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Axel's take: 9.0/10

An excellent self-catering base in Waltham, provided you don't need full hotel service. A simple, independent 3-star apartment-style hotel beside the Charles River, scored for what it is.

Crescent Suites is a simple, independent 3-star apartment-style hotel that gets the important things unusually right. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise exceptionally clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Proper kitchens make longer stays practical, while free parking, nearby restaurants and access to the Charles River walking trail add everyday value. It's a strong pick for travelers who want a comfortable Waltham base rather than a full-service hotel.

The catch is the service model: reception has limited hours, housekeeping isn't daily, and breakfast is no longer available despite lingering claims on some listings. Follow the arrival instructions and plan to cook or eat out. We'd skip it if you want round-the-clock assistance, daily room servicing or a location in central Boston.

  • Best for: Longer stays with self-catering; Families wanting kitchen facilities; Visitors with plans in Waltham

  • Watch out for: Limited reception hours; No breakfast despite some listings; No daily housekeeping

  • Location: Residential Waltham setting with river-trail access and restaurants nearby; not central Boston.

  • Rooms: Spacious, practical suites with full kitchens; comfort earns consistent praise.

  • Cleanliness: A standout strength across recent guest reviews and major-site ratings.

  • Service: Staff are widely praised when available, but reception is not staffed around the clock.

  • Amenities: Free parking, Wi-Fi, fitness facilities and guest laundry; breakfast is unavailable.

  • Fees and surprises: Some amenity listings are stale; confirm pet acceptance directly and read arrival instructions.

Axel's opinion of Crescent Suites Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Crescent Suites Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 287 Crescent Street, Waltham
  • Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 178 reviews (location 3.6/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Boston Logan International Airport: 23 min by taxi · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport: 56 min by taxi · Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport: 66 min by taxi · deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum: 18 min by taxi · Fenway Park: 19 min by taxi · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: 20 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $10 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: Computer, Air conditioning, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Newspapers, Express check-in/check-out, Garden, Television in lobby, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Reception desk
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Waltham, Massachusetts

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  • $172 a night · Nov 19 to Nov 29, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Superior Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability), refundable · Seen Oct 22 · Get current price for this stay
  • $173 a night · Nov 1 to Nov 4, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Superior Double room (full double bed) (king size bed), refundable · Seen Oct 22 · Get current price for this stay
  • $184 a night · Nov 11 to Nov 16, 2026 · 5 nights · 3 adults · Superior Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, extra bed not included, kitchen), refundable · Seen Oct 22 · Get current price for this stay

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Crescent Suites Hotel

3-star hotel · 287 Crescent Street, Waltham

4.6/5 on Google from 178 reviews (location 3.6/5)

Boston Logan International Airport: 23 min by taxi · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport: 56 min by taxi · Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport: 66 min by taxi · deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum: 18 min by taxi · Fenway Park: 19 min by taxi · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: 20 min by taxi

Check-in from 15:00 · Check-out by 11:00

Computer · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Television in lobby · Terrace · Outdoor furniture · Reception desk

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Axel's take

A simple, independent 3-star apartment-style hotel beside the Charles River

9.0/10

An excellent self-catering base in Waltham, provided you don't need full hotel service.

Crescent Suites is a simple, independent 3-star apartment-style hotel that gets the important things unusually right. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise exceptionally clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Proper kitchens make longer stays practical, while free parking, nearby restaurants and access to the Charles River walking trail add everyday value. It's a strong pick for travelers who want a comfortable Waltham base rather than a full-service hotel.

The catch is the service model: reception has limited hours, housekeeping isn't daily, and breakfast is no longer available despite lingering claims on some listings. Follow the arrival instructions and plan to cook or eat out. We'd skip it if you want round-the-clock assistance, daily room servicing or a location in central Boston.

Best for

  • Longer stays with self-catering
  • Families wanting kitchen facilities
  • Visitors with plans in Waltham

Watch out for

  • Limited reception hours
  • No breakfast despite some listings
  • No daily housekeeping
Location
Residential Waltham setting with river-trail access and restaurants nearby; not central Boston.
Rooms
Spacious, practical suites with full kitchens; comfort earns consistent praise.
Cleanliness
A standout strength across recent guest reviews and major-site ratings.
Service
Staff are widely praised when available, but reception is not staffed around the clock.
Amenities
Free parking, Wi-Fi, fitness facilities and guest laundry; breakfast is unavailable.
Fees and surprises
Some amenity listings are stale; confirm pet acceptance directly and read arrival instructions.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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