Holiday Inn Express Boston - Waltham by IHG

Room quite small - breakfast NOT good! We chose this hotel because it was convenient to the places we needed to go and pet friendly. We do prefer IHG properties when traveling and this one had recently been re-done. The room was in nicely done & convenient for us with our small dog BUT clearly the bed choice was not appropriate for the size room. There was approximately 1' of space between wall & bed on one side, same between second bed and heating unit. About 2' between the beds and the same between end of beds and desk/bureau unit. Two adults could NOT pass each other. We had to back up to find space to let the other person by. This is not a room meant for 2 queen beds. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom "all new" looking and spacious enough. It was quiet and comfortable otherwise. On the other hand, we are used to the type of breakfast offered at Holiday Inn Express hotels and it is usually quite adequate. The dining area was nice but that is it. The food every morning was almost inedible. There was nothing that was hot. The toaster barely worked. The attendant did not come out often to check on things. Nothing more unappetizing than cold scrambled eggs and sausage. We would consider staying here again but if the food is the same- you certainly do not get your money's worth with the "breakfast included"! Location is OK and lots of restaurants nearby - that is a plus.

Choose this property - great value! Great location, clean, nice staff with a more than adequate free breakfast included. The room was large with super fresh bed linen. The bathroom was perfection. There was a microwave and fridge provided too. I would highly recommend this property!

An affordable clean hotel near Boston We choose this hotel because of close proximity to Boston with free self parking. Hotel itself is clean with new decor, price is affordable. Lobby smelled nice. Location near corporate offices. Breakfast was standard, nothing memorable. Pillow kinda sad and thin. Too bad the room next door smoke marijuana all night and the smell permeated to ours. Overall a good hotel for its price range.

Not Like the Photos Based on the photos and reviews, we were expecting a better stay. Perhaps the rooms elsewhere in the hotel were a bit nicer? We had a first floor room. The room itself was fine, but there were a bunch of little things that added up to a non-stellar stay. Our biggest problems were related to the bathroom. The bathroom seemed designed by someone who was completely unbothered by anyone knowing what was going on in there. The toilet is angled against the wall, and seemed to amplify any noise made in there. The door was frosted glass, so sounds and blaring light would come out whenever someone was in there. And of course, no lock to keep anyone out. Unique to our room, the bathtub was stopped up. You stood in a pool of your own wastewater that drained minutes after the shower was over. Also, no bars of soap are provided, only squirt bottles of liquid soap. A little less expensive than neighboring properties which we would probably consider in the future. Not sure it’s worth saving the money.

Very nice stay Very good value since it is very hard to find room in Boston area for less than $200 per night. Hotel seems new. Room was very clean. No problem with WiFi. Shower was very good. Breakfast area was clean and well staffed. Enjoy cinnamon rolls ! First time staying in Waltham. Will do it again.