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250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02141
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Steps from the Museum of Science
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Rooms: comfort at a price

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston features thoughtfully appointed rooms redesigned to provide comfort. All rooms feature air conditioning, a desk, cable TV with Asian channels, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms also include a microwave, a refrigerator, and a Keurig coffee maker. Guests can choose rooms with king beds, two queen beds, or one queen bed. Connecting rooms are available. Guests also get the connecting room featuring two queen size beds and a second bathroom with a bathtub.

Dining: Breakfast Included

The hotel offers a free hot, a la carte take-out breakfast every morning served safely by their team. The hotel's complimentary breakfast features hot breakfast with eggs, bacon or sausage, and a variety of continental breakfast items. Guests can dig into a free Express Start Breakfast full of your favorites. Full service dining includes Rebel Rebel Wine Bar, Remnant Brewery, Variety Cocktail Bar and an array of excellent hyperlocal take out spots allowing you and your party to mix and match food and drink. Restaurants at CX have added to the vibrant East Cambridge dining scene. Bow Market is an amazing local space featuring a courtyard surrounded by over 30 independent retail shops and eateries. A4 is a modern full service spot offering some of the best wood fired pizza in Boston. Puritan's menu features expertly executed American dishes including meat, seafood and pasta. CBC offers plenty of hazy New England IPA's to go with their flagship American IPA, Flower Child. Guests can enjoy well executed American cuisine such as steak frites, pan roasted halibut, burgers and beer battered fish tacos. You'll find a full raw bar with oysters, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and crabmeat. Guests can explore this vibrant neighborhood filled with dining and shopping options.

Leisure and recreation

All guests have complimentary use of EverFitness, a large, full service, staffed fitness facility located next door to the hotel. The fitness center is open from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM and includes elliptical machines, free weights, a rower, a stair stepper, a stationary bicycle, and a treadmill.

Location and Transportation

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge is located in East Cambridge, bordering Boston, Somerville and Charlestown. Attractions such the New England Aquarium, the Bunker Hill Monument and Boston Common are within 3 km. Guests can explore Paul Revere's House museum, which are both nearby. The Museum of Science, which boasts a planetarium and a variety of mind-boggling exhibits, is a short walk from the hotel. The hotel's location ensures a short trip to Boston and Cambridge destinations, such as Kendall Square, Faneuil Hall, the North End, EF Education First, Hult, and Massachusetts General Hospital MGH. The nearby MBTA Lechmere station Green Line provides easy access to NE Aquarium, Boston Common, Freedom Trail, Back Bay, and Fenway Park. This line provides our guests easy access to TD Garden, Faneuil Hall, the North End, Downtown Boston, Boston Common, Back Bay, Fenway Park, museums, and both Boston University and Boston College. Union Square, a spirited and dynamic neighborhood bursting with award-winning restaurants, diverse family-owned shops, rad retail, breweries, axe throwing, rock climbing, eclectic festivals, and more is right in backyard. A 5-minute walk will take you to the Green Line Lechmere Station. A 10-minute walk to Cambridge Crossing (CX). The beautifully landscaped campus provides plenty of green space and bike paths.

Services and Amenities

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston Cambridge provides several services. Free hotel-wide Wi-Fi access is available. A business center provides printing, copying, and scanning services. The hotel offers accessible parking, accessible self parking and van accessible self parking. Languages spoken at the property include English, Spanish, and Albanian. On-site self park available $50 per night.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room Two Queen Beds
4 persons
30 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Heating
Bathtub
Standard King Room Accessible Tub Mobility Access
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Cambridge 2.4 km
Airports
Logan (BOS) 7.3 km
Worcester Regional (ORH) 76.7 km
Train
Back Bay 3.0 km
Yawkey 3.3 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02141
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250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02141
Nearby
Square
Lechmere
420 m
Restaurants
Anthony's Pizza
290 m
43 Gore St
Skampa
360 m
424 Cambridge St
Sweet Touch Cafe
350 m
241 Cambridge St
Tahaza Hummus Kitchen
710 m
1 Canal Park
2nd St Cafe & Bakery
720 m
89 2nd St
Dunkin'
830 m
100 Cambridgeside Pl
Kimchi Kitchen
950 m
847 Cambridge St
Panda Express
1.1 km
100 Cambridgeside Pl Location F17
Chicken Now
1.1 km
100 Cambridgeside Pl
Toscanini's Ice Cream
1.1 km
159 Main Street
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at USD 50 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge By Ihg guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
8
Number of rooms:
112
Former name
holiday inn express & suites boston - cambridge, an ihg hotel
Questions of the users
About Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge By Ihg
Is there complimentary parking for guests?
10 November 2024
Parking is available for $35 per night, with limited onsite spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearby options are available within a 5-minute walk if the lot is full.
How long does it take to walk to the nearest subway station?
15 March 2025
The Lechmere station on the Green Line is just a 5-minute walk away. A shuttle service is currently in place while renovations are underway.
If I pay for my stay through a third party, can I check in without the credit card used for the payment?
20 June 2024
Yes, a photo ID is required at check-in, along with a credit card for any incidentals. The card used for booking isn't necessary for check-in.
Is there an on-site gym available for guests?
5 December 2024
Guests have access to Ever Fitness, a gym located next door, with keys available at the front desk.
What are some of the best pizza spots near the hotel?
15 February 2025
Popular local pizza places include Arams 2, Hot Box, Skampa, and Alfredo's, which are beloved by the hotel staff.
What is the distance to Harvard Law School and public transport options?
30 July 2024
Harvard Law School is approximately a 20-25 minute drive away. Public transport options are readily available, with a subway station just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Can an extra bed be added to a room with two queen beds?
25 January 2025
For safety reasons, extra beds cannot be added to rooms with two queen beds.
Are hair dryers provided in guest rooms?
10 February 2024
Each room is equipped with a hair dryer for guest convenience.
Is there an airport shuttle service from the hotel?
5 May 2025
No, there is no shuttle service available to Logan Airport. Taxis and rideshare options are recommended for transportation from the airport.
What breakfast options are available at the hotel?
18 August 2024
A complimentary hot and cold breakfast is served daily, featuring a variety of items like eggs, cinnamon rolls, and more.
What is the minimum age requirement for checking in?
12 March 2025
Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in at the hotel.

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