Cambridge, Massachusetts is a place brimming with history, intellect and youthful energy–ideal ingredients for a corporate meeting. Fortunately, harnessing its magic is easy, sitting just a bridge away from downtown Boston.
But when you step into Cambridge’s boundary, the walkable, neighborhood feel is immediate.
“It’s a very safe city,” said Executive Director Robyn Culbertson. “I just love it. It’s quirky, it’s fun, it’s unique. And our proximity [to Boston] gives us a huge advantage, as well.”
Cambridge is also famous for its knowledge centers, and rightly so. It’s home to both Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), two of the most renowned higher education institutions in the country if not the world. Intellectual capital spurring from the campuses is a huge draw for groups, as well is the burgeoning biotech and life sciences industries, with major players like Moderna headquartered in Cambridge.
In fact, Cambridge’s Kendall Square is quickly becoming known as one of the most innovative square miles on the planet. The area is peppered with MIT buildings, biotech companies and thus has also experienced growth in its restaurant and shopping offerings, making it one of the liveliest hubs in the Cambridge area. Hotels are anchored in Kendall Square, too, giving visiting groups immediate access to all the neighborhood has to offer.
Cambridge offers 3,700-plus hotel rooms—the region’s largest hotel inventory outside Boston—offering nearly 100,000 square feet of meeting space, additional unique venues offering even more meeting and event options, and more than 325 restaurants. And it’s all less than eight miles from Boston Logan International Airport, making access a true selling point for group business.
Cambridge Office for Tourism and Meet Boston have also teamed up to entice groups with an incentive offer: Book new group business at a participating Cambridge hotel (November 18, 2024-April 17, 2025; November 17, 2025-April 15, 2026; or November 21, 2026-March 31, 2027) and receive a 10% rebate to your master bill on all guest room, banquet food and beverage and meeting room rental revenue. A minimum of 10 rooms on peak required.
[Related: Eat, Play and Stay in Cambridge’s 5 Iconic Squares]
Getting There
Cambridge is eight miles from Boston Logan International Airport and located near major highways I-93, I-95 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, making it an easy drive from various East Coast locations, including New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
4 Fantastic Venues
Located adjacent to the Charles River with easy access to the best of Cambridge and Boston, this hotel is an ideal group hub with 28,000 square feet of meeting space, including 18 meeting rooms. Three dining outlets are onsite, including the new Monteverdi restaurant, which serves up Italian cuisine, waterfront views and private dining.
Meet among innovative exhibits about holography, technology-related artworks, artificial intelligence, architecture, robotics, maritime history and more at the iconic MIT Museum, where “science, technology and the arts intersect.” The venue offers 56,000 square feet of event space and buyouts are possible.
Discover the beauty of Boston and the stately sights of Cambridge by boat aboard a private cruise with Charles River Boat Company. Sightseeing, sunset and architecture cruises are available for large and small groups. Five vessels offer a full-service bar, catering options and customizable cruise timing and dockage location.
Featuring art from the Middle Ages to modern day, including works from Manet, Cézanne and Van Gogh, the Harvard Art Museums’ collection is a can’t miss. Old and new also meet in its striking Calderwood Courtyard space, combining the historic Fogg Museum interiors with a beautiful glass roof—the perfect setting for corporate dinners, cocktail parties and more.
