Crescent Suites Hotel

Although my family didn’t stay here the service was excellent, friendly and genuine. We were in town to buy a car, the deal didn’t work that day and we needed to come back the next day. We stopped by here and the rates were a little too high for our budget. The very nice young lady went out of her way to find us hotels in the surrounding area where she used to work to find us the cheapest rates. If we are ever in Waltham again, we will definitely consider booking here.

I will not stay in a chain hotel ever again when in the area. The room is big with a full size fridge and stove. Complimentary cappuccino in the morning was the capper.

Really nice place, in a central location, and a welcoming, professional staff.
Easy check in, check out.
Clean, airy Big rooms with nice kitchen amenities.
The bathroom could be a bit bigger.
Definitely check it out.
Good breakfast.

We stayed at Crescent Suites in Oct 2010, and we loved it. Since then the economy has improved and their rates have increased therefore won’t be staying there on an upcoming trip as this is not biz travel but on my own dime. Nightly rate including tax and AAA discount (April 2015) tops $ 200 so for 6 nights kind of steep for a solo trip. I don’t know if they have weekly rates.
With that said even at the higher price you get a lot more bang for the buck than staying at a corporate hotel, this is not a hotel room it is really an apartment. So for a longer stay or a family group (possibly requiring 2 typical hotel rooms) Crescent Suites is a great option. Also the excellent included breakfast would easly cost $ 10+ at a restaurant. So for a family group or business person on expense account this far surpasses the corporate hotels along route 128. And the personal service provided by the owner cannot be duplicated by a hotel chain.

Why would you stay anywhere else?
I am in my third week residence at the Crescent Suites Hotel in Waltham. It has been absolutely delightful. Michael, the gracious owner, is a master of detail. The lobby is warm and welcoming, with a candle flickering to greet guests on a cold night. The rooms are immaculate, tastefully finished to feel more like a room in someone’s home than a hotel room. The full kitchen is spotless and outfitted with all the necessary accouterments, including even a garbage disposal and granite counter top. The white duvets are so clean, the towels thick and plentiful. The desk provides ample room to set up an office, and the room is so bright that it is a pleasure to stay and work there. There is a lot of cabinet and closet storage space.
The staff is excellent. Kate and Katie at the desk could not be more friendly or helpful. The ladies cooking breakfast know their craft and prepare a sumptuous breakfast every day. Even the coffee is great and piping hot.
There is a heated garage downstairs, with remote controls given to guests-​this was very helpful during multiple large snowstorms. The parking lot is plowed continuously during storms to make egress a snap.
Directly behind the hotel is a segment of the Charles River walk, which provided a welcome diversion for my dog, who was also welcomed at the hotel. The rooms, by the way, are well insulated and very quiet, unlike most hotels I have visited. You would never know there is a dog or two in residence.
If you are planning a visit to Boston this is the PERFECT place to stay. A short drive gets you to Riverside Station for an easy T ride into the city. A hotel stay does not get any better than this; it is well worth the price.

Different hotel. Really enjoyed the apartment feel to it if I went to Brandeis university I would try and stay there for an apartment rate. Great service amazing breakfast was made custom eggs that were delicious and an amazing coffee that was handcrafted. If I visit Boston I will deff want to stay there again.

I, too, was skeptical of all the great reviews here and on other sites, but after my stay there this weekend, I can now say that I’m a believer. A very solid place to stay, particularly for families and groups, at a very good price. Perfect for families visiting Boston College, Brandeis or BU. The breakfast was insanely crowded on the weekend, so don’t come for that, but otherwise the whole experience was wonderful. Very clean, well constructed, fast, free, dependable WiFi, a basic exercise room, excellent customer service that included a terrific directory to the area, beautiful area in the back, on the Charles RIver. About 15 minutes to Boston College.

I was looking for a reasonably priced hotel around Boston that allowed dogs and it took me a long time to find a good place, but I am so happy I found the Cescent Suites Hotel! They allow pets for no extra fee and their rooms are quite modern yet still have a touch of home. The beds are super comfy, you have a full kitchen at your disposal, and the bathroom is well designed. The best part is that there are trails next to the Charles River right behind the hotel which is very convenient for walking dogs. There is also a playground, a place to grill and some sun chairs out back. When you arrive, they offer to make you an espresso or capaccino which is a nice touch. It is a bit confusing navigating your way back here after visiting downtown Boston, so a GPS would be helpful (hotel is located in a residential neighborhood). I believe there are restaurants within walking distance of the hotel as well.
The BEST part is the most wonderful included breakfast. Fresh eggs with cheese and ham, scalloped potatoes, bagels, etc. They also make a delicious capaccino. The kitchen nook is very inviting. If I return to Boston, this hotel is a MUST to stay at.

