hotels with a view in Waltham, MA

1. Crescent Suites Hotel LLC (3-star hotel)

  • Address: 287 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453
  • Phone: (781) 314-7900
  • Ratings: 4.6 (126 reviews) Excellent
  • Website : Crescent Suites Hotel LLC
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Quick Summary: Straightforward hotel featuring simple suites with kitchens, plus a gym, free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

About this hotel

On a residential street, this straightforward all-suite hotel is 1 mile from both Waltham rail station and Brandeis University.The functional suites provide kitchens and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.Free perks include breakfast and parking. There’s also a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor patio. Other amenities include a business center, coin laundry facilities and a lounge with a fireplace.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean, large rooms and the kitchenettes
  • 18 min drive to Minute Man National Historical Park
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests praised the breakfast

Feedback From Real Customers

Lauren Gerry

Great little pet friendly, hotel right on the Charles River & not too far from Boston Logan for airport pickup I only spent 1 night here to pick up a friend from an early morning flight but, my stay was lovely Comfy bed, spacious suite with kitchen, clean, and greeted by friendly staff

I can’t not speak for any breakfast, as it was still not being served due to COVID times

Donna Zak

This is a great place to stay!! The room was very very clean and spacious It looks exactly like the photos I was here for 4 days and I really enjoyed having a full kitchen

The area is very quiet and within walking distance of many wonderful restaurants Due to covid restrictions breakfast is not served at the hotel at this moment I am sure that will change soon There is a great diner nearby called Heidi’s Restaurant that has wonderful breakfasts!!

Eric Bischoff

This is a “hidden gem” in Waltham We almost walked right by it as it sits behind a large privacy hedge facing CrescentI reserved this because a was in Waltham without a car and wanted to be close enough to walk to Brandeis and the restaurants on Moody

This fit the billEntering the small lobby reminded me of European hotels I’ve stayed in that were basically subdivided homes with tiny rooms I was not thrilled to startHowever, once we took the elevator up to our floor, it was a different story Large clean hallways led to a spacious room This had all the basic amenities along with a seating area with a small table and a full kitchen for any extended staysEverything was very clean, the screened windows fully opened if you wanted some fresh air, and the room had no odd masked odors so many hotels have nowThere are nice walking trails behind the hotel for a hike along the CharlesI was here during the Covid pandemic so really can’t address some of the amenities that were curtailed for now However, it was a nice hotel along with a very reasonable priceI would definitely stay again next time i return

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Waltham (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

In a commercial area off the I-95, this casual hotel is 2 miles from green space at Cat Rock Park and 3 miles from the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation.Warm rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges and microwaves. The 1-bedroom suites add separate living rooms.Parking is complimentary, as is breakfast served in an informal dining room. Other amenities include a fitness room and an indoor pool.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests liked the clean rooms, which have refrigerators
  • 13 min drive to Walden Pond
  • Guests mentioned the service is friendly
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests praised the breakfast
  • The fitness center has elliptical machines and treadmills

Feedback From Real Customers

Patrick Yaghmour

Are group had two rooms and we enjoyed a comfortable stay The rooms were clean & decently sized, the bed comfortable, and the breakfast was complementary & delicious I think that these are the most important items to making a great hotel

These items alon The only only two drawbacks we’re that the pool wasn’t that warm and the free coffee and hot water weren’t that hot

Clarissa

Good location nice big rooms Though the housekeeping in my opinion isn’t the greatest I got to my room right after check in and as soon as I was breaking down the bed sheets I saw make up stains and old drool stains also in between the pillows there was long strands of hairAfter calling 6 times to the front desk and messaging on the app I finally got clean sheets and pillows BUT house keeping just handed it to me and left me to change out the sheets/pillow cases

Also, there was a facial hair in one of my hand towelsI asked for another room and was told no Marriott is huge on cleanliness since the pandemic but I didn’t see that in my case

A Cool Breeze

Okay let’s start It is a newer Hotel But the location and details are very Bad

Listen to me do not get a room on the Highway side Ask at the front desk first You will get no sleep, because the Marriott Corporation went cheap and did not Soundproof that side of the Building You will hear the busy Highway all day and all night You will get not sleep Now for Breakfast, if you ever had breakfast on a Tour Bus or a cheap Airline, you will enjoy breakfast there Prepackaged Breakfast Sandwiches and Cold Coffee Also, the Coffee all three days was warm to cold And in these days of Covid the air filter in the room hadn’t been changed in two years! And if you wanted to go outside to have a conversation or read a book, you may as well been reading it on the Highway itself My final advice is to stay someplace else You have been warned

3. Concord’s Colonial Inn (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set partly in a building dating from 1716, this upscale inn is a 14-minute walk from the Minute Man National Historical Park, and 2 miles from outdoor activities at Walden Pond State Reservation.Refined rooms offer flat-screen TVs with premium channels, plus coffeemakers and free Wi-Fi. Some have period decor and 4-poster beds. Suites add kitchen facilities, and 1 has a Jacuzzi.There’s a lively on-site pub with entertainment, as well as an elegant restaurant. Parking is free.

