Housing Options

Professional Institute (PI) participants can arrange to stay at hotels or bed and breakfasts near campus or, during the summer, in New House dormitory on campus. Most participants stay in hotels within walking distance of campus. Housing is not included in PI tuition.

Consult the MIT map online to locate campus buildings, dining facilities, transportation stops, local hotels, and New House dormitory. Distance to MIT is measured from the main entrance of MIT: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139.

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Hotels

Please contact these Cambridge hotels directly for reservations and information on room availability.

Le Méridien Cambridge: 20 Sidney Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Distance to MIT: 0.6 mile
Complimentary T1 and wireless access
Telephone: 617-577-0200; Fax: 617-494-8366
Toll Free: 800-222-8733
URL: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/
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Cambridge Boston Marriott: Two Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
Distance to MIT: 0.5 mile
Telephone: 617-494-6600
Toll Free: 800-228-9290
URL: http://www.marriottcambridge.com/
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The Kendall Hotel: 350 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Distance to MIT: 0.5 mile
Telephone: 617-577-1300
Fax: 617-577-1377
URL: http://www.kendallhotel.com/
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The Residence Inn by Marriott Boston/Cambridge: 6 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
Distance to MIT: 0.5 mile
Telephone: 617-349-0700; Fax: 617-547-8504
Toll Free: 800-331-3131
URL: http://www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/BOSCM
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Hyatt Regency Cambridge: 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139
Distance to MIT: 1 mile
Telephone: 617-492-1234; Fax: 617-491-6906 (If faxing, send to Sales: Attn: Reservations)
Toll Free: 800-233-6448
URL: http://www.cambridge.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml
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Online booking code - enter 33395 into the "Group/Corporate#" box

Harding House: 288 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Distance to MIT: 1 mile
Telephone: 617-876-2888; Fax: 617-497-0953
Toll Free: 877-489-2888
URL: http://cambridgeinns.com/harding/

Dormitory Housing

Most Professional Institute participants choose to stay in local hotels. Less expensive, basic housing is also available in the summer in New House dormitory on campus.

Dormitory conditions

Rooms have a single (twin-sized) bed with sheets and a blanket, a dresser, a closet, and a desk. Bathrooms are shared with both students and other professionals and are located outside the room. The non-smoking, co-ed building is air conditioned and offers a lounge/common area, self-service laundry room, and limited linen service (sheets, towels). Dormitories do not have room service, room televisions or radios, or kitchen facilities. Room phones require the use of a calling card.

The dorm rooms offer Wireless internet access. On your first day of class you will be provided with information regarding how to access the MIT wireless system.

New House does not have an elevator; please request a first floor room from the Professional Institute if needed. The building is locked, but staff are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Reservations

To make, cancel, or alter dormitory reservations, notify the Professional Institute. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to room availability. Reservations are confirmed in the invoice and the invoice should be presented at the dormitory upon arrival.

Dormitory housing is only available between June 8th and August 9th. Dorm stays begin the day prior to the program. Checkout is 11 a.m. on the program’s final day. A longer stay requires advance approval from the Professional Institute.

Occupants

Only Professional Institute registrants are allowed to reserve dormitory rooms through PI. We are unable to accommodate requests to house family members or any other non-participant. Children under twelve years of age and pets are not allowed in the dormitory. Children 15 years of age and older are charged the adult daily rate. Any children under 18 must be housed in the same room as a parent or other chaperone. No dormitory employee is authorized to modify these regulations.

If you will be traveling with children under the age of twelve, please refer to our hotel or other accommodations listings, or visit the MIT Temporary Housing web page.

Payment

Housing fees for dormitory stays are payable to MIT and sent to the Professional Institute. Payment terms are detailed on the invoice. No money will be collected at the dormitory.

Rates

Single: $75 per night; Double: $90 per night; Children (12-14 yrs.): $5 per night (in parent’s room).

Directions

The rooms are located in New House, Building W70, 471 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA. See the campus map for location.

Dormitory Housing Form

• Please submit this application online.

Other Accommodations

Cambridge can be very busy in the summertime. If you are having trouble finding accommodations close to MIT or lodging that is affordable, you may consider a hotel that is easily accessible to the MIT campus via public transportation. If you have any questions, please contact the Professional Institute.

Royal Sonesta Hotel: 40 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, MA 02142
Near Charles River, Galleria Mall
Distance to MIT: 1.5 miles
EZRide Shuttle available in Kendall/MIT Square to a stop near hotel
Telephone: 617-806-4256; Fax: 617-806-4232
URL: http://www.sonesta.com/boston/
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Hotel Marlowe: 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, MA 02141
Distance to MIT: 1.5 miles
EZRide Shuttle available in Kendall/MIT Square to a stop near hotel
Telephone: 617-868-8000; Reservations: 800-825-7140; Fax: 617-868-8001
URL: http://www.hotelmarlowe.com/
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The Inn at Harvard: 1201 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Distance to MIT: 1.5 miles
Distance to MBTA Red Line, Harvard Square station: 0.2 mile
Telephone: 617-491-2222; Reservations: 800-458-5886
Fax: 617-520-3711
URL: http://www.theinnatharvard.com/

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites: 250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, MA 02141
Distance to MIT: 1.6 miles
Distance to C2 Bus, Ruggles Station Via Kendall/MIT: 0.2 mile
Telephone: 617-577-7600; Fax: 617-354-1313
URL: http://www.hiexpress.com/boscambridgema
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The Charles Hotel: One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Distance to MIT: 2 miles
Distance to MBTA Red Line, Harvard Square station: 0.2 mile
Telephone: 617-864-1200; Fax: 617-864-5715
URL: http://www.charleshotel.com/

The Harvard Square Hotel: 110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Distance to MIT: 2 miles
Distance to MBTA Red Line, Harvard Square station: 0.2 mile
Telephone: 617-864-5200; Fax: 617-864-2409
URL: http://www.harvardsquarehotel.com/

The Sheraton Commander: 16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Distance to MIT: 2 miles
Distance to MBTA Red Line, Harvard Square station: 0.3 mile
Telephone: 617-547-4800; Fax 617-868-8322
URL: http://www.sheratoncommander.com/

Holiday Inn - Boston/Somerville: 30 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02134
Distance to MIT: 2.1 miles
Distance to MBTA Orange Line, Sullivan Square station: 0.4 mile
Telephone: 617-628-1000; Fax: 617-628-0143
URL: http://www.holiday-inn.com/somervillema
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Club Quarters: 161 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02110
Distance to MIT: 2.5 miles
Distance to MBTA Red Line, Downtown Crossing station: 0.3 mile
Telephone: 212-575-0006; Fax: 212-391-5525
URL: http://www.clubquarters.com/
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Best Western Hotel Tria: 220 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Distance to MIT: 3.5 miles
Distance to MBTA Red Line, Alewife station: 0.5 mile
Telephone: 617-491-8000; Fax: 617-491-4932
Toll Free: 866-333-8742
URL: http://www.hoteltria.com/index.htm
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