Beth Israel Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Travel Guide

Overview and Travel Assistance

Overview and Travel Assistance 


Burlington, MA is situated 12 miles northwest of downtown Boston, at the intersection of Routes I-95/128, I-93, and 3. At the heart of New England, the local area is known for its history, educational institutions, and culture. Burlington’s town motto is “Where technology goes to work,” reflecting its reputation as a hub for that industry. Shopping is also a focal point, with 3rd Ave, Wayside Commons, and the second largest shopping center in Massachusetts, the Burlington Mall, where “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” (starring Kevin James) was filmed. Burlington’s weather is seasonal, with typically cold and snowy Winters, rainy but beautiful Springs, hot and humid Summers, and spectacular Falls with cooler temperatures and stunning leaves. 

To learn the basics for Lahey HCM Center patients and visitors, click here. For a deep dive into all of your travel and housing options, expand each of the categories provided on this page. To dig into local lodging, including hotels and short-term rentals, scroll down, and click on the tab of your choice.


General tips

  • Use points from credit cards or other loyalty programs to cover some or all of your travel costs.
  • Sign up for loyalty programs with credit cards, airlines, and hotels in order to earn points for your travel. This is particularly useful if you know you will be visiting your COE multiple times and can continue to accrue those points.
  • Considering joining AAA. Members receive excellent discounts, especially at hotels.

Concierge services 

  • Lahey Concierge Services provides information on transportation, lodging, amenities, and restaurants. They are located on the fourth floor of the main hospital building, near the central elevators, and are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lori Fund 

  • The HCMA Lori Fund will provide micro travel grants to HCM patients traveling to an HCMA-recognized Center of Excellence for care or HCM patients traveling to a facility for heart transplant care. Awards up to $600.00 are available per calendar year.

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Getting To and Getting Around Boston

Air Travel

International Airports within 100 miles

Domestic Airports within 100 miles

  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in Manchester, NH is 42 miles from Burlington.
  • Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) in Worcester, MA is 50 miles from Burlington.
  • Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, MA offers limited commercial service and serves private and corporate aircraft.
  • Angel Flight East (215-358-1900) provides free air transportation to qualified patients and their families by arranging flights to distant medical facilities.
  • MiracleFlights (800-359-1711) provides free flights to those in need of life-changing medical care not available in their local communities.

Car

East-West highway routes: Interstate 90, Route 2

North-South highway routes: Route 3, Interstate 93, Interstate 95/Route 128


Approximate driving times to Burlington are:

  • 45 minutes from Boston
  • 1 hour from Concord, NH
  • 4 hours from New York City

Rental car

Train

  • Amtrak Downeaster service stops at Anderson/Woburn Regional Transportation Center at 100 Atlantic Ave, Woburn MA, 01801
  • Amtrak service stops at South Station in Boston
  • Use MBTA Express Bus 354 to Burlington (does not stop at the hospital)

Bus

Ground Services

Getting Around Boston 


The Boston area is known for its traffic, particularly during the morning and evening commutes. If you are coming to the Lahey HCM Center from anywhere other than Burlington itself, we recommend allowing plenty of extra time for travel. Start here for an overview of getting to Lahey. Below are more specifics:


Rental car

In the Burlington area

Car service, taxi, or rideshare

Download these rideshare apps to your phone to see local rates and services


Public Transportation

The MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) is the Boston area’s public transportation system. While the subway does not reach Burlington, the subway system connects to other forms of transportation that do:


Bus

Take the Red Line subway to Alewife Station. Get on the #350 bus to the 40 Mall Road stop in Burlington.


Commuter Rail

From North Station in Downtown Boston, take the Lowell Line to the Anderson/Woburn stop. Hail a cab or call an Uber to complete your journey to Lahey Hospital.


Lowell Regional Transit Authority


Other local options


Bicycle share/bike lanes or paths


Ground services

  • Shuttles
  • Lahey Hospital & Medical Center has a shuttle that serves select area hotels. See the lodging section below for details.
  • Hyatt House Extended Stay Hotel has its own shuttle that brings patients to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. See the lodging section below for details
  • Lexpress, local town shuttle, route B includes stops at Lahey, Burlington Mall, and Middlesex Commons


Navigating the COE & Accessibility

Navigating the Lahey Facility


Here is a campus map to help you understand the layout of the Lahey facilities.


