Hyatt Regency Cambridge

575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA, 02139
Phone: (617) 492-1234

Hyatt Regency Cambridge is located along the scenic Charles River overlooking the Boston skyline and is in the midst of two uncommonly exciting cities, Boston and Cambridge. Discover Boston and Cambridge at a hotel just minutes from Boston, adjacent to MIT, Harvard and Boston Universities.

Discounted Conference Rate: $235/night plus tax (Rates held Oct. 14-23, 2011)

Reservations:
Click here to learn more and book online with the discounted conference rate.

Kendall Hotel

350 Main St
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: 866-566-1300

The elegant Kendall Hotel, located steps from the Kendall/MIT Redline T stop, offers everything the weekend and business traveler could need, including a touch of history. A breakfast buffet, use of a nearby fitness center, and wireless internet are included with your stay. Housed in what was originally a Victorian Firehouse, The Kendall Hotel began its transformation to an elegant Boston area hotel in 2000. With restoration and a seven-story addition it became the charming boutique hotel it is today.

Discounted Conference Rate: $274/night plus tax

Reservations:
Online: Visit http://kendallhotel.com/reservations/ and enter the following Group Code: EMT
Phone Reservations: Kendall Hotel Reservations, 866-566-1300
Rate guaranteed until September 17, 2011

MIT Media Lab
Building E14
75 Amherst Street
(Corner of Ames and Amherst)
Cambridge, MA 02139

EmTech MIT will be held in 6th floor event space.

Conference Location: Entire 6th floor of Building E14
Attendee Registration: Lobby on 1st Floor of Building E14
Press and Speaker Registration: 6th Floor of Building E14

Map: MIT Media Lab
Taxi Pickup: 75 Amherst Street, Cambridge, MA

MIT is located on the north shore of the Charles River Basin in Cambridge, MA, USA. The campus is within 3 miles of two major interstate highways and less than 6 miles from a major international airport; it is accessible via public transportation. MIT is a 15-30 minute walk from downtown Boston (depending on the weather). MIT is a 30-40 minute walk from Harvard University, which is located just up the river from MIT.

Via Public Transportation

MBTA ("The T") Subway - Take the Red Line subway to the Kendall/MIT Station.

From the Kendall/MIT Station:
Turn right on Hayward St.
Walk approx. 1 block S on Hayward St.
Turn right on Amherst St.
Walk approx. 1 block SW on Amherst St.

From Logan Airport

By Taxi - Taxi fare from the airport is about $20-$25. During non-rush hour, the taxi ride will take about 15 minutes. During rush hour, the ride could take 30 minutes.

By Subway - From any terminal at Logan Airport, take the Silver Line bus to South Station. At South Station, change to the Red Line subway to Kendall/MIT (inbound toward Alewife). Under normal conditions the ride will take about 30 minutes; the fare is $2.00.

By Car - Leaving the airport, follow the signs to the Sumner Tunnel. Enter the tunnel and stay in the right lane. At the end of the tunnel, continue to stay in the right lane, start down an incline and bear to the right immediately at the sign for Storrow Drive. Take Exit 26 for Cambridge/Somerville. Follow the signs for Back Bay/Cambridge (do not take the exit for Cambridge/Somerville). Stay in the right lane and follow the signs for Storrow Drive Westbound. After you pass under the pedestrian walkbridges, change to the left lane and take the exit for 2A North. Turn right and cross the Harvard Bridge (Massachusetts Avenue).

Driving

From the North (I-95 or I-93)
If you are heading south on I-93, follow I-93 into Boston then follow the I-93 instructions below. If you are heading south on I-95, take the I-93 South exit (exit 37) then follow the instructions from I-93. Alternatively, take the I-90 East exit (Massachusetts Turnpike) from I-95 then follow the instructions from I-90.

From the South (I-95 or I-93)
If you are heading north on I-93, follow I-93 into Boston then follow the I-93 instructions below. If you are heading north on I-95, take the I-93 North exit then follow the instructions from I-93. Alternatively, take the I-90 East exit from I-95 then follow the instructions from I-90.

From the West (I-90) (Mass Turnpike)
Follow I-90 east to the Cambridge/Brighton exit (exit 18). Following the signs to Cambridge, cross the River Street Bridge, and continue straight about 1 mile to Central Square. Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue and follow Massachusetts Avenue for about a half mile. Kresge Auditorium and the Student Center will be on your right. If you cross the river again, you have gone too far.

From Route I-93
From I-93, take exit 26, and follow the signs to Back Bay along Storrow Drive West, approximately 1.5 miles, to the exit for Route 2A. The exit will be on the left, just before the Harvard Bridge (more appropriately called the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge). The Charles River will be on your right. As you cross the bridge, you will be looking at MIT - the Great Dome and academic facilities are on the right, Kresge Auditorium and the Student Center are on the left.

For directions from your doorstep to MIT

MapQuest offers excellent mapping services, including very specific directions from anywhere in North America. Use the address "74 Amherst Street, Cambridge, MA 02139" for general directions to MIT. The MIT campus map will give you walking directions to the Media Lab.