Hotel at a Glance: 3.5-Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham

The 3.5-star Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham hotel is located 20 minutes outside Boston in an industrial hub known for cutting-edge technology firms and pharmaceutical companies. Consequently, the property is popular with business travelers. But there’s plenty for leisure travelers to see as well—the nearby towns of Lexington and Concord are home to famous Revolutionary War sites, and Cambridge (12 miles away) offers upscale shops and old-fashioned pubs. After a day of work or pleasure, you can relax in a two-room suite with a spacious living area.

• Classic New England seafood: The upscale onsite restaurant serves clam chowder and other favorites.
• Take a dip in the heated indoor pool, open Daily from 7 AM to 9 PM.
• Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, potatoes, pastries, fruit, and omelets.
• Nightly reception: Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages.
• Distance to Boston's Freedom Trail: 16 miles
• Onsite business amenities: 10,000 square feet of meeting space with Wi-Fi and A/V equipment rentals
• Accolades: TripAdvisor's 2019 Certificate of Excellence.

Waltham, Massachusetts: Hub of Higher Education and Technology Just North of Boston

Dating back to the early 19th century, Waltham has been at the center of Greater Boston’s industry and labor movements. It earned the nickname “Watch City” after the Waltham Watch Company—the first business to make timepieces on an assembly line—opened its factory here in 1854. You can learn about that time-keeping heritage at the city's Waltham Watch Factory museum; today, however, this city on the Charles River is best known as a hotbed of research and higher education. Several technology companies, including Raytheon, are headquartered here, and it’s also home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. On the weekends, you’ll find scores of students packed into the breweries and restaurants on Moody Street downtown.