Things You Need to Know

  • Walking distance to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and the Concord Museum
  • Guests praised the clean rooms but some thought they were small
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned “taverns” 17 times
  • Guests praised the breakfast
  • Guests praised the nightlife
  • Guests praised the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Kat 4truth

Stayed in room 24 & got an interesting picture on my SLS camera around 2am which lasted about 30 minutes This place did not disappoint Anyone who says they need updating is wrong

This hotel needs to stay the way it is Putting in modern furniture or bathrooms would absolutely take away from its coziness and character! Also, the restaurant is unbelievable! It’s definitely in the top 3 places I have ever eaten at I expected regular bar food there, but I was so wrong! The steak is fabulous! I will be staying there again this weekend and I can’t wait I really love this place! Oh, and it’s very clean as well!

Darrell Stam

We stopped at the Colonial Inn in Concord to grab a casual meal We had wedge salad that was very fresh, comforting and flavorful chicken pot pie and a traditional fish and chips dinner While nothing here is extra fancy, but it sure did hit the spot after a day of walking around town

The service was attentive and friendly It has that cozy tavern feel with a wood burning fireplace and rustic decor

Stephanie Ann

We stayed in a Prescott Queen room while visiting the National Historic Site nearby It was fascinating to stay in such a historic location and I would highly recommend this inn to allPros: Amazing history, great location, clean, comfortable, updated bathroom, FANTASTIC restaurantCons: The wall AC unit did well with lowering the temperature of the room but it did stay a little humid (with that being said, I am sensitive to heat and it was very tolerable), very small shower (to be expected from a historic inn)

4. Boston Marriott Newton (4-star hotel)

About this hotel

This polished hotel is 1.8 miles from the championship golf course at the Brae Burn Country club, and 10.3 miles from the Harvard Square university neighborhood.The modern rooms have flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee), along with desks and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms provide access to a lounge offering free breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas; upgraded suites offer balconies.There’s a modern American restaurant offering views of the Charles River, as well as a lively pub and a Starbucks. Other amenities include an indoor pool and a 24/7 gym, plus meeting rooms and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms
  • 14 min drive to Walden Pond
  • Guests praised the beds but some complained about the kitchenettes
  • Guests praised the friendly service, which has a concierge
  • Guests mentioned “brunch” 11 times
  • Guests liked the views
  • Guests liked the fitness center
  • Guests praised the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Pat L.

It may be a personal thing but the room was a little dark at night for what I like I like a place that when you turn on the lights it feels bright and cheerful Maybe lighter color walls or different lighting would have helped

I think it was the lighting But when morning came, I could open the curtain to a very large window to let plenty of light in I understand some rooms have a patio and wonderful views of the Charles River, which mine did not Otherwise the place was fine The breakfast buffet was wonderful They had eggs bacon, sausage, home fries, oatmeal, cereals, pastry, fresh fruit and more Couldn’t of done a better job when it came to breakfast The lobby had a nice big rotating glass door that you can easily get your luggage through The furnace / air-conditioning worked well The shower was also wonderful, as it had one of those large square shower heads The bathroom lighting was spectacular I saw fine marks, such as sun spots on my face, I never knew I had The people at the front desk were very helpfulIf I needed to stay in the area again, I would return

s o

What an absolute lousy experience in the restaurant I was handed a lunch menu at dinner, after studying it I placed order and was told I can’t order off that menu for dinner I then studied the dinner Menu and was told I can order the club or the cheeseburger of the lunch menu

I ordered the cheeseburger medium and it was very well done and charred Others in the party ordered the steak and it also was cooked well done! Chef, use a Thermoworks professional thermometer if you can not judge meat temps! Cheesecake was $8 Are you kidding me!!!! It’s no bigger then a cupcake in diameter Marriott you should be ashamed at the service this place is giving with them quality of food coming out of the kitchenThe salmon was cooked perfectly I was told from another one in our party Consistency is key!

