Jamboree/Hotels

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The following is a listing of hotels that you can consider when looking for accommodations for the 2007 iGEM Jamboree.  Some of the hotels specifically have room blocks for iGEM participants.  Most of these are a little bit further away from MIT but ''we are planning on providing transportation'' in the the form of shuttle buses.  Other hotels are closer to campus but are more expensive.  Additional details for each hotel are provided below.  We recommend booking your room as soon as possible.  See the [https://2007.igem.orgcalendar.cgi advanced schedule] for initial schedule information.  A more detailed schedule will be posted soon.  Remember that this year there will be several additional sessions in the days following the Jamboree.  Keep this in mind when planning your trip.
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<font size=3><font color=crimson>'''Note: </font><font color=steelblue>If you are looking at this page to get information for <font color=mediumseagreen>iGEM 2008</font> be aware that ROOMS BLOCKS HAVE NOT been arranged yet!!'''</font></font> <small>--[[User:Meaganl|Meaganl]] 18:16, 14 April 2008 (EDT)</small>
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The following is a listing of hotels that you can consider when looking for accommodations for the 2007 iGEM Jamboree.  Some of the hotels specifically have room blocks for iGEM participants.  Most of these are a little bit further away from MIT but ''we are planning on providing transportation'' in the the form of shuttle buses.  Other hotels are closer to campus but are more expensive.  Also check out the [http://web.mit.edu/housing/och/temporary_housing.html MIT list of local temporary housing].
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We recommend booking your room as soon as possible.  See the schedule for more information.  Remember that this year there will be several additional sessions in the days following the Jamboree.  Keep this in mind when planning your trip.
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All iGEM Block rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis so it is recommended that you make your reservations early.
All iGEM Block rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis so it is recommended that you make your reservations early.
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The Jamboree will take place at:<br>
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MIT- [http://web.mit.edu/facilities/construction/completed/stata.html Stata Center]<br>
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32 Vassar St.<br>
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Cambridge, MA 02139<br>
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===Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cambridge/Boston===
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* <font color=seagreen>iGEM Room Block Available!</font>    <font color=red>  '''Room Block is SOLD OUT!'''</font>
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* Price: $149US plus applicable tax
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* Room details: Includes full American breakfast buffer, wireless internet access, and parking for personal vehicles.
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* Contact<br>
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**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=250+monsignor+obrien+highway+cambridge+ma+02141&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=36.231745,82.265625&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, MA 02141]<br>
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**Telephone (US): (617)577-7600
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**Website: [www.hiexpress.com/boscambridgema Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cambridge/Boston]
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* Phone booking:
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** Call the Holiday Inn Express (phone number above) and ask for '''"iGEM 07" Group rate''' to book rooms at the above price
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* Transportation to/from: 15-20 minute walk to campus
===Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center===
===Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center===
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* Price: $179US plus applicable tax
* Price: $179US plus applicable tax
* Room details: single or double occupancy; complimentary high speed wireless in rooms
* Room details: single or double occupancy; complimentary high speed wireless in rooms
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* '''Cutoff date:''' October 3, 2007
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* '''Cutoff date:''' October 3, 2007  
* Contact<br>
* Contact<br>
**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5+blossom+st+boston+ma&sll=42.35864,-71.05665&sspn=0.080548,0.149689&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 5 Blossom St, Boston, MA, 02114]<br>
**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5+blossom+st+boston+ma&sll=42.35864,-71.05665&sspn=0.080548,0.149689&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 5 Blossom St, Boston, MA, 02114]<br>
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* Phone booking:
* Phone booking:
** Call the Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center (phone number above) and ask for '''"iGEM 07" Conference rate''' to book rooms at the above price
** Call the Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center (phone number above) and ask for '''"iGEM 07" Conference rate''' to book rooms at the above price
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* Transportation to/from: 20 minute to Jamboree or 2 minute walk to Charles/MGH T stop ([http://www.mbta.com MBTA]) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Jamboree)
