Introduce some "unexpected" to your next meeting or business event, and get ready to unpack Cambridge, MA. Located just eight miles from Boston Logan Airport, and home to the region’s largest hotel inventory outside of Boston, Cambridge is a convenient option for your attendees that offers vibrant, inspiring experiences around every corner.
Cambridge, while only seven square miles, has been called the "City of Squares," as it’s home to nine unique communities including five bustling neighborhood centers—each offering completely unique experiences and attractions. Inspire meeting attendees in the birthplace of higher education as you meander down the cobblestone walkways of Harvard Square. Or venture out among the high-rises in Kendall Square, where some of the brightest minds are changing the world inside the most innovative square mile on the planet. And don’t forget that while it’s certainly hip to be square on this side of the Charles River, no trip is complete without exploring Cambridge’s other four neighborhoods too—home to some of the city’s best kept secrets.
There’s much to be discovered across the City of Squares. Which, wait for it... are not really square. But that’s Cambridge. Where round pegs fit perfectly in square holes. And for professionals looking for something a bit unexpected, there’s so much to love and a lot to unpack.
Harvard Square
- Eat: Celebrating 66 years in business, Hong Kong is Havard Square’s premium choice for authentic Chinese food. Don’t forget to try the signature scorpion bowl, too.
- Play: Catch a movie at The Brattle Theatre featuring the best in classic, cutting-edge, foreign and art-house films since 1953.
- Stay: The Sheraton Commander features 175 freshly renovated guest rooms along with five different conference rooms to choose from and chic onsite dining at Nubar restaurant and lounge.
Kendall Square
- Eat: Indulge in the World’s Best Ice Cream (according to The New York Times) at Toscanini’s. Keep it simple with french vanilla or belgian chocolate, or try something new with burnt caramel or lemon square fluff.
- Play: Get inspired at the MIT Museum where science, technology, the humanities and the arts are all used to frame and reframe today’s most pressing questions.
- Stay: Call the Residence Inn Boston Cambridge your home base; perfect for business travelers who need ample work space in their suites. Plus, choose between two conference rooms for team meetings.
Central Square
- Eat: Dig into a mix of eclectic global flavors at Little Donkey—from Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, each dish is inspired by James Beard award-winning Chef Ken Oringer’s travels around the world.
- Play: Shop with vintage flair at the Garment District, a thrift store with over 12,000 square feet of retail space, or bop into Cheapo Records—the local spot for vinyl since 1954.
- Stay: Sonder 907 Main offers your guests a sophisticated stay complete with two brand new onsite eateries. Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine under the stars on the Saigon Babylon rooftop bar + restaurant or try locally sourced American fare on Althea’s picturesque, string-lit patio.
Porter Square
- Eat: Wrap the workday with an intimate gathering at Dear Annie, a casual wine bar specializing in sustainable foodways and natural wine.
- Play: Catch a band at the Lizard Lounge, a live music venue that Rolling Stone Magazine called an “intimate, eclectic hot spot."
- Stay: Hotel 1868 is Porter Square's newest boutique hotel and features a 250-square-foot conference room perfect for smaller group meetings.
East Cambridge + Inman Square
- Eat: Grab a pint and cheers to a great meeting at The Druid, an authentic Irish bar serving pub classics like fish & chips... and Guinness of course.
- Play: Space out at the Museum of Science. Explore over 700 interactive exhibits, like one of the rarest paleontological fossils in the world or a full-size model of the Apollo Capsule.
- Stay: With ergonomic workstations and sleek design touches, each room at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge is designed with today’s connected and tech-savvy business person in mind.
Cambridge, MA. So much to love. A lot to unpack.
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