Spacious, Quiet, and Great for Longer Stays Near Boston…read more The Homewood Suites in Arlington, MA was a solid home base for a week-long stay -- especially if you're looking for extra space, a quieter vibe, and easy access to Cambridge or Boston without staying right in the middle of the city. What I liked: Rooms are large and well-equipped, with full kitchens, a sitting area, and a work desk. It feels more like a small apartment than a standard hotel room, which is great for longer stays or families. Clean and well-maintained, from the lobby to the hallways to the room itself. Housekeeping was consistent and unobtrusive. Free breakfast is a nice bonus -- nothing fancy, but fresh, well-stocked, and a good way to start the day. Location is surprisingly convenient -- close to Alewife station, near Tufts University, and just a quick drive or bus ride into Cambridge. You're also surrounded by local restaurants, markets, and even the Minuteman Bikeway if you're feeling outdoorsy. Staff was friendly and helpful, especially at check-in and when arranging late checkout. Why it's not quite 5 stars: Parking is limited and tight -- they have a garage, but it can fill up quickly, and navigating it requires some patience. The vibe is more practical than polished -- this isn't luxury, and it's not trying to be. The furniture and fixtures are functional but a bit dated. No bar or restaurant on-site, which is fine if you're self-sufficient, but worth noting if you were hoping to grab a drink or snack in the evening. Bottom line: If you're looking for clean, quiet comfort near Boston -- or visiting nearby Tufts University -- this Homewood Suites is a great choice. It's not flashy, but it's reliable, spacious, and thoughtfully run. Ideal for extended stays, families, or business travelers who want room to breathe.

This is a good Homewood Suites. It is conveniently located and several things are walkable. Right…read moreout the front door and across the side street is a CVS - so if you forgot something when you packed, or need a few snacks, the CVS is right there. Also, there is a restaurant at the corner that does dine in and take out. It's a Gastro Pub. There are also plenty of take out places to order from in the area. The first night, we were exhausted, and ordered Grub Hub for some Chinese. The cost of the delivery fees and service charges was ridiculous. The next day, I realized that most of the places that are around that area deliver themselves and for only a few dollars. Definitely call the restaurant directly and see if they deliver before you go the Grub Hub or other food delivery service. The hotel doesn't have a restaurant, except for breakfast. So unless you have a car or plan on eating out, call and see who delivers. We did not have a car during our stay, but had a family member pick us up and drop us off each day. The room itself was a nice size for a city setting. It had a living/dining area, a small kitchen and the bedroom and bathroom. It was quite comfortable for our stay. One of our family members got sick during our visit and was able to relax in the room and have take out no problem. We were also able to put out our Do Not Disturb for no maid service, since we had a sick family member, and they didn't hassle us about it at all. The front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. They have a FREE breakfast buffet in the morning with 2 hot items - i.e. scrambled eggs and sausage. They change the items each day. There is also fresh coffee, juice, cereals, hot oatmeal, waffles (you make them), yogurt, fruit, plenty of toast and baked good. The seating area for breakfast is really nice - plenty of tables (indoor and outside) and there is a two sided fireplace in the eating area, which was nice. They also have TV playing morning news program (Good Morning America or something along those lines). After breakfast, they setup the coffee and hot water near the front desk, so coffee, tea and hot chocolate is available all day. There is a fitness center on the first floor also. A few minor drawbacks: they pantry/snacks for purchase area was lacking, based on other Homewood's I have stayed at before. Very little real selection and no alcohol. Also, they didn't really stock the room well with extra towels, pillows or toilet paper (we had 3 of us staying). I had to go down and ask for some of that, but they were more than happy to get me more. The hotel was reasonably priced for the area. I'd stay there again if I had to visit the area once more.

Great find! Had a last minute trip to the Belmont / Cambridge area, and found this place. Very…read moreNew England, small and quaint with a very helpful host. However our room, the Pool Room, was HUGE. Here for family reasons, but many of the guests took the train into Boston.

Was in the Boston area to pick up our son from his end of semester break- it was B&B slow season -…read moreI was the only guest that night -yet it was obvious that Alix had nonetheless held nothing in reserve hospitality wise. Terrific conversation, a well appointed and completely unique sky lighted room and over and beyond genuine local day trip advisory (Morgan's Rest is the house she grew up in) made my stay like visiting family... In sum, in Lexington, you won't go wrong at this hidden gem PS- the unmade bed in my photo is my own handy work- NOT the innkeepers

Update (2025): I…read morefirst stayed at Crescent Suites years ago while visiting my sister at Brandeis University, and honestly, I didn't fully appreciate how good this place was until I revisited my notes. Now that I've had more travel experience, I can confidently say this hotel is a hidden gem in Waltham. The apartment-style rooms are fantastic--spacious, clean, and equipped with full kitchens, comfy seating areas, and all the essentials. It's more like staying in a cozy apartment than a standard hotel, which makes solo trips, family visits, or longer stays feel effortless. The service is genuinely warm and welcoming, and the breakfast is a standout--custom-made eggs cooked to order and expertly crafted coffee that beats any run-of-the-mill hotel fare. The location is great too--close enough to Brandeis University for visiting students, but also easy to explore Waltham's Moody Street for restaurants, cafés, and a little local charm. The area felt safe and walkable, and for outdoor enthusiasts, you can hop on nearby trails along the Charles River or Mass Central Rail Trail for some scenic exercise. Bottom line: Whether you're visiting Waltham for school, family, or just a weekend getaway, Crescent Suites hits all the marks. If I ever find myself back in the area, I won't think twice about staying here again.

