Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel (Connected to the BCEC)
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

Rates
Single: $198.00
Double: $218.00
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To book by phone: (888) 627-7115

Seaport Boston Hotel (0.2 miles from BCEC)
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA 02210

Rates
Single: $189.00
Double: $189.00

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To book by phone: (800) 440-3318

Boston Renaissance Waterfront Hotel (0.4 miles from BCEC)
606 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210

Rates
Single: $179.00
Double: $179.00
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To book by phone: (877) 513-6305

Beware of Hotel Room Poachers/Scams
This practice is carried out by third-party companies unaffiliated with New England Grows that act as travel agencies, wholesalers or destination management companies to solicit attendees and exhibitors for room reservations.

The poacher might inform an exhibitor/attendee that the hotel room block is "virtually sold out," and that if the exhibitor/attendee doesn't book immediately, he or she likely won't get a room for New England Grows. Implied affiliation with the event is strong, despite the fact that New England Grows does not officially sanction the organization. Additional deceptive tactics include distributing forms or promotional materials that appear to be issued by New England Grows.

Why room poaching poses problems for New England Grows:

• Room poachers often don't deliver on promises to customers. When meeting attendees arrive, the reservations are non-existent or the hotels are located far from the convention center. Sometimes the rooms have been cancelled with hefty cancellation charges placed on the guest's credit card.
  
• Poachers often represent themselves as being affiliated with the meeting or exhibition by using trademarked logos in violation of copyright laws.
  
• Room poachers make it more difficult for associations to meet room block commitments and exposes the organization to unplanned fees.

To verify the validity of any solicitation, please contact New England Grows.

Transportation

Convention Center Lot Shuttle
The BCEC will run a continuous shuttle to/from its parking lot behind the facility. The shuttle will pick up and drop off on Summer Street just outside the Registration area.

Shuttle Service and Charters
All charter buses arrive and depart from the West Lobby on the First Level of the BCEC. This includes shuttle service to hotels and Northeast Nursery.

Satellite Park & Ride Shuttle
Complimentary parking and bus transportation to the BCEC is being provided by:
Northeast Nursery
6 Dearborn Road
Peabody, Massachusetts

Advance reservations required, please call (978) 854-4520. New England Grows thanks Northeast Nursery for providing this useful service.

Public Transportation
MBTA Subway Silver Line from South Station to BCEC (The T)
The mile-long Silver Line tunnel connects Logan Airport and the
South Station train and bus terminal to the BCEC. Take the Silver Line to the World Trade Center Station stop. From the station, the BCEC is a short walk.
Subway Map

MBTA Bus from South Station
The MBTA No. 7 bus from South Station (City Point via Summer Street)
drops off at World Trade Center Avenue directly in front of the BCEC.
Be advised bus arrival times are approximate and will vary depending on traffic conditions.

Visit the MBTA website at www.MBTA.com for more information

Parking

Convention Center Parking
The South Lot in the rear of the convention center closes approximately one (1) hour after the last scheduled event ends. No overnight parking is allowed. Any vehicles remaining in the lot after closing will be towed.

Exhibitors Overnight Truck Parking
There is an open-air lot located at 496 Summer Street (located at the corner of D Street and Summer Street) that can accommodate large vehicles overnight. Space is limited and available on a first-come first-served basis. Arrangements must be made and paid for in advance. To make arrangements for overnight parking please call 617-946-4440 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. New England Grows is not responsible for vehicles left in any overnight parking lots.

SPECIAL ACTIVITES & TOURS
Greater Boston Convention and Visitor Bureau
(617) 536-4100
www.bostonusa.com

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