ROom is pretty standard - nothing amazing - location ok... Naked Fish restaurant just outside is very good.

Bed was ok - but not massively keen on the sheets - felt quite synthetic. Heating a little noisy and internet a little slow.

However for $109 can't really complain and the breakfast included was pretty nice.

Stayed here for a conference, Group rate $105. The hotel appeared oriented to support business travel versus tourist customers. Room nice with coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave. Free wireless was easy to access and fast. The restaurant was open for breakfast and dinner only-no lunch. Had one dinner that was better that good- honest food with fresh steamed broccoli versus frozen mushy unusual side offering at most cafes. Bar open evenings. There was a small shop/store off the lobby offering snacks and convenience items. The pool was small, cold and there wasn't a restroom, shower or changing room, which meant that you had to troop out to the lobby bathroom or your room dripping once you were finished or needed to use the facility. The staff were super friendly and did a good job of ensuring all guests were aware of the change in time during our stay because of Day Light Savings time change and that all the hotel clocks were changed promptly (no small task). Extras included complementary cookies and lemonade in the afternoon. In the morning there was a complementary coffee/tea set up which included green tea and half and half. Large parking lot with free unattended parking, however there were so many "Park at your own Risk" signs I felt nervous parking in the farthest dark corner for fear of theft. Although the location of the hotel is easy access off the freeway, it was quiet. Good drapes blocked out the morning sun and allowed us to sleep after sunrise. Mattress was comfortable, however had a significant hip-area depression that gently pulled me to that section of the mattress--weird. The restaurant across the street from the hotel is awsome-Naked Fish. A bit far from downtown Boston if your primary reason for visiting the area is focused there.

Waltham has a large number of hotels at just about every price point. The Hilton Garden Inn is just one of them. Our stay happened to be during a severe ice storm that knocked out power in much of New England including in some of the areas adjacent to this hotel. That meant finding a room within 100 miles of home was more important than the price. That said, the price was quite high for the hotel's quality. The rooms are quite basic and noise travels right through the walls if there are little kids nearby. On the plus side, the sfaff is really friendly. Everyone from the chef staffing the omelet station at breakfast to the housekeepers seems really happy to be working there.

Typical Hiltion Garden Inn. No surprises, no issues. Friendly staff, decent wifi connectivity and if I ever come back to Waltham for work, I'll stay here...