boston regional hotels
 

Anyone have hotel info for the Boston Regional?

looks like the doubletree is very close to the eventsite... anyone know what the FIRST rate might be?

Thanks,
KA-108

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Just a tip for those looking for hotels near BU....

Directly in front of the BU Agganis Arena is the T, Boston's subway system. The line is the Green line, "B" Train. The closest T stop to the arena is Pleasant St.

For more subway information head to the MBTA website:
http://www.mbta.com/traveling_t/sche..._greenline.asp

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As far as I know, the hotel list for Boston hasn't been officially released yet.

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Well, I go to school right there, so I'm happy to help. I don't know about offical hotels, but there are a handful of hotels within five minutes of the event. The Doubletree is actually not one of the closest.

I think our web team is working on putting a page of resources for teams attending the Boston Regional, and I think we were going to put some Hotel information on it. I don't know when that will be up though, so if you'd like more information, send me an email and I'll see what information I can get you. My address is ybot AT bu DOT edu.

- Toby Waite

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I don't have any info on hotels, but I can say that my team will be there. I can't wait, it will be my first compotion.

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All I know is that hotels in Boston cost big bucks$$$$$$$$$$. I hope FIRST can put together a good package.

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can anyone help me with the hyatt regency in cambridge? is that pretty close to the arena? walking distance? i think i've gotten a pretty good deal.

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The hyatt regency in cambridge is not within walking realities of the competition site. The site is only a mile away according to mapquest, but its not an easy route to walk (walk accross highway, intersections etc.) Unless you want to walk through Cambridge (and MIT so its not too bad :p ) and across the Harvard Bridge and then a good walk through boston until you find the arena, I don't suggest it. You use the T line, which is the public transportation system in Boston. Their is a station near the hyatt if I remember correctly, but if you have a large group it could get tricky. That could take you to the competition area.


GO 1403!!!

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I'm going to say it's probably a good choice. I can double check on the way to work this morning, but I'm pretty sure there is a sidewalk on the bridge. Crossing Memorial drive in Cambridge shouldn't be a problem if the bridge allows pedestrians (most in Boston do). I have stayed in this hotel before and loved it. If your team can afford it I would recommend a room with a balcony- great views.

I'll edit my post when I know more.