This place is the antithesis of a typical chain hotel — and that’s a GREAT thing!
It all boils down to the vision and work ethic of the owner, Michael, who truly (and personally) runs the hotel the way I’d like a hotel to be run — exceptional value, the total absence of nickle-​and-​dimeing me to death, and more, contribute to a true demonstration of «hospitality.»
The room we stayed in was their smaller suite — a bedroom larger than typical with a full kitchen attached (including an oven, microwave, coffee maker, fridge, plates, silverware, glasses, etc.). The furniture was comfortable (although I found the bed just a bit hard.) The bathroom was fine and did not suffer from the dim lighting that many hotels feel is sufficient.
As another poster mentioned, the hotel sits next to a couple of slightly «sketchy» buildings, but that is more than made up for because the rear of the hotel is set against the Charles River and its bike & jogging trail. The hotel also provides a beautiful large grass picnic area adjacent to the trail with tables and high-​end gas grill/​smokers; a beautiful way to «get away» on a nice afternoon. WiFi is free and worked quite well (even in the picnic area.)
And then there’s the constant offer of «can I get you anything» every time I walked in, but it’s never a «what can I SELL you» — because they do not charge anything extra for ANYTHING!
It could be a fresh-​made cappuccino, a bottle of imported sparkling water, fresh-​baked apple turnovers, grilled sausages or pizza in the afternoon, and more. And then there’s the breakfast — every ingredient fresh to the point that they slice their own potatoes, season their eggs perfectly, and more.
I’ve stayed at many «luxury» hotels, but I can certainly say that its only at the Crescent Suites that I felt truly welcomed as a guest, rather than as a wallet to be emptied. I salute Michael for his vision, its execution, and for being far more than a typical chain hotel. I would certainly stay here again.

I love this place!!! I could not say enough good things about my experience. From the moment I called to book my room to the minute I left, I was treated like I was home visiting family. Not only are the rooms super affordable, but they are amazing! It was quiet, and comfortable, and I woke up to a great breakfast! Definitely the best hotel I have stayed at in a long time!

Our family had a nice stay. Great owners. Breakfast was included and was NOT the same old same old. Stop in just for the cappuccino! 5 minutes from the Riverside T station. Huge room. A bran new hotel with and old world charm.

i’m not one that writes reviews very often but this place needs to be known about. it is amazing. Michael (the owner) is fantastic. everything about this place was great. the rooms were sparkling, the staff was super friendly, and super affordable. from the moment we arrived we were treated with the best hospitality ever. we were offered cookies and a cappuccino. Michael was also very helpful in recommendations for our day trip to Boston. i just can’t say enough good things about this place.
so if you are looking for a great place to spend a day or a week or a month in waltham, i highly recommend Crescent Suites. walking distance from downtown Waltham and to the commuter train to take into Boston. FANTASTIC!!! totally deserves awards for the cleanliness, location, and staff.

From being greeted warmly and with cappucino to the clean fresh look and smell of the rooms we could not possibly be happier with this gem of a hotel! Seriously, I could write a hundred pages on the location, cleanliness, friendliness, newness, convenience, breakfast, beauty, smell and feel of this wonderful place. We are going to try to find more reasons to visit the area just so that we can stay here again. Michael the owner should get an award for the care that he shows to every guest. It is obvious that this means more to him than just a place that he runs and owns, he puts his very heart into every bit of it.

We got married last October in Waltham, and wanted to find a hotel that was a little different for our guests. Yes, there are no shortage of chain hotels in Waltham, but our wedding theme was local and sustainable, and we wanted to extend this to the hotel, as well. By chance, we found out about Crescent Suites, and met with Michael Colomba, the owner. He couldn’t have been nicer, and makes a mean cappuccino, as well.
It didn’t take much convincing that this was the place for us. The rooms are great, with full kitchens and all the other amenities you might need. The location is right up against the Charles river, where there are nice paths that will take you right into downtown Waltham (about one mile) or further along the river. The immediate neighboring buildings are a little sketchy, but apparently Michael is planning to buy these properties and expand the hotel in the next few years.
If you don’t have to be right in the middle of everything next time you’re in the Boston area, check out Crescent Suites!

My work booked this nice little hotel for me because it’s just up the street from one of our offices, and while it’s not the Ritz, it is a great and welcoming place. More like an inn with all modern amenities you could want, it is run by a very nice family that makes you feel you’re staying in their 4-​story guest house.
Located just next to a river-​walk, the hotel is quiet and relaxed. The rooms are nicely appointed (the «kitchenette» was larger than my actual kitchen at home) and clean. The complimentary breakfast is an actual breakfast, not package danish or cereal, made every morning and the owner will definitely push a homemade cappuccino on you. Make sure you let him — one of the best cappuccinos I’ve had in a while.
In all, I highly recommend Cresent Suites, though I can see how the appeal might be limited by its location in relatively sleepy Waltham.