Mai Vaz

Hotel rooms are okay, bathroom was tiny, no vent, so all the room got very humid after a shower The hotel grounds very nice No wifi unless you pay for it

We tried to add a night to our stay just so we didn’t have to move to a different hotel and we were told they couldn’t help us since we had made the reservation through a third party which I thought was super odd If you want your room to be cleaned and get fresh towels you need to ask for them

5. Boston Marriott Burlington (4-star hotel)

About this hotel

This contemporary hotel is 5.6 miles from the Lexington Battle Green, and 10.9 miles from the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.The modern rooms have Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screen TVs with premium channels, as well as desks, minifridges and coffeemakers. Some offer skyline views. Upgraded quarters have free Wi-Fi, plus access to a lounge with free continental breakfast and evening appetizers.Parking and an area shuttle are free. Amenities include an American restaurant, a Starbucks coffee shop and an indoor/outdoor pool, as well as a whirlpool tub and a 24/7 fitness room. There’s also meeting space and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • 14 min drive to Minute Man National Historical Park
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests praised the beds but some complained about the kitchenettes
  • Guests liked the American restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “Ballroom” 27 times
  • Guests liked the fitness center
  • Guests liked the nightlife
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an outdoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Zoya Yeprem

I stayed here for two nights on a business trip My room was relatively modern looking and comfortable If you are sensitive to noise like I am, this hotel is a good option for you

My room was very quiet, no noise from the roads around Even the AC runs quietly which I liked a lot The hotel restaurant had live music on Wednesday night The continental breakfast is served from 6:30-9am and is $13 per person Options are very limited for breakfast though and could be improved Overall for a business traveler it is a good enough option

Peter Gregg

Large conference holding hotel Stayed for business trip Service always good

Concierge lounge on 8th floor staff were very kind Only one restaurant in the hotelRooms were comfortable and well appointedWill stay here again next time I come into Boston for business

6. Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

A 2-minute drive from Interstate 95, this contemporary hotel is 4 miles from Brandeis University and a 6-minute drive to Bentley University or Downtown Waltham.All rooms offer modern decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, microwaves, minifridges and free WiFi.A buffet or cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there’s an on-site restaurant serving American cuisine, as well as a casual lobby bar and a 24/7 convenience store. There’s also a fitness center and the indoor pool. Additional amenities include 4 meeting rooms, a ballroom and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the beds
  • 11 min drive to Walden Pond
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 19 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Robert Miller

The Good: perfectly located for my business needs The staff was extremely helpful and attentive to my needs The bed is comfortable

The Bad: there is annoying light from the microwave, and AC unit of all things My room is on the south side and the curtains do little to stop the morning sunshine The breakfast is buffet style and very basic with no change of options, and no cooked-to-order options eitherEdit: After interacting with some of the other staff, I am removing another star Their staff – especially front desk and restaurant folks – need some more customer service trainingThe Ugly: This was fixed immediately, but wanted to mention it as I don’t understand why previous guests wouldn’t have reported it Please don’t be afraid to report broken elements in a room I discovered my first night that the AC was broken in that the wall thermostat wasn’t properly controlling the temperature I woke up to the room being 58 degrees! Please don’t suffer when traveling, always report problems They were able to immediately fix it and it worked perfectly since

Marissa Nasshan

Stayed here for a one night business trip The staff was super friendly and the hotel seemed very clean The bar has limited food options so if you’re looking for a dinner/meal I’d suggest other restaurants near by

I’m rating this 3 stars because it wasn’t the best sleep The curtains to my room didn’t shut all the way and i was on the 3rd floor facing the front of the building so all night long the lights were shining directly into my room I need it dark to sleep well Also, my room was directly across from the elevators and ice room/laundry room so very noisy If i was here longer than the 1 night I’d ask for a different room Overall not a bad place

Hoai-An Nguyen

Thank you to the staff at the front desk who checked us in at the last minute during a hectic graduation weekend We were in desperate search of alternative lodging and were able to find friendly and sympathetic people here who did not take advantage of our situation but made sure we were able to get rooms Thank you for your kindness and friendly conversations

7. Boston Marriott Cambridge (3-star hotel)

  • Address: 50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
  • Phone: (617) 494-6600
  • Ratings: 4.3 (1722 reviews) Very good
  • Website : Boston Marriott Cambridge
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 12:00 PM
  • Quick Summary: Modern lodging with warm rooms & an American restaurant, plus an exercise room & sauna.

About this hotel

A 4-minute walk from the Kendall/MIT subway station, this modern high-rise hotel is 1.8 km from Boston Common and 2.3 miles from Harvard Square.Straightforward rooms feature flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and Wi-Fi (fee); some provide river and skyline views. Upgraded rooms offer access to a lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and snacks; suites add separate living rooms.There’s an American restaurant with weekly summer BBQs, and a Starbucks coffee shop. Other amenities include an exercise room and a sauna, as well as a business center and 11 meeting rooms.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests liked the clean rooms
  • 6 min walk to the MIT Museum
  • Guests liked the service, which has a concierge
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 76 times
  • Guests liked the breakfast
  • Guests praised the fitness center, which has weight machines
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Rob Huey

Excellent hotel in great area!I stayed here one night this week and had a great experience I used the mobile app for my key so I didn’t interact with the front desk at all but all my interactions with the other staff was greatThe hotel has been updated and the rooms are well appointed and clean

