Holiday Inn Express
385 winter street at exit 27 off of i-95 rt 128, phone: +1 781-890-2800, fax 781-890-1021, reservations 800-824-2538, (http://www.waltham-hotels...). get free wi-fi bring your own computer and wireless card -- they don't have any loaners. make sure to book a room on the first floor of the main building to get access from your room as there is only one access point in the main lobby. room charge was $89/night plus tax. includes a well stocked complimentary breakfast with fruits, cereal, bagels, and cinnamon buns. a quick ten minute drive to downtown waltham.
Doubletree Guest Suites Boston/Waltham
550 winter street +1 800-hilton, (http://www.hiltonfamilybo...). the doubletree guest suites boston/waltham puts you close to top boston attractions, with lexington and concord just minutes away. convenient to brandeis university and bentley college and only 20 minutes from both downtown boston.
Hyatt Summerfield Suites Waltham
54 fourth avenue, phone: +1 781-290-0026, (http://www.hyatt.com/hyat...). in the heart of the route 128 corridor, where corporate residents like ibm, microsoft, lycos and oracle, bentley college, brandeis university and boston college are all close by.
Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham
420 totten pond road, phone: +1 781-890-0100, (http://www.hiltongardeninn.com). 148 guest rooms, cafã©, lobby lounge, an indoor heated pool and exercise room.