While the main hospital is located at 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805, the Lahey Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center is adjacent to the hospital at 67 South Bedford Street, Suite 302W, Burlington, MA 01805.  Use the building’s WEST entrance to take the lobby elevators to the 3rd floor. The HCM Center will be immediately to your right.

Phone: 781-825-8650


The HCM Center offers echocardiography, stress echocardiography, and cardiopulmonary testing directly in the clinic space, so patients typically only need to visit the main hospital for MRIs and surgical procedures. 


Directions:


In Google Maps/Waze, type Dr. Martin Maron or Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Hypertrophic Cardio-myopathy Center into the search field. THe address will pre-populate for you.

In Apple Maps/MapQuest, type 67 South Bedford Street, Burlington, MA 01805 into the search field.

The Lahey HCM Center is a 45-minute taxi or Uber ride from Boston Logan Airport.


Parking


There is FREE parking directly outside 67 South Bedford Street. Please follow the driving directions, and feel free to park in any open spot. The West entrance is closest to the HCM Center.


Click here for details on parking in the Patient & Visitor Parking Garage and Valet Parking at the main Lahey Hospital (41 Mall Road).



Accessibility

There is a Messenger and Escort Department in the main hospital at 41 Mall Road (781-744-2136). They offer wheelchair transport from the main entrance to your appointment. You do not need a reservation, but come to the main lobby at least 10 minutes early and ask for a wheelchair/messenger escort.


67 South Bedford Street has wheelchairs available upon request but does not have their own escort department or services.


Interpreter Services

Handicap parking is available in all locations.



Hotels and Lodging

Lodging 


There are plenty of lodging options in Burlington, MA. The HCM Center is adjacent to several local hotels that are less than one mile from the clinic. Click on the tabs above for our specific recommendations.


A few items of note:

  • The Lahey Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center is located at 67 South Bedford Street, Suite 302W, Burlington, MA 01805. 
  • The following service is available if you need durable medical equipment at your lodging location: Careway Medical Supply, 781-933-2345 (rentals must be arranged by phone)

Hotels


The annual average nightly hotel room rate in Burlington, MA (excluding taxes) in 2023 is $168 between May 1st and October 31st and $142 from November 1st through April 30th.


Many lodging options that do not include a kitchenette do have refrigerators and/or microwaves available to guests. You may need to request them in advance.


We’ve researched some HCM patient-friendly amenities you may wish to take advantage of, including patient pricing discounts, connecting rooms, kitchenettes, and the availability of recliners. 


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We hope you’ll use the list below to assist in your hotel search:


Archer Hotel Burlington (LOCAL: 781-552-5800; RESERVATIONS: 855-200-9047)

4-star hotel; COE discount is based on availability; a limited number of discounts are given per day. Certain room types are connecting; if you call in advance, you can get connecting rooms the majority of the time, even though it is first -come, first-served. There are refrigerators and microwaves but no stovetop. Lahey has a shuttle that comes to the hotel and picks you up; call 781-744-7225 at least one hour before your appointment.

  • COE Discount Available
  • Connecting Rooms Available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Lahey SHuttle runs to and from this hotel
  • TripAdvisor Top 5
  • Google Top 5

Hyatt House Boston/Burlington (781-270-0800)

3-star hotel; Discount varies by season and length of stay. They can take out bed frames if the bed is too high. No connecting rooms, but they do have 2-bedroom suites. Hyatt House has their own free shuttle that can take you anywhere in a 4-mile radius (including Lahey); it runs M-F 7am-6pm.

  • COE Discount Available
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Courtesy Hotel Shuttle
  • TripAdvisor Top 5 
  • Google Top 5

Sonesta ES Suites Burlington Boston (781-221-2233)

3-star hotel; COE discount varies. Lahey has a shuttle that comes to the hotel and picks you up; call 781-744-7225 at least one hour before your appointment. Full-sized kitchens in every suite.

  • COE Discount Available
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Lahey shuttle runs to and from this hotel
  • TripAdvisor Top 5

Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Burlington (781-272-8800)

3-star hotel; COE discount is 15% off the current daily rate. Rooms have limited open  space, so it would be difficult to bring in any rented medical equipment. Fridge, microwave, coffee maker in each room. Connecting rooms are available but can't be guaranteed; make the request in advance.