I like the layout – easy to work and plenty of storage Some of the cool features like the under cabinet lights with a motion sensor are great if you need to get up at night The AC worked well and was very quietThe best part of this hotel is the gym It had a great layout and plenty of equipment Again, well maintained and very cleanThe location for me was ideal It’s less than 05 miles from the vendor I was there to visit and under a mile for a huge selection of restaurants including a market very close We got adventurous after dinner and walked back from the North End – just under 2 miles

Ruptanu Banerjee

Stayed here for 2 nights for an international meeting The check-in and check-out process was super smooth I used their valet service for parking, however, you can use the Kendell Center Green Garage which is exactly beside the hotel

The room was spacious (at 9th floor) and overlooked the Main Street The meeting rooms are also good and can serve for both shorter and larger crowds

Don Angolano

Hotel was amazing Bell Hops a little off The first, very tall lean man

Very aggressive and rude to people Not me directly, but what I saw of how he was to othersThen getting my car from valet too forever and it was parked up frontFront desk staff were amazing and the rooms were clean, comfy and safe

8. Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, a Tapestry Collection (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This contemporary hotel is a 12-minute walk from the nearest Red Line station and 2 miles from Harvard Square.The modern rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities.Hot breakfast is available (fee) and a local shuttle service is complimentary. On-site amenities include a restaurant and a cocktail bar. There’s also a business center and a 24-hour exercise room. Parking is available (daily fee).

Things You Need to Know

  • The rooms have TVs
  • Some guests disliked the kitchenettes but others liked the beds
  • 10 min drive to the Harvard Art Museums
  • 13 min walk to nearest transit
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests mentioned bars 33 times
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 22 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Aghavni Bedrossian

This hotel is dirty, with poor service and dishonest practicesWe paid $ 560/night for a room with king size bed Instead we were given a tiny dirty room with a queen bed with dirty sheets; there was a dirty sock in the bed, from the previous guest

Also the sheets had make-up stains The side table was stained, the bathroom was dirty, there was no hand soap in the bathroom A request for some shower gel to wash my hands with turned into a major problem with the front desk clerk The room had a very noisy refrigerator, the walls were badly stained The entire place looks dirty, tiered and unkempt, truly not by any means a Hilton No person should be subjected to such a treatment They should shut down this hotel for a complete revamp including the management!

Mark Russell

Decent location and very friendly employees The hotel very much is missing on most points Absolutely not a value at the price they’re asking and regret our stay

The rooms are quite old and dated, our window was cracked, peeling paint, cracked outlets, a bit of a mess Will say the bathroom was decent and where they concentrated on the last renovation Could have and should have gone further, will look elseware next visits to the area

Benji Stone

We showed up in Cambridge not knowing what to expect Noah was at the front desk and made our stay absolutely perfect Helped get us amazing reservations for dinner, set us up with a beautiful room

After learning it was our anniversary, Noah made sure to make it special by having rose petals, charcuterie board, sparkling water! Will definitely be back! Amazing team! Thank you

9. Hampton Inn and Suites Boston/Waltham (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

This down-to-earth, modern hotel is 3 miles from the bars and restaurants of Moody St and 6 miles from the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.Straightforward rooms come with free Wi-Fi, plus fridges, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Suites add pull-out sofas, sinks and microwaves.Free perks include hot breakfast and 24/7 tea and coffee in the lobby. The snack bar and business center are both available 24/7, and there’s also a pool, a gym and a coin-operated laundry.

Things You Need to Know

  • 12 min drive to Walden Pond
  • Guests liked the friendly service
  • Some guests complained about the kitchenettes but others praised the beds
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 12 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center
  • Guests praised the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Lee Lang

Exceptional hotel! Our suite was spacious and very clean Considering its a pet friendly hotel, there is no scent of animals in there Made our 5 day stay very enjoyable

Ample parking Common areas are very clean Good breakfast selections, however, they should change their eggs – its was gelatinous in texture Highly recommend!!!

Aina Ramanantseheno

Very impressed with the cleanliness of our room and bathroom The bed was super comfy Free wifi and parking which is very convenient

It’s close to a lot of restaurants so we could just have our food deliveredSpecial thanks to Rosemarie for being such a nice lady at the breakfast spotWe’ll come back!

Robyn E

This location was very clean and modern The staff was very friendly The location was great (a short drive from the Riverside Station to take the train to downtown Boston)

We tried a couple of the restaurants from the list of recommended restaurants they gave us at check in and enjoyed them That was a nice touch Amy D (who checked us in when we arrived) was very friendly and helpful

10. Hyatt House Boston/Waltham (3-star hotel)

  • Address: 54 4th Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
  • Phone: (781) 290-0026
  • Ratings: 4.1 (713 reviews) Very good
  • Website : Hyatt House Boston/Waltham
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 12:00 PM
  • Quick Summary: Understated suites in a casual hotel offering a bar, a heated outdoor pool & free breakfast.