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* Transportation to/from: 15-20 minute scenic walk across the Charles river to the Jamboree or 2 minute walk to Charles/MGH T stop ([http://www.mbta.com MBTA]) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Jamboree)
===Holiday Inn: Somerville===
===Holiday Inn: Somerville===
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* '''Cutoff date:''' October 3, 2007
* '''Cutoff date:''' October 3, 2007
* Contact<br>
* Contact<br>
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**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=30+WASHINGTON+ST+02143&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.983628,76.640625&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=15 30 Washington St. Somerville, MA 02143] (2 miles from Boston)<br>
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**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=30+WASHINGTON+ST+02143&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.983628,76.640625&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=15 30 Washington St. Somerville, MA 02143]<br>
**Telephone (US): (617)628-1000
**Telephone (US): (617)628-1000
**Website: [http://www.holiday-inn.com/somervillema Holiday Inn- Somerville]
**Website: [http://www.holiday-inn.com/somervillema Holiday Inn- Somerville]
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** Call 1-800-Holiday and ask for '''iGEM Conference rate'''
** Call 1-800-Holiday and ask for '''iGEM Conference rate'''
*Transportation to/from:
*Transportation to/from:
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===Best Western: Hotel Tria===
===Best Western: Hotel Tria===
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* Booking Instructions:
* Booking Instructions:
** Call the Hotel Tria (phone number above) and refer to the '''iGEM 2007 Group''' in order to book rooms at the above price.
** Call the Hotel Tria (phone number above) and refer to the '''iGEM 2007 Group''' in order to book rooms at the above price.
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*Transportation to/from: 2 minute hotel shuttle bus ride or 10 minute walk to Alewife T stop ([http://www.mbta.com MBTA]) on the Red line
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*Transportation to/from: 2 minute hotel shuttle bus ride or 10 minute walk to Alewife T stop ([http://www.mbta.com MBTA]) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Jamboree)
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===Westin Waltham===
===Westin Waltham===
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* <font color=seagreen>iGEM Room Block Available!</font>
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* No iGEM Room Block
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* Price:  
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* Price: $189US <small>(as of August 17)</small>
* Contact<br>
* Contact<br>
**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=westin&near=Waltham,+MA&fb=1&cid=0,0,4100906477803523917&z=17&iwloc=A&om=1 70 Third Ave. Waltham, MA 02451]<br>
**Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=westin&near=Waltham,+MA&fb=1&cid=0,0,4100906477803523917&z=17&iwloc=A&om=1 70 Third Ave. Waltham, MA 02451]<br>
**Telephone (US): (781)290-5600
**Telephone (US): (781)290-5600
**Website: [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1036 Westin Waltham]
**Website: [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1036 Westin Waltham]
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*Transportation to/from:
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*Transportation to/from: take the [http://www.mbta.com MBTA] bus 70A to Massachusetts Avenue and Sidney Street and walk 5 minutes down Massachusetts Ave to the Jamboree
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===Hotel@MIT===
===Hotel@MIT===
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* Price: about $339US <small>(as of August 14)</small>
* Price: about $339US <small>(as of August 14)</small>
* Contact
* Contact
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** Address: [http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&output=search&q=Double+Tree+University+Park+Hotel&fb=1&near=Cambridge,+MA&cd=1 20 Sydney St. Cambridge, MA 02139]
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** Address: [http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&output=search&q=Double+Tree+University+Park+Hotel&fb=1&near=Cambridge,+MA&cd=1 20 Sidney St. Cambridge, MA 02139]
** Telephone: (617)577-0200
** Telephone: (617)577-0200
** Website: [http://www.univparkhotel.com/home/home.html Hotel@MIT]
** Website: [http://www.univparkhotel.com/home/home.html Hotel@MIT]
*Transportation to/from: 15 minute walk to Jamboree
*Transportation to/from: 15 minute walk to Jamboree
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===Boston Marriott:Cambridge===
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===Boston Marriot:Cambridge===
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* No iGEM Room Block
* No iGEM Room Block
* Price: about $229US <small>(as of August 14)</small>
* Price: about $229US <small>(as of August 14)</small>
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** Website: [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Boston Marriot- Cambridge]
** Website: [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Boston Marriot- Cambridge]
*Transportation to/from: 5 minute walk to Jamboree
*Transportation to/from: 5 minute walk to Jamboree
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===Kendall Hotel===
===Kendall Hotel===

