The hotel is clean, right on the Charles River walking path, and a short distance to downtown Waltham. We brought our small dog, so they accommodated a room on the first floor close to the lobby door...so easy to make the frequent bathroom breaks for the pup. It's a no frills place, but it is comfortable and simple, with a nice kitchenette, and we felt it was so easy to come and go. Duane responded so promptly to questions and for help. This is our second stay, and we'll go back whenever we want to visit our daughter who lives in Waltham.