The 2008 IdeaStream Symposium will be held at the Sheraton Boston, just across the river from MIT in Boston's Back Bay.

SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL
39 Dalton Street · Boston, Massachusetts 02199 · United States
Phone: (617) 236-2000

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT:
Symposium check-in
Directions & Parking
Area Lodging



SYMPOSIUM CHECK-IN

Pre-registered guests may sign in on April 29, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Boston. Pre-registration is required; on-site registration will not be available.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

The Sheraton Boston is located in Boston's Back Bay, attached to the Hynes Convention Center, and a quick trip over the Mass Ave Bridge from MIT.

Driving Directions & Parking Information

FROM LOGAN AIRPORT & POINTS NORTH, SOUTH, & WEST
Directions

If you are driving to and from the event, there is a discounted self-parking rate ($16) at the Prudential Garage for IdeaStream participants; your ticket will be validated at the IdeaStream Registration Desk. Valet parking fees are the sole responsibility of attendees.

Via Public Transportation

BUS FROM MIT (77 Mass Ave)
Take the #1 bus or the CT1 over the bridge towards Boston. Exit at the Hynes/ICA stop. The Hotel is a short walk and is visible from the Hynes/ICA Stop.

BUS SCHEDULE

FROM THE "T" (SUBWAY)
Take the GREEN LINE. If taking a ‘B’, ‘C’ or ‘D’ train get off at Hynes Convention Center stop. If taking an ‘E’ train, get off at the Prudential stop. The Hotel is a short walk and is visible from both ‘T’ locations.

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AREA LODGING

We have a room block at the Sheraton Boston for this event. Please visit their website or call 617-236-2000 and use "IdeaStream2008" when making your reservation.

We also recommend these fine area hotels, several of which are MIT partner hotels (indicated by asterisk *).

Boston

Boston Hilton
across the street from the Sheraton
40 Dalton Street, Boston, MA, 02115-3123
Boston Marriott Copley Place
0.5 miles from the Sheraton
110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Club Quarters*
1 mile from the Sheraton
161 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02110
Courtyard Marriott Copley Square
0.5 miles from the Sheraton
88 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116
The Colonnade Hotel
0.4 miles from the Sheraton
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
The Eliot Hotel*
0.5 miles from the Sheraton
370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
The Lenox Hotel
0.5 miles from the Sheraton
710 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Westin Copley Place
0.6 miles from the Sheraton
10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

Cambridge/MIT

Boston Marriott Cambridge*
Hyatt Regency Cambridge*
The Kendall Hotel*
Royal Sonesta Hotel*