About this hotel

Off Interstate 95, this informal all-suite hotel is 2 miles from the storied Lyman Estate mansion and 16 miles from baseball games at Fenway Park.The understated 1- and 2-bedroom suites come with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players. All have living areas and kitchens. Upgraded suites add pull-out sofas.Complimentary amenities include breakfast, grocery delivery service, parking and an area shuttle. There’s also a casual bar, a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center and a 24-hour convenience store.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the kitchenettes and liked the beds
  • Guests liked the rooms
  • 12 min drive to Minute Man National Historical Park
  • Guests mentioned the service is friendly
  • Guests liked the restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “Housekeeping” 11 times
  • Guests mentioned “omelettes” 12 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Travis Schmieg

We stayed in our room for a week The beds were nice and kitchen was awesome We found a mask that was left from a prior guest which wasn’t really thrilling and having to remember to ask them a day in advance to do something as simple as vacuum was inconvenient, but when we did remember to ask they did more than expected

They knew how big our family was but we still had to ask for extra towels Outside of checking in we didn’t deal with the staff the breakfast was nice and location convenient

Stacy

Checked in Friday afternoon Turned AC down, showered and left for the remainder of the day / night Back by 9 and our AC isn’t working

They changed us to the only room available, which happened to be a handicap room with a portable AC because that room didn’t have proper working cool air either Although, I do appreciate the fact they made the room adjustment, this is just a sub par hotel Breakfast is something a 10 year old could serveSadly, the best part of this stay was the gym accommodation

Albert Wu

The rooms are ok, reasonably clean The laundry room and the machines are well maintained and clean The breakfast is not good this time I stay (beginning 2022-05-14), and so was in my last stay (around 2022-04-10)

The fruits were not replenished, and the cereals are hidden inside the kitchen and not on display The scrambled egg is very wet resting in a pool of liquid While I was at the serving bench, a staff opened the warmer and rearranged the pancakes inside the warmer with her bare hands (not with utensils or gloved hands) Definitely didn’t look hygienic I stayed about a month ago, and the scrambled egg was even worse It was like plastic beads, tasteless, and totally inedibleI went by the front desk to check if there was a card of the GM for the facility so I could provide my feedback There was none I asked the front desk staff, and she said she did not have the GM’s business card but she wrote down an email address for me She said the GM would not be there until two days later I told her about the staff handling the pancakes with bare hands in front of customers As a justification, she told me that the staff sanitizes her hands every 30 minutes However, the staff also cleaned tables with her bare hands while i was there Even in normal times, staff should not handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands and handle cleaning without gloves This is during a rise of covid cases in the area Not a good visual of a management that emphasize cleanlinessDuring my stay, their key system failed and didn’t work for hours Apparently they are not quite ready for this type of failure Eventually they had to get a fresh pack of plastic keys apparently sent in from outside So, they can only offer one key to meIn most hotels I have stayed at, there is a general manager on site to deal with issues or customers complaints For whatever reason there is no on-site general manager Online info shows two people who are general managers I sent both email but got no responseI had stay in this hotel several times before Customer service used to be pretty good Wonder what has happened to their management

11. Studio Allston Hotel (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set in the hip Allston district, this trendy hotel is 1 mile from Harvard Square cultural center, 2 miles from I-90 and 4 miles from Fenway Park baseball stadium.The sleek, bright rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and colorful feature walls. Studios add living areas with sofas.Parking is complimentary.

Things You Need to Know

  • 8 min drive to Fenway Park
  • Guests praised the clean, large rooms but some disliked the air conditioning
  • Guests mentioned the service is friendly
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 29 times
  • Guests liked the breakfast
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a fitness center

Feedback From Real Customers

Danira Ortiz

Beautiful and affordable hotel in the Boston Area Each room features a different art They have a framed little bio about the artist for the particular room

The place smells amazing, especially the lobby area Very clean Comfortable bed and pillows Unfortunately their restaurant is closed although they still have a booklet describing it in the room and the sign with its name lit up at night Also, the AC was very loud in our room It was actually good white noise to put us to sleep but unfortunately it kept turning off and on which woke us up 3 times 😣 I ended up making the room colder than I would’ve like just to get some sleep the last couple of hours Other than that though it provided us proximity to Agganis Arena Parking included

Kaye Homam

So this was a trip for my graduation I normally stay in branded hotels (mainly for points), but this time, all hotels that the school recommended were booked So I booked here

