Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a glass coffee table.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the interior through the glass doors.
A hotel lobby with a revolving door, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a TV.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

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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.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(87 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Waltham

At Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Brandeis University and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Boston Children's at Waltham. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, free self-parking and a 24-hour business centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Piety Corner hotel include Harvard University and Harvard Square.

What's nearby

  • Mass General Waltham - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Harvard University - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Fenway Park - 20 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Copley Square - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Boston Common - 24 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Atrium Lounge at Embassy Suites Waltham - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪B&F Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Honest Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Copper House Tavern - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG

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.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. The tax ID number is C0002803080. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG on 29 Nov 2026 start from AU$163, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG is Carson Beach (19.1 km).

Is Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers love the free on-the-go breakfast here! Offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG?

Furry friends are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our family had a wonderful trip—the accommodation was very clean, and everything was completely satisfying. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good Breakfast and Easy parking. Right next to I90/I95
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, perfectly fine hotel to stay in for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Right next to the highway making it accessible for lots of locations by car, such as Salem, Maine, Vermont etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nicely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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I didn’t use the amenities. The hotel was convenient for travel. Clean, breakfast was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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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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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Came to visit boston to see Ariana Grande in concert and staying here made my experience 100 x better! My room was so clean and very affordable! Service was 10/10, employees are so sweet and helpful as well! The location is only abt 20 minutes outside of the city which is great! & to top it off the complementary breakfast was very good, They had a variety of food to eat! It was delicious- thank you again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most Holiday in Expresses I have stayed at have been excellent. This one as well. All the staff from the front door to the breakfast servers were super friendly. Room was clean and breakfast was good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The check-in process was incredibly fast and efficient! My room was massive and spotlessly clean. I was also very impressed with the breakfast—the variety was fantastic, and the cinnamon rolls were absolutely delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Staff, breakfast, room, etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025