Latest revision as of 22:16, 14 April 2008

Note: If you are looking at this page to get information for iGEM 2008 be aware that ROOMS BLOCKS HAVE NOT been arranged yet!! --Meaganl 18:16, 14 April 2008 (EDT)


View Larger Map - includes list of all hotels

The following is a listing of hotels that you can consider when looking for accommodations for the 2007 iGEM Jamboree. Some of the hotels specifically have room blocks for iGEM participants. Most of these are a little bit further away from MIT but we are planning on providing transportation in the the form of shuttle buses. Other hotels are closer to campus but are more expensive. Also check out the [http://web.mit.edu/housing/och/temporary_housing.html MIT list of local temporary housing].

We recommend booking your room as soon as possible. See the schedule for more information. Remember that this year there will be several additional sessions in the days following the Jamboree. Keep this in mind when planning your trip.


Notes:
We recommend housing at least 3 students per room.

All iGEM Block rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis so it is recommended that you make your reservations early.

The Jamboree will take place at:
MIT- [http://web.mit.edu/facilities/construction/completed/stata.html Stata Center]
32 Vassar St.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cambridge/Boston

  • iGEM Room Block Available! Room Block is SOLD OUT!
  • Price: $149US plus applicable tax
  • Room details: Includes full American breakfast buffer, wireless internet access, and parking for personal vehicles.
  • Contact
    • Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=250+monsignor+obrien+highway+cambridge+ma+02141&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=36.231745,82.265625&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, MA 02141]
    • Telephone (US): (617)577-7600
    • Website: [www.hiexpress.com/boscambridgema Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cambridge/Boston]
  • Phone booking:
    • Call the Holiday Inn Express (phone number above) and ask for "iGEM 07" Group rate to book rooms at the above price
  • Transportation to/from: 15-20 minute walk to campus

Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center

  • iGEM Room Block Available!
  • Price: $179US plus applicable tax
  • Room details: single or double occupancy; complimentary high speed wireless in rooms
  • Cutoff date: October 3, 2007
  • Contact
    • Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5+blossom+st+boston+ma&sll=42.35864,-71.05665&sspn=0.080548,0.149689&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 5 Blossom St, Boston, MA, 02114]
    • Telephone (US): (617)742-7630
    • Website: [http://www.hisboston.com Holiday Inn- Boston]
  • Internet booking: [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/advancedsearch?whichtype=room&roomResult=none&hotelCode=bosgc&quickRes=city&_requestid=699304 Click here to book iGEM blocked rooms online] Group booking code is IGE.
  • Phone booking:
    • Call the Holiday Inn: Boston Government Center (phone number above) and ask for "iGEM 07" Conference rate to book rooms at the above price
  • Transportation to/from: 15-20 minute scenic walk across the Charles river to the Jamboree or 2 minute walk to Charles/MGH T stop ([http://www.mbta.com MBTA]) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Jamboree)

Holiday Inn: Somerville

  • iGEM Room Block Available!
  • Price: $139US plus applicable tax
  • Room details: single, double, triple, or quadruple occupancy; complimentary high speed wireless in rooms
  • Cutoff date: October 3, 2007
  • Contact
    • Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=30+WASHINGTON+ST+02143&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.983628,76.640625&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=15 30 Washington St. Somerville, MA 02143]
    • Telephone (US): (617)628-1000
    • Website: [http://www.holiday-inn.com/somervillema Holiday Inn- Somerville]
  • Booking Instructions:
    • Call 1-800-Holiday and ask for iGEM Conference rate
  • Transportation to/from:

Best Western: Hotel Tria

  • iGEM Room Block Available!
  • Price: $179US plus applicable tax; optional deluxe continental breakfast for $5.25US per room, per day
  • Cutoff date: October 2, 2007
  • Contact
    • Address: [http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=220+Alewife+Brook+Pky+Cambridge,+MA+02138&cd=1&ie=UTF8&ll=42.392403,-71.141946&spn=0.010063,0.018711&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 220 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138]
    • Telephone (US): (866)333-8742
    • Website: [http://www.hoteltria.com/ Best Western Hotel Tria]
  • Booking Instructions:
    • Call the Hotel Tria (phone number above) and refer to the iGEM 2007 Group in order to book rooms at the above price.
  • Transportation to/from: 2 minute hotel shuttle bus ride or 10 minute walk to Alewife T stop ([http://www.mbta.com MBTA]) on the Red line (take to Kendall Square to get to Jamboree)

Westin Waltham

  • No iGEM Room Block
  • Price: $189US (as of August 17)
  • Contact
    • Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=westin&near=Waltham,+MA&fb=1&cid=0,0,4100906477803523917&z=17&iwloc=A&om=1 70 Third Ave. Waltham, MA 02451]
    • Telephone (US): (781)290-5600
    • Website: [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1036 Westin Waltham]
  • Transportation to/from: take the [http://www.mbta.com MBTA] bus 70A to Massachusetts Avenue and Sidney Street and walk 5 minutes down Massachusetts Ave to the Jamboree

Hotel@MIT

  • No iGEM Room Block
  • Price: about $339US (as of August 14)
  • Contact
    • Address: [http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&output=search&q=Double+Tree+University+Park+Hotel&fb=1&near=Cambridge,+MA&cd=1 20 Sidney St. Cambridge, MA 02139]
    • Telephone: (617)577-0200
    • Website: [http://www.univparkhotel.com/home/home.html Hotel@MIT]
  • Transportation to/from: 15 minute walk to Jamboree

Boston Marriott:Cambridge

  • No iGEM Room Block
  • Price: about $229US (as of August 14)
  • Contact
    • Address: [http://www.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=boston+marriot+cambridge&near=Cambridge,+MA&ie=UTF8&z=14&iwloc=A&om=1 2 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02139]
    • Telephone: (617)494-6600
    • Website: [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Boston Marriot- Cambridge]
  • Transportation to/from: 5 minute walk to Jamboree

Kendall Hotel

  • No iGEM Room Block
  • Price: about $325US (as of August 14)
  • Contact
    • Address: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=350+main+st+cambridge+ma&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=43.983628,76.640625&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1 350 Main St. Cambridge, MA 02139]
    • Telephone: (866)566-1300
    • Website: [http://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel]
  • Transportation to/from: 5 minute walk to Jamboree
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