I am so glad I did This place is just full of love and uniqueness It is in Boston, but when you are sitting in the patio, you are transported to a quint place somewhere in the south The service is perfect The folks are kind and willing to help with last minute changes Breakfast and parking is included, making this a reason for families to choose this hotel I loved it, love the people here and look forward to coming back and staying for much longer

Manmohit M. Chawla

The hotel was extremely clean and hygienic I would highly recommend the large river facing rooms, they have a gorgeous view The breakfast had a good variety of options

A big thank you to Sean, Katrina and Jonathan for all the hospitality and care You all were really welcoming and politeAlthough unlikely, if I do visit Boston again, this will be the hotel that I see myself in! Cheers

12. The Verb Hotel (3-star hotel)

  • Address: 1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215
  • Phone: (617) 566-4500
  • Ratings: 4.5 (1388 reviews) Excellent
  • Website : The Verb Hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Quick Summary: Stylish rooms in a vintage-style hotel offering a Japanese pub & an outdoor pool, plus free Wi-Fi.

About this hotel

Dating from 1959, this trendy hotel with a retro-chic vibe is across the road from baseball games at Fenway Park, 6 minutes on foot from House of Blues Boston and a 7-minute walk from Back Bay Fens.Bright, stylish rooms with vintage decor feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges, free Wi-Fi and desks. Some have balconies or patios, views of the pool or the park, and/or colorful glass windows.There’s a hip Japanese pub, and an inner courtyard that features a seasonal outdoor pool and a sundeck.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean, large rooms and the kitchenettes
  • Walking distance to Fenway Park and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Guests praised the hip restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “Turntable” 38 times
  • Guests praised the breakfast
  • Guests praised the nightlife
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an outdoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

M D

A truly unique and pleasure to stay! From the moment you arrive you experience a unique musical experience with retro nostalgia from various music artists Cole, Annette and Chris at the front desk were so welcoming and friendly They took care to be sure we enjoyed our stay during the concert

I absolutely loved listening to vinyl albums in our room on the turntable The rooms was comfortable, clean and conveniently located to do many excellent restaurants Would definitely stay here again the next time we’re in Boston

Robin Kosebutzki

The Verb is my absolute favorite place to stay in Boston! This is such a fun place to visit For music fans or a taste of nostalgia it’s all in the details! A laid back, cool vibe in a great location The restaurant is excellent, the rooms are clean and comfortable, a heated pool, nice breakfast with live music, and the staff is amazing! They somehow managed to find the sweetest, most down to earth, polite and helpful staff members I’ve ever had the pleasure of doing business with

Every single person I had contact with was an absolute delight! Can’t wait to come back!

Hampus Engstroem

Make sure to use ʜoᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏᴄᴏm when booking any stay They compare countless booking websites and typically will have rooms much cheaper than others! Thank me later on! This hotel is one of the best in this area

I’ve been coming here for a very long time If you stay for a few nights you won’t be let downThe Verb is my absolute favorite place to stay in Boston! This is such a fun place to visit For music fans or a taste of nostalgia it’s all in the details! A laid back, cool vibe in a great location The restaurant is excellent, the rooms are clean and comfortable, a heated pool, nice breakfast with live music, and the staff is amazing! They somehow managed to find the sweetest, most down to earth, polite and helpful staff members I’ve ever had the pleasure of doing business with Every single person I had contact with was an absolute delight! Can’t wait to come back!

13. Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

In a glass building off Massachusetts Route 9, this informal hotel with modern touches is 4 minutes’ walk from Brookline Village light rail station, a mile from Longwood Medical and Academic Area, and 3 miles from Harvard University.The warmly decorated rooms provide Wi-Fi and HDTVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and Keurig coffeemakers. Some have floor-to-ceiling windows. Room service is available.An airy restaurant features a bar and 2 terraces; one is set on the rooftop and offers views of the town. Other amenities consist of an indoor pool and a gym, as well as breakfast, valet parking and a shuttle for the Longwood Medical Area.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the beds
  • 7 min drive to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
  • 4 min walk to nearest transit
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests liked the service
  • Guests liked the restaurant, mentioned 23 times in reviews
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Warren S

We stayed for three nights in April over our kids’ Spring Break We got adjoining rooms (no way we’re going to cram our two teens into one room with us!) The rooms were normally-sized for a normal hotel

Overall clean and the room amenities were averageThe A/C was loud, as others have mentioned I am getting tired of figuring out how to work the thermostat in hotel rooms; it should work *exactly* like the thermostats in my home: set a temp and let it go Not so much here, nor in most other hotelsParking was a slight pain as there is none; it’s all valet parking While they were fantastic, there were several times we had to wait 10-15 minutes for our car, even after calling down ahead of time per their instructionsThe location is nice Only a ~10 minute drive to downtown and the historic areas, as well as Fenway ParkOverall not perfect, but very good

