Travel & Transportation

The Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is the closest airport to the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center; it is New England's largest transportation center. Aside from taking a cab, you can take the subway to get from the O Airport to the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center (900 Boylston Street; Boston, MA 02115):

• Tram (subway) - take Airport station on the blue line towards the  the Bowdoin station. Get off at Government center and change into the green line towards the Heath station on the E train. Stop at the Prudential Symphony to access convention center. Approximately one hour, regular fare - $2.00, senior/disabled fare - $0.60 
• Shuttle - make reservations online or via phone at (888)437-4379, approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on the various contracted hotels, $14
• Cab - Approximately 15 -20 minutes, $25-35, depending on the various contracted hotels

Hotels

With the help of onPeak, Academy 2011 Boston, we’ve negotiated the lowest rates with our six official hotels, including two student hotels for the meeting. Hotel reservations are now open.

Westin Copley Place Hotel
$275/night
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
Tram Station: Prudential Symphony
Highlights: The Westin Copley Place is in the heart of Boston with scenic overlook of Back Bay and the Charles River from the guest rooms. The hotel is about five miles from Logan International Airport and only a short stroll away from entertainment areas such as Copley Mall, Prudential Building and Newbury Street. For your convenience, it is connected via skybridge to the Hynes Convention Center.

Sheraton Boston Hotel (Headquarters Hotel) - Sold Out
$265/night
39 Dalton Streeet
Boston, MA 02199
Tram Station: Prudential Symphony
Highlights: The Sheraton Boston Hotel is connected to the Hynes Convention Center and The Shops at Prudential and Copley Place via indoor walkways. It is four miles from Logan Airport and blocks from the Financial District, trendy Newbury Street and Fenway Park. The hotel has a fitness center and is home to New England's largest indoor pools.  

Boston Park Plaza - Sold Out
$246/night (PLEASE NOTE the rate in the Program Preview is incorrect.)
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
Tram Station: Arlington (1 Block), Back Bay (3 Blocks)
Highlights: This hotel is located about 1.2 miles from the Hynes Convention Center (shuttle will be provided from hotel to convention center). It is easily accessible to world renowned Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Theatre & Financial Districts and many historic sites. Acious feel of floor to ceiling windows. They have a fitness center, business center and much more! Hotel rooms are contemporary furniture with state-of-the-art climate control system. 

Hilton Boston Back Bay - Sold Out
$265/night
40 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02115
Tram Station: Prudential
Highlights: This hotel is two blocks from the Hynes Convention Center. It is walking distance from Fenway Park, Symphony Hall and Newbury Street. The hotel has a fitness center will an indoor pool, a business center, childcare services and much more!  The hotel room have either a king bed or two twin beds and ergonomic furniture.  

Hampton Inn Boston (Student Hotel)
$179/night
811 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
BART Station: Oak Grove
Highlights: This hotel is one and a half miles from the Hynes Convention Center. It provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport, the Covention Center and many other tourist sites.  The hotel provides complimentary breakfast and has a business center, fitness center and indoor pool. They also have a day spa next door.  

Midtown Boston Hotel (Student Hotel)
$179/night
220 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Tram Station: Lechmere
Highlights: This hotel is half a mile from the Hynes Convention Center. The hotel is pet friendly. It is close to Christian Science Plaza and Boston Commons. Adjoining rooms are also available.