Such a wonderful place to stay. Great location, near restaurants on Moody St. Right next door to a…read morelittle market that specializes in Mexican, Salvadoran, and Guatemalan food. We will be staying here whenever we come to visit our relatives in Newton.

We showed up pretty late around 1 AM and the hotel staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. He…read moreexplained everything to us with a informational sheet and offered water as I waited for my husband to park. There is a parking garage close around the corner. The tickets need to be validated to use to exit the garage and it is $30/night. The room was nice and the thermostat worked well. The door to the bathroom does need to he fully open and not halfway because nearby room doors closing does rattle it. And it is easy to hear footsteps above you. We had our breakfast included (not sure if we had actually paid when booking) but we were given vouchers to use daily. It is a sit down and they provide either a European buffet or entree order options (omelette, waffle and another item I can't quite recall). The buffet does order also a complimentary option of scrambled eggs or an open face sandwich with egg, prosciutto, cheese and arugula which was actually quite good. The buffet options are kind of limited - oranges and apples, oatmeal, some cereal, small muffins and fruit and juices. Staff was always very friendly and we didn't have any issues.

The AC Hotel Boston Cambridge is an excellent choice for people traveling to Boston, particularly…read morethose in town to visit universities in the Cambridge area. It sits within an office park sort of area just off the highway (we didn't hear any noise from that in our room), with a nearby parking garage. The hotel is clean, and it offers a restaurant for a European-style breakfast buffet (we didn't partake in that, but it looked fine) as well as a bar. There's a fitness center as well as an indoor pool, which we used once (the water was a bit cooler than we would have liked, but it was fine). The lobby has hot coffee and tea in the morning, which changes to fruit-infused water in the afternoon and evening. Every staff member we interacted with was extremely friendly and helpful. I didn't partake at the bar, but I overheard many interactions while working nearby and the staff there seemed very friendly as well. The room we had included a King bed and a sofa bed, a desk area, a refrigerator... one thing missing was a stand to put your luggage on, but that's likely because there really wouldn't have been any space for it since there wasn't any large amount of open space. It wasn't a big deal, ultimately, and we thought the room was nice. The biggest benefit here, though, was the convenience related to Boston's mass transit system. It's about a 5-10 minute walk to the Alewife Station, which sits at the end of the red line. The red line has stops along the way for several different universities in Cambridge, so for our campus tours it was incredibly straightforward to get to the campuses. The red line goes straight into the heart of Boston as well: we visited the downtown area twice, both times just jumping one stop over to the orange line to get to things like Quincy Market, the farmer's market and the Freedom Trail. One thing to note is that there aren't really any convenient food options that don't require driving, and the design of the roadways in the vicinity require a bit of looping around to get back and forth. Not a deal breaker by any means, but it's something worth noting. Overall, I think this is a great hotel for people visiting the area who don't want to pay through the nose for a hotel in the actual downtown areas. It's convenient, it's reasonably priced, and it's a comfortable stay. I've already recommended to friends and family visiting in the next few months.

My friend booked this hotel based on a conference she was attending so I just went along with the…read moreplan. What a pleasure this hotel is. It's bright and cheerful and modern. There's a great breakfast every morning, there's a pool, an outdoor BBQ, a gym and lots of self parking. The room was fully stocked with everything you would need to cook a meal, do business and get a great night's sleep. Also, an added bonus is the location; close to Cambridge and Harvard Square plus Arsenal Yards, a great open air mall with Restaurants, shopping, beauty and Ben & Jerry's, is located right across the street. I can't end this review without mentioning Sandra Lee, at the front desk, who was so warm and welcoming, and also a big help when I had to make changes to my reservation. This hotel is a total winner!

We are a family of 4, my wife and I and my two 15 years old sons. We stayed from June 16th until…read more7th July, 22 days and took two rooms because my children were old enough to stay alone . However we wanted the rooms next to each other or opposite sides. We stayed one day in Hyatt in Waltham and it was a terrible experience so decided to move to Watertown Marriott in residential because it was more convenient for us. First night in Boston we visited the property and the front desk lady denied us because she couldn't find two rooms next to each other so we came back again next morning to talk to the management. The front desk supervisor Ms. Luana Fortes, helped us tremendously and she talked to her manager Korinne Robertson to give us a wonderful rate since we were staying a long period of time and also she managed to give us a free parking during our stay. I am very grateful for Luana's kindness and should mention that if it was not for her profession and motivation on her duties and job we would have taken our business elsewhere. General the hotel is very clean and good location. Very convenient walking distance for shopping. It's next to a huge Target and Arsenal mall which has a lot of options for dinning and shopping and movie theater... Breakfast was terrible! The breakfast team is very lazy and they take a lot of time to refill the food and tables in the morning were very dirty. My wife had to clean our table every morning for us to use it. Options are very limited and morning coffee was bad. The rest of the staff cleaning team inside the rooms were good and kind and did a good job. General we had a great long stay in the hotel thanks to Luana F. And her colleagues. Thank you.