Dale Betterton

Nice hotel Nice staff Restaurant great for dinner, breakfast disappointing (bagel was burned and cold – the best combination)

Biggest complaint: the energy saving auto-off timer on the bathroom lights is idiotically dangerous Every day the lights would turn off in the middle of my shower The staff said they are aware of the issue, but didn’t provide a fix I showered with the bathroom door open throughout my stay so I could still see when the lights turned off

Lan Wu

The location is great I stayed there two nights to visit an inpatient family member I only took me 10 mins walk to get to the hospital

The complains are mainly from the parking:1 As many mentioned, the valet parking is quite expensive, $40/night2 Personal item inside of my car got lost/stolen while parking there: I left a pair of sunglasses on the passenger seat They were pretty new and from a luxury brand I did not use my car during my entire stay By the time I picked up my car, my sunglasses were not there When I called to ask, they directed me to a lost and found line, and of course they were not found!So be sure to put away your personal items/valuables inside of your car before handing it to them!

14. Courtyard by Marriott Boston Waltham (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off I-95, this straightforward hotel is 0.5 miles from Prospect Hill Park.Contemporary-styled rooms offer free WiFi, desks, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas and sofabeds.Social spaces include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard with a fire pit. The American restaurant serves breakfast and dinner as well as all-day drinks, including Starbucks coffee. There’s also a business center with workstations and printers, and a meeting room. Other amenities include an indoor pool and a whirlpool, an exercise room and free on-site parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms
  • Guests praised the bathrooms
  • 11 min drive to the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests mentioned bars 14 times
  • Guests mentioned pools 21 times
  • The fitness center has weight machines

Feedback From Real Customers

TradAlex

Very comfortable Out of the Marriott properties, this was the least expensive during our July stay Very friendly and helpful staff

Limited breakfast menu but quite goodExtra Marriott points for skipping housekeeping services

Chiang Yu

I checked in this Saturday for next day’s Brandeis University Graduation Front desk gave me Room 301 When I just pull out my card key I found door ajar with safe lock blocked

After I wipe all furnitures in room then found a half finished food box in the fridgeAlso the V-Power gas price nearby this hotel (Shell gas station cross street) was $549 compared another Shell only 5 minutes away $519

15. The Westin Waltham Boston (4-star hotel)

  • Address: 70 3rd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
  • Phone: (781) 290-5600
  • Ratings: 4.2 (1423 reviews) Very good
  • Website : The Westin Waltham Boston
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 12:00 PM
  • Quick Summary: Traditional quarters in a business hotel with event facilities, an indoor pool & a restaurant.

About this hotel

Just off I-95 and 3.9 miles from the Rose Art Museum, this contemporary business hotel with a mirrored facade is 6.8 miles from famed Walden Pond and 16.2 miles from the center of Boston.Bright, traditional rooms feature flat-screen TVs, WiFi access (fee) and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas and sound systems.Amenities include a heated indoor pool, free WiFi in the lobby, fitness facilities and a cocktail lounge. Dining options include a casual restaurant serving American cuisine and a coffee shop. There is also a business center, over 20,500 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, and free parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests liked the clean rooms and praised the beds
  • 12 min drive to Walden Pond
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests liked the casual restaurant
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 36 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center, which has weight machines
  • Guests praised the indoor pool
  • Guests liked the cocktail bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Wayne H Brown

A lovely hotel which has been remodeled and upgraded several times since its opening in the late 80s Personally I would have done the lobby public areas differently but it is attractive, high quality and sparkling clean The sleeping rooms are lovely and the renovations are outstanding

Some of the bathrooms are already showing a bit of wearbut easily fixed Top notch meeting and function space Without question the finest luxury hotel in the Boston immediate suburbs Very highly recommended !

Julee Grape

We had our little girls 7th birthday party and it was lovely! So nice to have our dog along I especially enjoyed the pool, restaurant service and food Our dinner waiter so nice and made my daughters birthday extra special with cake and candles

They were very accommodating and made it possible for my elderly parents to join in the fun

Simon Robson

Very nice hotel We stayed here free because we missed the last flight out The hotel is a long way from the airport and a one way taxi/ride share will cost you $70/$40 respectively

Once here they couldn’t accept the coupons the airline had offered for food That being said they were apologetic and the most attentive hotel staff we have recently encountered in the US Being late, we only experienced the restaurant and bar on site Both were great I had a chopped salad and my wife chicken wings Service again was excellent and the maitre d, knowing our situation, followed up on our service… Very nice Rooms are standard fair for the price range

16. Archer Hotel Burlington (4-star hotel)

  • Address: 18 3rd Ave, Burlington, MA 01803
  • Phone: (781) 552-5800
  • Ratings: 4.7 (626 reviews) Excellent
  • Website : Archer Hotel Burlington
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Quick Summary: Bright rooms & suites, some with balconies, in a trendy upmarket hotel offering a pool & dining.

