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Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG

2.5 star property

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A modern living room with a glass coffee table, grey sofa, and yellow patterned cushions. A fireplace is visible on the right, and there are shelves with decorative items above it.
A Holiday Inn Express building with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a glass elevator, a sofa, a coffee table, and a blue mat.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a blue mat at the entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a TV.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a window with a view, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a window with a view, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with drawers, a chair, a TV, and a window with a blue blind.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a window with a view, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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 center, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business center 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 onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us 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 like an off-leash area.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and a computer
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 13 minutes by car from Boston College and 13 minutes from Harvard University
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, 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 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
  • 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
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-leash 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 cribs (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 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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Waltham Holiday Inn Express
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Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, perfectly fine hotel to stay in for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chih Chieh

Liked: Staff & service
Staffs are friendly, room is clean and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, offered great amenities and a perfect location. The staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
menu was good but didnt care for the coffee parking excellent staff friendly and helpful very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness
The checkin was very quick and friendly. The room was clean, had everything we needed and very nice. Breakfast was delicious and all staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anurag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was fresh and very good. room was clean. Parking was convenient and felt safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

10/10 Excellent

TZU-CHIANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026