restaurant and Bar. With a variety of dining options nearby at Assembly Row, your culinary cravings will always be satisfied.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Boston-Bunker Hill now and experience unmatched comfort and convenience during your visit to the historic city of Boston.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

For any Room Including Breakfast: The Rate includes a coupon redeemable for breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Limit 20 US dollars per room per day.

Pool capacity is limited to 25 people.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 20 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 540 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.54
Service: 8.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 7.49
Food and Beverage: 7.04
Overall Experience: 9.01
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Spyros Soldatos family_with_children us
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Seyha family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Close to the casino, nice bed, soft pillows.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Noemie couple ca
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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kotaro extended_group jp
3
かなり老朽化が進んだ物件
Pros:

特になし

Cons:

エレベーターの近くの部屋に泊まったが、ものすごい音がするのでレセプションに事情を話して部屋を変えて貰おうとしたところ、「あなたの予約はエレベーターの近くで騒音がある部屋だから安かった。今度から予約する際には注意書きをよく確認した様が良いですよ」と言われた。もちろんBooking.comの明細にはそのような事は書かれていない。
最終的には別の部屋に変えてはくれたが、この一件で私はこのホテルの対応に不信感を抱いた。
その他にも味は悪くないが毎日全く同じメニューの朝食、壊れた入り口のドア、ほとんど選択の余地が無い近隣のレストラン、ホテル内にバーもない、など色々な意味で支払った高い宿泊費に見合った滞在とはとても言い難いと思った。

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Walter family_with_children us
10
Cons:

1 Elevator was broken

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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A.rguez family_with_children do
8
Pros:

La atencion personal del restaurant

Cons:

No me devolvieron el deposito y lo olvide tan bien se extraviaron unos guantes del lobbing

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Hilbrand solo_traveller nl
8
Prima hotel voor een nette prijs
Pros:

Mooi en netjes hotel, ‘s morgens gratis koffie mee naar het openbaar vervoer. Bushalte tegenover en de metro op een paar minuten lopen.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Frank couple us
3
won't be back, even though we come to boston somewhat often.
Pros:

location was good for our needs. woman checking us in was very helpful. quiet.

Cons:

1) manager had poor and confrontative attitude in response to a simple request. 2) "ran out of milk" at breakfast! and it was only 7 am. 3) direct tv did not work one night and into next morning. 4) carpets stained. 5) online advert said there was a functional restaurant for dinner. turns out that was only true for wednesday through sunday nights. in part we chose this hotel because we thought dinner was available.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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joanie family_with_children ca
8
Pros:

Près de la ligne orange en métro, déjeuner inclus avec une belle variété de choix, rapport qualité/prix très satisfaisant, frais de stationnement de 20$/jr quand même abordable

Cons:

Chambre un peu désuète, mais literie propre

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Caitlin couple us
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Nichole family_with_children us
8
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Sandra extended_group es
8
Hotel correcto
Pros:

Está cerca del centro, tienes metro cerca y en coche son 15 min al Public Park. La habitación está bien.

Cons:

Está bien, quizás la calidad de la comida.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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shaydes Family Newport, Northeast Kingdom, Vermont
6
Mixed feelings
Pros:

The hotel was conveniently located close to Boston and so many attractions, the pool deck was incredible and the staff were incredibly friendly. The breakfast was absolutely not worth the $14.95, we made our plates and then didn't even eat a single bite. Due to our experience at breakfast, we didn't even try the dinner. There was hardly ever coffee in the lobby and the ice machines never had ice in them. You can also tell the hotel hasn't been updated since it was built. The room we stayed in needed a new window sill, the mini fridge had no freezer but was supposed to, and the little kitchenette area definitely needs an update. We did book a king suite and the room had ample space, so that was really nice. We will not be staying again, though.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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Clarissa family_with_children us
1
Pros:

The breakfast in the morning

Cons:

I didnt like that I was verbally abused by one of the staff members

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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CaRleen solo_traveller ph
9
Pros:

area is accessible for public transport

Cons:

none

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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marion extended_group us
3
Pros:

I feel like the housekeeping apartment was right on The rooms were clean when I needed something I didn't have to wait very long to get it.