About this hotel

Set in an area with casual eateries and shops, this upscale hotel with a chic industrial vibe is 3 miles from the Revolutionary War Lexington Battle Green, 4 miles off the I-95 and 18 miles from Boston.Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the bright rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso machines. Studios add sitting areas and wet bars. Suites offer balconies and separate living spaces. Room service is available.Parking is included. Amenities consist of a cocktail bar with a terrace, and a hip restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, along with a fitness room and an indoor pool. Pets are welcome for a surcharge.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the furniture
  • Guests praised the showers
  • 13 min drive to Minute Man National Historical Park
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests praised the hip restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “shopping malls” 12 times
  • Guests praised the architecture and the lobby
  • Guests praised the cocktail bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Jenny Bova

While it is aesthetically pleasing, the amenities and service at this hotel have gone downhill We are staying for 5 nights and got put in a back corner about a mile from the elevator It takes until 4pm or later to get the room cleaned

They leave one “treat” for 2 people They short us on towels The shower head is a rain head in a regular tub You have to be up against the wall to get water And at that it’s just a sad drip I loved this hotel when it first opened, but now it’s just so/so Not worth the money They said it was full and no other rooms were available but it truly doesn’t seem full at all

Lee Hendrekian

We had such a great stay at this hotel Not only is it really nicely appointed, nice rooms and super comfy beds, but it has a wonderful restaurant/bar with really yummy food We ate their for dinner and breakfast and everything was very good

Highlights would have to be the Brie Fondue and the breakfast sandwich on brioche Truthfully though, the best part of our stay here was the above and beyond customer service Honestly, we felt so welcomed and our business truly appreciated It is a hard thing to come by these days and makes this hotel a true stand out Bieng so close to the mall is a real plus as well We will definitely stay again!

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This all-suite hotel with an atrium lobby is 7 miles from the National Heritage Museum and 8 miles from Walden Pond State Reservation.The straightforward suites feature kitchenettes and separate living rooms with pull-out sofas, plus 2 flat-screen TVs. Wi-Fi is available.Free perks include cooked-to-order breakfast and an evening reception with appetizers and drinks, plus parking and a weekday shuttle. There’s an American grill restaurant and a lounge/bar. The hotel also has a 24/7 exercise room, an indoor pool and a whirlpool, plus 9 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • 11 min drive to Walden Pond
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests mentioned the rooms are large but unclean
  • Some guests complained about the beds
  • Some guests disliked the bathrooms
  • Guests praised the American restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “omelettes” 27 times
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub

Feedback From Real Customers

Brian Costa

Here at this hotel with a large wedding party Checked in without issue Staff were courteous

The rooms are clean, comfortable, and spacious The entry is beautiful Decorative Complimentary breakfast which was tasteful Word to the wise though, there were two weddings, over 3 hockey/soccer teams of various ages their for a tournament, this hotel was ROWDY But such is life, we enjoyed ourselves overall The kids running and screaming the halls were annoying, but that’s the parents fault This hotel did the trick

Kylie X

This hotel is very clean and the room is great because it’s like a little apartment with a living room and a bedroom I have to especially acknowledge Anissa who was very kind, friendly and professional You can tell this hotel puts a lot of effort into who they hire

There is also another very young guy who has checked me in before who was also very friendly and professional but I can’t remember his name at the moment This is actually my favorite hotel in Waltham!

Todd Huse

As a fan of the Embassy Suites brand, our stay at the Waltham, MA property was a surprising disappointment The first disappointment was finding out that overnight parking carries a fee (not valet, not garage, not gated, not secure – just property parking lot) I don’t like surprise fees that carry no benefit as a customer

Next, 2 of the 3 elevators were not working during our two night stay With 8 floors, this made for long waits for elevators (especially with large school groups playing games with the buttons) Unfortunately, the fire/stairwells for this property are not really conducive for use They are not maintained (unfinished) for normal use, they are inconvenient and in order to access the lobby, you must exit at the second floor and then utilize the mezzanine stairs in the middle of the hotel (by the non-working elevators) Next, our son was using the pull out couch in our suite , and while it had sheets and a pillow in the closet, there was no blanket I went to the front desk to ask and was told they were out, but that they could give us a “couple extra sheets”Also of note, front desk staffing was never at the desk (except for our arrival at noon) Every time I went to the desk,it was empty, no bell, and a couple times I grew tired of waiting and just left (despite the camera in the corner which I assume has a monitor in the back room)There are lots of other hotels in the area The likelihood of us choosing the Waltham, MA – Embassy Suites again is low As other have said, the breakfast is apparently a highlight of the property While we did not utilize the breakfast, another guest in our party that arrived a day earlier was very happy with the breakfast

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