Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Additional Living Area) | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
$211
$184 nightly
$211 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 3 - May 4

Explore the area

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250 Monsignor O'Brien Hwy, Cambridge, MA, 02141
  • Place, Museum of Science
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, TD Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Accessible Tub)

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

A stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG places you in the heart of Cambridge, within a 5-minute drive of Kendall Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Museum of Science and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from TD Garden.

What's nearby

  • Cambridgeside Galleria - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museum of Science - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kendall Square - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • TD Garden - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lechmere Station - 6 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 15 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Triangle Coffee Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Amba - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tap 151 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG offers 112 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature down comforters. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 112 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Tax ID - C0015800491
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Cambridge
Holiday Inn Express Boston Cambridge Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Boston Cambridge
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cambridge

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1012 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heidi and Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittany, Barre

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Giuditta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms can be better maintained (ripped blinds)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was good, unfortunately an alarm went off at 5am and scared the living daylights out of us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Koon Chit Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walls are thin.Guy next door keep yelling at the football match replay and kept me awake till late night
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Khosrow

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nhu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John Edwardson

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & friendly staff! Pretty decent amount of breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brockhaus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough option for vegetarians. Why offer one-time use plates, cups, cutlery....such a waste
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khoa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, 7m walk to train to go into boston
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. As soon as I checked in, I received a text asking me if everything is ok. The breakfast area was well stocked. As soon as an item ran out, the kitchen help replaced it promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Business traveler
The toilet was not flushing properly. I informed the staff twice. The first time, I was brought a plunger to use myself. The second time, someone came up to plunge it. The toilet continued to not flush fully, and I was not able to use it. The room had a distinct odor of sewage. It was unpleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shibin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place for staying in the nights!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing services, breakfast and dinner at quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tyler was very professional and kind during check-in process. He was able to provide places to eat or shop during my stay. The tv channel selection could be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad, New Haven

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngseok

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025