Holiday Inn Express Boston-Waltham by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.7 (809 reviews)
385 Winter Street , Waltham , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Comfortable beds
Good location
Cons:
Breakfast variety
Noise at night in some rooms
Safety concerns with entrance

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Many reviews praised cleanliness, though some mentioned areas for improvement.
Service
9.18
Overall, staff interactions were positive with mentions of helpfulness and friendliness.
Location
8.72
Location considered convenient, with good access to nearby areas.
Room Quality
8.87
Rooms are described as spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities are satisfactory; some suggested improvements for breakfast items.
Value for Money
8.86
Guests felt the hotel offered good value relative to the price.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Breakfast received mixed reviews; some found it lacking in quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.68
Generally positive feedback with guests willing to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 03:55

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Waltham, Holiday Inn Express Boston-Waltham offers easy access to Bentley University and Brandeis University. Just 20 km from Logan Airport, our hotel is a perfect choice for travelers.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with our air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower. Stay connected with free WiFi and kick start your day with a complimentary breakfast.

Fitness and Business Facilities
Maintain your workout routine at our fitness centre and take care of business at the on-site business centre. Whether you're here for work or leisure, we have you covered.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Boston-Waltham for a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

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 allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • 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$15 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

8.7
Based on 809 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.18
Location: 8.72
Room Quality: 8.87
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Vail • couple • us
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Lucia • couple • us
10
A beautiful experience
Pros:

Great

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Medeiros • couple • us
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Brooke • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

EVERYTHING

Cons:

Nothing it was all a good experience

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • extended_group • us
10
Pleased
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly. Breakfast was full of variety. Great place to stay outside of the hustle and bustle of the city but close enough to get there in a short amount of time. Central to shopping and restaurants.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Treebeard2005 • Family • West Deptford, New Jersey
8
Good Hotel to Visit Boston But Some Things to Improve
Pros:

As I was looking for a hotel in Boston area, I saw that most hotels in or near downtown Boston and Cambridge were very expensive. Then, I found this Holiday Inn Express located in Waltham, that was about 30 minutes away by car from downtown Boston. There were some other hotels nearby, but I chose this one because it was offering a point booster for my Chase credit card points.

I had no problem to visit downtown Boston, Cambridge, and surrounding areas from the hotel. The distance was not too bad by car because it was Sunday when I visited Boston (Commons, Seaport, Northend, etc.). But it could get worse if it were weekdays.

The room itself was very clean and designed nicely. I booked two rooms for 2 nights - one with 2 queen beds and the other with a king bed. The room sizes were normal or slightly bigger than other hotel rooms. Each room was equipped with a mini refrigerator.

Breakfast was okay and just same as any other family hotels. The area was clean and nice.

I was staying in the king room that was located at the end of the first floor by the side doors. Everything was good except the door slamming noise. Every time someone was going out or coming in, the doors were closing with big noise. That noise surprised me several times while sleeping.

The worst part happened on the second night. While I was sleeping, there was big noise from the hallways. It sounded like some people were yelling and fighting. It was 4am, and I was too tired to even call the front desk. It subsided after about 30 minutes.

I later figured out that the guests in the next room to mine were fighting against each other and the police came to arrest them. It was not the hotel's fault, but I felt like they could have dealt with it more quickly and efficiently. I don't know if there was any security guard on site. I was so scared and puzzled in the middle of the night. The staff did not compensate me for anything about what happened. She just said "Sorry."

Although it was not directly the hotel's fault, I wish there could be something for me because that fight ruined my sleep and negatively influenced my traveling on the day I checked out. I had such a hard time driving up to Maine on that day because I was not able to sleep well due to the fight and the door slamming noise.

One thing I want to point out is the bathroom design. Although it looked very modern and nice, the towel hanger's location might be dangerous to short people. They might get hurt by it. I am 6' 2" tall and my shoulder bumped there several times since it was right by the bathroom sliding door.

The staff was nice to provide me bar soaps when I requested them.

Overall, it is a nice hotel in a good location to visit Boston and the surrounding areas. But it may need some improvements, especially the slamming side doors.

2026-05-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Angel • family_with_children • us
10
Great place to stay while picking up my kid from college. Had a great one night layover. Will book here again in the fal
Pros:

First was the warm welcome by the staff at check-in. Everyone looked professional, and the breakfast was not bad either. Room was clean and in perfect order. Overall an excellent experience.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Omayra • solo_traveller • pr
10
Pros:

Excelente!

Cons:

Excelente!

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Kadir • couple • tr
8
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Diego • extended_group • ec
9
PRACTICO
Pros:

PRACTICO EL HOTEL

Cons:

POCO LEJOS DE LA CIUDAD

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Sheiman • solo_traveller • us
9
My stay was short. I felt safe and the room spotless. Thank you!
Pros:

Great location. Simple amenities. Breakfast was fine.

Cons:

Hallway traffic was very loud. Walls thin.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • family_with_children • us
10
I recommend this hotel to all it's a great place and the same goes for all the staff as well
Pros:

I'm a regular this ficility and they are always very welcoming and the hotel is very uiet and always very clean rooms are big and the breakfasts are well with ur stay as well

Cons:

ABSOULTLY NOTHING

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

The location, delicious breakfast and cost effective rooms.

Cons:

Ants. And a gentleman in tbe breakfast area has a short temper.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • family_with_children • us
5
Overall it was ok for one night.
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and the Breakfast was exceptional.

Cons:

The room was smaller than expected. There was no chair in the room to sit in. The outlets were weak, it took a long time to charge my phone.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Z5974CZbarbarac • Family
10
Location, location!
Pros:

Love the hotel, especially the breakfast! The location was great, as there are good restaurants as near as across the street. And accessibility to the highway was also a plus.

2026-03-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Barbara • couple • us
9
Pros:

Loved the breakfast and the nearness to good restaurants. The location right off Rte. 95 was also great

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Medeiros • couple • us
10
Pros:

Good

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Erhan • couple • tr
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee