Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

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385 Winter St, Waltham, MA, 02451
  • Mass General Waltham
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Brandeis University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bentley College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Waltham

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG in Waltham (Piety Corner), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Harvard University and Boston College. .This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Harvard Square and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Boston University.

What's nearby

  • Mass General Waltham - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brandeis University - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Bentley College - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Harvard University - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Boston College - 14 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Waltham Station - 4 min drive
  • Woodland Station - 10 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atrium Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0002803080
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are updated, nice, clean and have everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was clean! We came 2hrs away to see a concert & this was the best place to stay for what we needed. Hotel staff was so kind & helpful! Room was clean. Very much enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rojin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Séjour parfait. 2 nuits et nous y retournerions sans problème. Bien situé. Le déjeuner est excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel met our needs and we were pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean, nice place to stay. Breakfast is great. Stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frederic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Medina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to Brandeis University
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Courteous and professional staff, clean and quiet atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady in the dining room in the morning works so hard and is so friendly. The food was always well stocked, hot and delicious. Thank you💝
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Superior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for my business trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel was great, I recommend.

Easy check in and out. The place was clean, easy parking, Great staff. No noises, safe environment. Overall great for family trips.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with family
Clean, basic room. Friendly staff. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Windy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great room on the 6th floor. It had a window seat and a view of the water. It was absolutely charming. In addition, there were plenty of electrical outlets and USB charging ports. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was fine. It was nothing special, but it was safe and clean, and I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Herrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Great hotel in a convenient location near Boston. Bed, tv, bathroom, free breakfast all good. Only negative is the sound proofing. You can hear everyone in hallway talking, screaming, yelling, running.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranfy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025