Travel, Accommodation and Attractions

Emerson College is located right in the heart of , at the intersection of Boylston and Tremont streets. It is easily accessible from three major MBTA lines on Boston’s public transportation system. We encourage delegates to use rail or other forms of public transport as there is no on-campus parking and street parking is extremely limited.

You can find directions and travel information at http://www.emerson.edu/about-emerson/visit-emer- son/directionsparking

Because of its size, Boston is called a “walking city”—many of its attractions are accessible by foot and bicycle, particularly from Emerson’s campus.

Attractions within Walking Distance of Emerson College include:

• Boston Common • • Eliot Norton Park • Wang/Citi Performing Arts Center • Shubert • Park Square • Newbury Street • North End • Paul Revere’s House • Old North Church • South End • Trinity Church • Copley Square/Prudential Center • Boston Public Library • Public Gardens • • • Financial District • TD Garden • New England Aquarium • • • John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center • Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

Where to stay

There is a wide range of accommodation available in Boston. We have prepared a list of accomodation to suit all budgets, ranging from 2 star hostels to 5 star hotels, all of which are within 0.6 miles of Emerson College. Accommodation is not included in the ticket price.

If you would like further information on accomodation, as well as information about historical tours, res- taurants, and shopping in Boston, visit the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau website or call them on +1-617-536-4100. Hotels-Rates.com and the Hotel Guide Network are also helpful resources for locating Boston-area hotels.

Media Education Summit 2015 Two Star Accommodation

Milner Hotel 78 Charles St S, Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-426-6220 Distance from Emerson College: 0.3 miles

The College Club of Boston 44 Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay, Boston. Phone: +1-617-536-9510 Distance from Emerson College: 0.5 miles

The Chandler Inn Hotel 26 Chandler Street, South End, Boston. Phone: +1-617-482-3450 Distance from Emerson College: 0.6 miles

HI – Boston Hostel 19 Stuart St, Downtown Boston, Boston. +1-617-536-9455 Distance from Emerson College: 0.3 miles

Three Star Accommodation

Marriott Courtyard Boston Downtown 275 , Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-426-1400 Distance from Emerson College: 0.3 miles

The Boston Park Plaza 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street, Back Bay, Boston. Phone: +1-617-426-2000 Distance from Emerson College: 0.3 miles

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Downtown 821 Washington Street, Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-956-7900 Distance from Emerson College: 0.4 miles

Club Quarters Boston 161 Devonshire Street, Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-357-6400 Distance from Emerson College: 0.6 miles

Hotel 140 140 Clarendon St, Back Bay, Boston. Phone: +1-617-525-5600 Distance from Emerson College: 0.6 miles

Media Education Summit 2015 Four Star Accommodation

W Boston 100 Stuart Street, Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-261-8700 Distance from Emerson College: 0.2 miles

Revere Hotel Boston Common 200 Stuart Street, Bay Village, Boston. Phone: +1-617-482-1800 Distance from Emerson College: 0.3 miles

Hyatt Regency Boston One Avenue De Lafayette, Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-912-1234 Distance from Emerson College: 0.4 miles

Nine Zero Hotel 90 Tremont Street, Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-772-5800 Distance from Emerson College: 0.5 miles

Omni Parker House 60 School Street, Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-227-8600 Distance from Emerson College: 0.6 miles

Five Star Accommodation

Four Seasons Hotel Boston 200 Boylston Street, Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-338-4400 Distance from Emerson College: 0.2 miles

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common 10 Avery Street, Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-574-7100 Distance from Emerson College: 0.2 miles

Taj Boston 15 Arlington Street, Back Bay, Boston. Phone: +1-617-536-5700 Distance from Emerson College: 0.4 miles

Loews Boston Hotel 350 Stuart Street, Back Bay, Boston. Phone: +1-617-266-7200 Distance from Emerson College: 0.5 miles

Fifteen Beacon 15 Beacon Street, Downtown Boston. Phone: +1-617-670-1500 Distance from Emerson College: 0.6 miles

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