Studio Suite
The Marriot Residence Inn has a special group rate of $139 per room, held until October 28, 2004. Mention both the "Fall Workshop on Computational Geometry" and "MIT CSAIL" to get a room in this block. This hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk to the conference location.
The rooms have one queen bed, one pull-out sofa bed, separate kitchen/living area and bathroom. See the floorplan diagram on the right.
Distinct living, sleeping, and work areas of the spacious Studio Suite will help you separate what you need to do from what you want to do. The kitchen is well-equipped, so you can make your own meals. The hotel offers free wireless Internet access.
If you require rooms with more than one bed & pull-out bed, please contact kvdickey@mit.edu so that rates/availability can be checked.
More information concerning the hotel can be found on their webpage:
http://www.cambridgeresidenceinn.com
The following hotels are all within a 5-15 minute walk of the conference site. Each hotel offers MIT rates, so please request the MIT rate. However, the hotels often offer special rates which may be cheaper than the MIT rate, please check with the individual hotels for these rates.
The Kendall Hotel
350 Main Street
Cambridge MA 02142
Located on the MIT Campus
(5-minute walk to conference site)
Telephone: 617-577-1300
Fax: 617-577-1377
ASK FOR THE MIT RATE
$169 9/1-11/18/04
$149 11/19-12/31/04
Government $159
Standard corporate rate $149-$229
Complimentary high speed internet access, wi-fi or ethernet
Boston Marriott Cambridge
Two Cambridge Center
Cambridge MA 02142
Kendall Square
(5-minute walk to conference site)
Telephone: 617-494-6600
Fax: 617-494-0036
Toll Free: 800-228-9290
ASK FOR THE MIT RATE
$179 4/10-11/12/04
$159 11/13-12/31/04
$159-$192 Government
Standard Corp Rate $179-$249
Last Room Availability
Blackout Dates: 6/3-6/5/04, 6/9-6/11/04, 7/24-29/04
Hotel @ MIT
20 Sidney Street
Cambridge MA 02139
Two blocks from MIT campus
(roughly 10-minute walk from conference site)
Telephone: 617-577-0200
Fax: 617-494-8366
Toll Free: 800-222-8733
reservations@hotelatmit.com
ASK FOR THE MIT RATE:
$189 9/7 - 11/18/04
$159 11/19 - 12/31/04
Standard Corporate Rate $249-$319
Government $159-$192
Last Room Availability
Free wireless internet service in lobby, Library and Sidney's Grille;
Complimentary T-1 and wireless access in all guest rooms;
Complimentary Business Center and additional Complimentary PC Workstations;
Complimentary town car service within Cambridge, weekday mornings and evenings;
Access to MIT Zesiger Sports Center for nominal daily fee;
Hilton HHonors Points for eligible stays
http://www.hotelatmit.com/home/home_3.html
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge MA 02139
Charles River
(roughly 15-20 minute walk from conference site)
Toll Free: 800-233-1234
Phone: 617-492-1234
Fax: 617-491-6906
ASK FOR THE MIT RATE
$179 4/11-11/20/04
$139 11/21-12/31/04
Includes:
· High speed internet in guestrooms
· Wireless internet in lobby and Zephyr on the Charles lounge
· Complimentary coffee and newspaper
· Complimentary use of health club including indoor pool
· Self parking $20 and Valet parking $22
· Earn free nights with Gold Passport frequent guest program
Government $159
Standard Corp Rate $220
Last Room Availability
Complimentary Shuttle to MIT
http://www.cambridge.hyatt.com/
The following hotels are over a 20-minute walk or not within walking distance. However, they do offer shuttles to the MIT campus or are near public transportation.
Radisson Hotel Cambridge
777 Memorial Drive
Cambridge MA 02139
Charles River (roughly 20-30 minute walk from conference site)
Telephone: 617-492-7777
Fax: 617-492-6038
Toll Free: 800-333-3333
ASK FOR THE MIT RATE
Single or Double
$129 11/1-12/31/04
Standard Corp Rate $189
Government rate $159
Last Room Availability
Complimentary shuttle to MIT
www.radisson.com/cambridgema
Royal Sonesta Hotel
5 Cambridge Parkway
Cambridge MA 02142
Adjacent to the Galleria Mall
(roughly 20-30 minute walk from conference site)
Reservations: 617-806-4200
Fax: 617-806-4232
Toll Free: 1-800-Sonesta
ASK FOR THE MIT RATE (MENTION CODE "R-MIT")
$169 now - 12/31/04
Standard Corp Rate $219
Government $175-$240
Last Room Availability
Blackout dates: 12/31/03, 7/24-7/30/04
Complimentary Shuttle to MIT
http://www.sonesta.com/boston/
Holiday Inn
30 Washington Street
Somerville MA 02143 not within walking distance.
Telephone: 617-628-1000
Fax: 617-628-0143
ASK FOR THE MIT RATE
$109 1/1/04-12/31/04
Standard Corp Rate $139-$219
Government Rate $129-$159
Last Room Availability
Blackout Dates: 12/31/03, 7/23-7/31/04
Complimentary Shuttle to MIT
http://www.holiday-inn.com/somervillema
The following hotel offers reasonable published rates. It is not within walking distance of MIT but is accessible via public transportation.
Cambridge Gateway Inn
211 Concord Turnpike
Cambridge, MA 02140
Located at Alewife T subway station (not within walking distance of MIT).
An approximate 5-10 minute walk to the subway, or shuttle service to the subway may be available.
Rates as of 10.19 MIT has not negotiated a discount rate with this hotel. Please contact the hotel directly concerning current rates.
For Singles, Doubles & Kings
$89.99 + tax, 1 guest
$94.99 + tax, 2 guests
For Suites
$116.99 + tax, 1 guest
$126.99 + tax, 2 guests
http://www.cambridgegatewayinn.com/
The following listing is a hostel with cheap rates for shared (6-people) rooms
Hostelling International Boston
12 Hemenway Street
Boston, MA 02115
Boston Back Bay area, approximately 30-minute walk from conference
site, and near a subway station.
Tel: 617-536-9455
Fax: 617-424-6558
Rates as of 10.28: MIT has not negotiated a discount rate with this hotel. Please contact the hotel directly concerning current rates.
$35-$38 per night per person for 6-bed dorm rooms
$72-102 per night for private room
· The hostel has a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room
· Linens, pillows and blankets are provided free of charge.
Sleeping bags are not permitted.
· There is a 14 night maximum stay per season.
· Hostel is open 24 hours/day.
· Individual guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent
or legal guardian.
· Check-in upon arrival based on bed availability.
· All guests must present a valid driver's license or passport upon check-in.
The following is a link to a listing of a variety of hotels and bed & breakfasts in the area. Most of these are not within walking distance, but accessible to MIT via public transportation.
Hotels
http://web.mit.edu/housing/och/hotels_boston.html
Guests Houses and Bed & Breakfasts
http://web.mit.edu/housing/och/guest_houses.html
Often websites such as Expedia.com or Hotels.com offer special pricing on Boston area hotels. If you have any questions about a hotel and its proximity to the conference site, please contact Kathleen Dickey.
For general directions to MIT:
http://web.mit.edu/visit/get-around.html
For directions to the conference site:
http://www.csail.mit.edu/contact/contact.html
MIT campus map (including a printable version):
http://whereis.mit.edu/
For public transportation information:
http://www.mbta.com/ The closest stop is Kendall Square.
For parking information:
http://web.mit.edu/parking/publicparking.html