Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG

2.5 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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385 Winter St, Waltham, MA, 02451
  • Place, Mass General Waltham
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenway Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(85 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG

Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Boston Children's at Waltham. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 13 minutes by car from Harvard University and 14 minutes from Harvard Square
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Waltham hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • 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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 677 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , a nice hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very clean, good breakfast, effortless for us and very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chih Chieh

Liked: Staff & service
Staffs are friendly, room is clean and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the staff was great had a good 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. The staff was great, nice room and solid breakfast. With all the snow, parking was a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

WILSON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is amazing hotel, clean and quiet , I recommend all friends..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff, great continental breakfast and extremely clean rooms. I am handicap and they accommodated me with a room close to the front desk and breakfast room. I felt safe traveling alone and being near the front desk but it was still quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great price and great facility
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights and all was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were nice, check-in was easy, breakfast was good and had tons of options, rooms were accommodating, the property is gorgeous and had a view of the water. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rénald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean , breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was great. breakfast is wonderful. the staff at breakfast was super
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gentlemen at the front desk was very polite and helpful. Room was clean and the free breakfast was very good. Price of the room was very reasonable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure being there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Th breakfast menu was fresh and tasty and well stocked. Pet friendly was a good bonus. Rooms were spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location and nice beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025