I was stuck at the airport during a weather related incident and needed to book a hotel for the…read morenight. I was able to book Cambria in Somerville through Choice Privileges for a reasonable rate. The hotel was decorated beautifully, the staff were friendly and helpful, and there was an amazing restaurant in the lobby. My room was clean, the bed was comfy, and the shower was awesome. I will consider this hotel the next time I am in Boston!

Room was Beautiful corner unit... Clean as could be and the valet was always precise and quick. If…read moreroom service was available, I would give it a five star.

What an amazing find! Forbes 4-star, Relais & Chateau, and Michelin keys. Don't miss their Saturday…read morehigh tea experience (out of this world). The Inn at Hastings is steeped in history, every room is unique and talk about quintessentially New England. This is a must visit/stay! They even take dogs. Friendliest Staff and above and beyond customer service. Highly recommended for staycation or visiting.

My wife and I had Easter Brunch here after hearing a lot about this place over the years. This is…read morewhat we thought: Staff: Greeted us very warmly, expressing appreciation for us choosing to spend Easter there. Waiter: Top notch. Friendly, accommodating, attentive, professional. Food: Perfectly cooked. Beautiful brunch buffet with very fresh selections. Would have preferred a few more traditional entree selections. Coffee wasn't very good but it's hard to serve fresh brewed coffee on days when it's so busy. Very cute and tasty desserts. Mimosas were fresh and tasty. Atmosphere: Very clean, warm, traditional New England charm. Extremely comfortable seating. Restrooms were equally clean and well kept. Value: Brunch was $300 for the two of us which included a 20% gratuity. You can't really complain about the cost when you know what you're paying beforehand. Paying staff to work Easter Sunday is expensive. Sourcing local ingredients is expensive. Using fresh ingredients is expensive. We view this experience as a one off. Glad we went but at this price it's hard to justify going back again, for Easter anyway. (Regular brunch is far less expensive.) Overall: Couldn't have been much better to be honest. But, wow, pricey for what are essentially breakfast foods.

Not a bad hotel overall, but it didn't feel like what I typically expect from a Marriott…read more The first issue was security. I discovered on the morning of our second day that our ground-floor window opened--and, more importantly, it wasn't locked. It's kind of neat that the window opens, but it definitely should have been secured before guests arrived. Another surprise was that there was no complimentary coffee available in the lobby on the weekend. We had to leave very early on Friday morning, and grabbing a quick cup of coffee before heading out would have been nice. That seems like a basic amenity for a Marriott. We were staying during a large baseball tournament, so the hotel was filled with teams. In the evenings, the players wanted to relax, play cards, and hang out. They were sitting on the couches by the fireplace--not inside the restaurant--but because one of the boys had a Gatorade on the table, staff told them they had to leave since that area was considered part of the restaurant. It felt unnecessarily strict and gave the impression that the hotel wasn't very accommodating to families and tournament guests. To the hotel's credit, they did an impressive job keeping everything clean. Between what appeared to be two wedding receptions, hundreds of teenage baseball players, and FIFA soccer visitors, the staff had their hands full, and the property remained well maintained. My last complaint is one I've noticed in many hotels: the bathroom exhaust fan was ineffective. After a hot shower, the bathroom stayed humid and damp for hours. Overall, I would recommend staying here, especially if you need to be in the area. Just don't expect the warm, welcoming atmosphere that I usually associate with Marriott properties. The hotel was clean and comfortable, but some of the policies and guest experience felt a little more rigid than necessary.

It's not a firm five stars but was close…read more The hotel was clean, service was good and if you're a platinum or above member or you paid for lounge access... the M lounge was spacious. The knocks... 1) did find some hairs in the corner of bathroom. I wasn't looking for it, but it was obvious enough. 2) on Wednesday the M lounge attendant was rude or frantic. Other days and in AM they're great. 3) the food was same as all other lounges but some offer complimentary beer and wine. Don't drink so I didn't care. Overall, impressed and would recommend this location.

Tucked away in a quiet street, this place is something special! Hands down so much better than…read morestaying at any hotel. Totally different experience. If you are looking for a place that's cozy, close to everything, and where you can talk to someone who truly knows the area, look no further. My family and I have been staying at this place for over 10 years. It is not only immaculately clean, it is very charming with lots of special touches everywhere. A wide selection of teas, coffee and breakfast items as well as afternoon snack goodies. Books, magazines, maps, coloring and doodling notebooks, all sorts of bathroom toiletries you may need, even a wide variety of reading glasses should the need arise! Truly a gem and the owner Sarah is not only a wonderful hostess, she has a lot of great tips for visiting the many attractions of the area. I highly, highly recommend this B&B fellow yelpers!

Lovely, nice location, the host is darling, the decor is adorable with lots of Hello Kitty. I would…read morelove to come back.