Cons:

I did not like the front office staff he was very condescending. I made my reservation said that we would be there by 1:00 we are a little early and we ended up waiting over an hour and a half in our vehicle withwith a 8-year-old who was going in for surgery the next day .. and the 8-year-old had to go to the bathroom and he was told that he couldn't use the bathroom cuz we were not registered yet. but he was in hurry and getting us into our room so we could get My nephew settled .when I said that I had had a early arrival for 1:00 he said that was at their discretion I get that but it was snowing and I had a 8-year-old who was going in for surgery the next day. We also had made the reservations with the understanding that there was a restaurant downstairs so that you may eat and not have to leave the hotel needless to say the restaurant was closed the whole time we were. It was a very inconvenienced for us because I was one of the reasons why we chose this hotel. And I had made the reservations for king size bed with the couch that folds out for the other two that was in our party but we had to find housekeeping to see if we could get sheets for them you would have thought that if I made a reservation for four that I would have had sheets and stuff in the room.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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melissatD4449JM Friends getaway
8
Quick overnight with friends
Pros:

Hotel was easy to find and navigate. It was clean and welcoming and safe. Staff was pleasant and conscientious. Bed was comfortable.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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Fearless40998561463 Family
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Great hotel, clean, friendly and helpful staff. Perfect for visiting Harvard and exploring Cambridge.

2026-02-16 via Tripadvisor
3
397alannes Solo travel
2
COMBATIVE STAFF .
Pros:

What started off as a great stay with Aileen unfortunately quickly turned into a 1star experience. I checked in on FRIDAY night in which I was treated and treated well, I landed late and originally was supposed to checkout the next day but plans changed. From Saturday to Monday I was greeted by pleasant staff , a male(I do not know his name ) and Aileen they ensured my stay was excellent going over and beyond to make sure my stay was pleasant and comfortable. Well that changed today. On Monday , I spoke to the young man at the front desk and explained though I had requested housekeeping I hadn’t gotten it for my whole stay. I originally requested it for 3:00 pm then corrected myself and requested 3:30 pm The housekeepers who appeared annoyed showed up to my room at 3:00 despite me making a correction with the front desk which wasn’t a big deal so I told them that I had changed to 3:30 and they came back around 4:30. Upon going back to my room I noticed the room wasn’t serviced completely still trash in the trash and all over the room but I brushed it off as they were ready to leave and after all ATLEAST I got my bed changed .
On Tuesday morning I called the front desk and explained I would be actually checking out today and Glenda explained I could only get until 1:00pm. I explained every other day I had 2 pm but overall just accepted 1pm and hung up the phone.
Within 2 minutes my phone was ringing again. I answered a lady introduced herself as Darlene the head housekeeping and immediately asked me if I was really leaving today. I told her I was then she became extremely combative telling me that the day before the housekeepers came a few times and I wasn’t ready for service .
OK? I explained to her they came at the uncorrected time I had originally told the front desk 3:30 and they came early. She began to argue with me and I explained to her I was in a zoom meeting and whatever discrepancies she had about her staff and the room cleaning was COMPLETELY IRRELEVANT and should not be brought to me . She argued with me that I had to stay on the phone despite me telling her I HAVE TO GO. From the beginning of the call she was accusatory combative and confrontational and I had NO IDEA WHY OR WHERE THIS CALL WAS COMING FROM! Her tone was condescending and rude.
I called Glenda back and explained that the head housekeeper had no business calling confronting me about the miscommunication of her staff as well as telling me “I HAD TO STAY ON THE PHONE DESPITE ME SAYING I HAVE TO GO” and she was dismissive saying
“Well she was trying to give you 2 o clock checkout “
I was completely confused because Glenda originally told me 1pm was the latest she could do and I accepted it. I HAD NO IDEA THE HOUSEKEEPER DARLENE WAS OFFERING 2 pm because from the beginning of the call she was trying to argue with me
UNPROVOKED. The call from Darlene seemed very random AND NOT ONCE DID SHE MENTION 2pm checkout .
It was the most UNPROFESSIONAL INTERACTION THAT was misdirected and I was collateral. There’s no reason any staff should have confronted me about anything that was going on as a result of miscommunication especially if I wasn’t bringing anything to their attention . DO BETTER HOLIDAY IN!

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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Kathryn solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noisy

2026-01-28 via Nuitee