  • COE Discount Available
  • Connecting Rooms Available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • TripAdvisor Top 5

Boston Marriott Burlington (781-229-6565)

3-star hotel; Discount varies based on occupancy. Lahey has a shuttle that comes to the hotel and picks you up; place the call to 781-744-7225, or the front desk can call for you. They don't have recliners, but the rooms do have chaise lounges, which can be made up with extra sheets and pillows, upon request. Connecting rooms are available but can't be guaranteed; make the request in advance.

  • COE Discount Available
  • COnnecting Rooms Available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Lahey Shuttle runs to and from this hotel
  • TripAdvisor Top 5

Residence Inn Boston Burlington (781-272-3331)

3-star hotel; COE discount is 15%, based on availability, and is only applicable to studios. There are no recliners, but there are full-size sleeper sofas in every room. There are 5 sets of connecting rooms, so they are hard to come by, but can be given if available. There are also a few 2-bedroom suites.

  • COE Discount Available
  • Connecting Rooms Available
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Google Top 5

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Woburn (781-933-1990)

3-star hotel; Connecting rooms are available for studio suites, and 2-bedroom suites are available. If booking on Hilton.com, check the box to confirm connecting rooms. Full-sized kitchens. There are no recliners, but there are queen-sized sofa beds in every room. Homewood Suites are located in the same building as Hampton Inn Boston Woburn.

  • Connecting Rooms Available
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Google Top 5

Hampton Inn Boston Woburn (781-935-1110)

2-star hotel; Connecting rooms are available; if booking on Hilton.com, check the box to confirm connecting rooms. Microwaves and fridges are available. Hampton Inn is located in the same building as Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Woburn.

  • Connecting Rooms Available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Google Top 5

Extended Stay America Boston-Burlington (781-359-9099)

2-star hotel; COE discount varies by date.

  • COE Discount Available
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible

Crowne Plaza Boston Woburn, an IHG Hotel (781-935-8760)

3-star hotel; $109+ tax fixed rate for Lahey patients. Connecting rooms are available, but can only be confirmed on arrival date.

  • COE Discount Available
  • Handicap Accessible

Short-term rentals


Short-term rentals are available in the Burlington area, and the list below includes sole occupancy/single unit properties near the Lahey Clinic, some of which have one or more accessibility features. Review each individual listing for specifics. 


Explore North Shore from Boston! Kitchen, Pets Allowed, Near Burlington Mall! at Sonesta Simply Suites

Average review (1-5): n/a

Apartment/Condo

On site laundry

Kitchen

On site parking

Pets allowed

Elevator


Spacious 2BR in Burlington Near Dining & MBTA Bus at The Tremont

Average review (1-5): n/a

Apartment/Condo

On site laundry

Kitchen

On site parking

Elevator


Chic 1BR in The Huntington Near Tech Corridor at The Huntington Apartments

Average review (1-5): n/a

Apartment/Condo

On site laundry

Kitchen

On site parking

Elevator


Adorable 2-bedroom apt. with free private parking 

Average review (1-5): 4.91

Apartment/Condo

Self check-in

On site laundry

Kitchen

On site parking

No accessibility features


The Robins Nest 

Average review (1-5): 4.99

Apartment/Condo

Self check-in

On site laundry

Kitchen

On site parking

No accessibility features


Stay a While, Studio Apartment-PET FRIENDLY

Average review (1-5): 4.95

Apartment/Condo

Self check-in

On site laundry

Kitchen

On site parking

Pets allowed

No accessibility features


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Food & Amenities

Places To Eat

Grocery Stores

  • Wegmans, 53 3rd Ave, (781-418-0700)
  • Trader Joe’s, 51 Middlesex Turnpike, (781-273-2310)
  • Shaw’s, 108 A Cambridge St, (781-221-3002)

Delivery Services

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  • Grub Hub
  • Doordash
  • Postmates
  • Uber Eats
  • EatStreet4

Amenities


Shopping areas



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Travel information is provided through a collaboration between The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and Reasonable Accommodations LLC.


The HCMA and Reasonable Accommodations will make their best effort to keep the Patient Travel Planning Guide as current as possible. The HCMA cannot give any guarantees with regard to the prices, opening times, and availability of any specified facilities. Additionally, just because facilities are mentioned does not necessarily mean that these will always be available. Changes may also have been made to the specified prices, opening times, and availability.