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Charles Hotel Harvard Square

1 Bennett Street Cambridge, MA
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www.charleshotel.com
Max Capacity: 400 people
The Charles Hotel, Harvard Square is an independent luxury hotel that combines classic New England design and sophisticated service. The hotel offers the finest, most distinctive guest accommodations in the Boston area with 294 spacious guestrooms, including 45 suites that combine Shaker-inspired aesthetic with modern touches. Reflecting the eclecticism that is Cambridge, The Charles Hotel is a modern interpretation of New England hospitality.
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Event Spaces
Agassiz Room
Maximum Capacity: 50
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Brattle Room
Maximum Capacity: 60
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Charles Ballroom
Maximum Capacity: 600
Ballroom

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Charles Ballroom - Conant
Maximum Capacity: 175
Ballroom Section

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Charles Ballroom - Lowell
Maximum Capacity: 175
Ballroom Section

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Charles Ballroom - One Half
Maximum Capacity: 300
Ballroom Section

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Charles Ballroom - Wadsworth A Or B
Maximum Capacity: 75
Ballroom Section

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Compton Room
Maximum Capacity: 50
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Comstock Room
Maximum Capacity: 50
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Doriot Board Room
Maximum Capacity: 10
Fixed Board Room

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Executive Buyout
Maximum Capacity: 400
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Henrietta's Table
Maximum Capacity: 45
Restaurant/Lounge

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Kennedy Room
Maximum Capacity: 160
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Kennedy Room A
Maximum Capacity: 80
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Kennedy Room B
Maximum Capacity: 80
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Leverett Board Room
Maximum Capacity: 10
Fixed Board Room

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Longfellow Room
Maximum Capacity: 125
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Longfellow Room A
Maximum Capacity: 70
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Rialto
Maximum Capacity: 100
Restaurant/Lounge

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Stratton Room
Maximum Capacity: 50
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Longfellow Room B
Maximum Capacity: 70
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Pre-Assembly Room A
Maximum Capacity: 180
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Pre-Assembly Room B
Maximum Capacity: 30
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Rogers Room
Maximum Capacity: 50
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Walker Board Room
Maximum Capacity: 10
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Amenities
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Air Conditioned
  • Fitness Center
  • Full Bar/Lounge
  • Guest Washer/Dryer
  • High Speed Internet
  • In-Room Service
  • Indoor Pool
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Pets Allowed
  • Spa
  • Valet Parking
Features
  • AAA Lodging Rating: 4 Diamonds
  • Credit Cards Accepted: Major Credit Cards Accepted
  • Facility Location Setting: Situated in the heart of Harvard Square.
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 400
  • Nearest Airport: 6-10 miles
  • Nearest Overnight Accommodations: Less than 1 mile
  • Nearest Public Transportation: 1-5 miles
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 25
  • Number of On-Site Restaurants: 2
  • Number of Suites: 45
  • Parking: Complimentary Parking
  • Proximity of Nearest Ski Area: 11-15 miles
  • Proximity of Neighboring Golf Course: 1-5 miles
  • Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 13,000
  • Total Number of Guest Rooms: 294
Boston, MA  
Capacity: 300
Make your planning easy and your event memorable! The Barking Crab at 88 Sleeper Street in Boston is a unique space to host private events and parties, with seating for 150 guests on the deck, 55 guests inside the Lobster Room our private dining room. We can accommodate large reservations – please contact us for more information.
www.barkingcrab.com
Boston, MA  
Capacity: 800
$30-$175 per person
Entertainment Cruises offers more than a venue on the water; we create unforgettable memories on Boston Harbor. Our fleet can accommodate any type of casual or formal event, from corporate and social outings to weddings and anniversaries, birthdays and much more. Show guests a new side of Boston with an event that’s sure to impress.
www.entertainmentcruises.com
Natick, MA  
Capacity: 500
$16-$50 per person
The VERVE Crowne Plaza Boston-Natick is 17 miles west of downtown Boston and Logan Airport. The hotel offers over 17,000 square feet of flexible banquet and meeting space, consisting of nine meeting rooms, conveniently located on one level and recently renovated.
www.ihg.com
Norwood, MA  
Capacity: 50
Holiday Inn Express Norwood, the perfect place to conduct business and relax. Our newly built hotel features Over-sized, spacious, modern rooms equipped with large in room work area and complimentary wifi. Also take advantage of our Complimentary Hot Breakfast, a perfect start to a busy day! We are minutes away from Gillete Stadium Our meeting space is perfect for mid-size meetings and social gatherings with state of the art AV facilities.
www.ihg.com
Boston, MA  
Capacity: 550
Kings Bowl America sets itself apart as an unparalleled social scene for all occasions; be it a corporate event, holiday party, date night hotspot, team building event or just the best place in town to connect with friends, we are committed to making all occasions great and to treating you and your guests like Kings. Kings Boston is a 24,000 square foot facility featuring custom event packages from 3-to-550 guests, and proudly features: ° Chef-driven Restaurant & Lounge offering Award Winning Food ° Three full-service premium bars ° 16 Ten-pin bowling lanes (4 in the PRIVATE KING PIN ROOM) ° The Private Royal Room with 6 Gold Crown billiards tables, 4 Retro Oak Skee ball Tables and regulation Shuffleboard table ° Additional games including Bank Shuffleboard, 2 person and 4 person Air Hockey tables ° 40+ HDTVs and projector screens with Best-in-Industry Sound, Lighting and Music Environment Being the original Kings location, Back Bay Kings has hosted over 15,000 events since opening in 2003, this unique and memorable space, coupled with fantastic food & creative drinks has made Kings the place for events in Boston.
kingsbowlamerica.com
Haverhill, MA  
Capacity: 150
$12.99-$32.99 per person
Barking Dog Ale House Haverhill: Whether it is a fun, casual get together or a more formal affair. We can make your event memorable. We can provide seating up to 125 people, full bar service, personalized menus and a/v capabilities. Check out our web site where you can take a 3D tour of all our rooms.
www.barkingdogale.com
Natick, MA  
Capacity: 75
SKYBOKX 109 GastroSports, a mecca for New England sports enthusiasts, and aficionados of good food and drink! Located in the heart of MetroWest Boston, SKYBOKX 109 boasts the most sophisticated, expansive, and largest high definition sports entertainment system in the region. The 22 screens, up to 90” in size bring you so close to the action, that you’ll smell the turf! The entire design of SKYBOKX 109 cheers on the warm familiarity of your favorite neighborhood pub, while celebrating our heroes from college and the pros. And make no mistake, our heroes are all Boston-made! Old school guts and glory meets new world panache! More than anything, SKYBOKX109 GastroSports champions the “Gastro” in GastroSports. Diners will experience classic New England favorites with an edge as sharp as Bobby Orr’s blades. Great food and drink rule the “BOKX”. The restaurant houses dozens of regional beers, premium cocktails and a menu that answers the call for a night out with family and friends or with the posse at game time. SKYBOKX 109 GastroSports, the ultimate gastronomic power play! SKYBOKX109 GastroSports…..game on!
www.skybokx109.com
Bedford, MA  
Capacity: 100
$50 per person
$500-$2,000 per event
Whether you’re traveling to the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area for business or planning a family celebration, Bedford Plaza Hotel has three flexible meeting facilities that are suitable for a variety of uses, from corporate conferences to wedding receptions. Our Lexington and Concord Rooms are located on the third floor of the hotel, and the Bedford Room is on the first level. You’ll find adaptable floor plans that can accommodate up to 130 guests. We can accommodate a larger venue up to 200 guests around the swimming pool during the day and afternoon times. We can also provide event catering. Rest assured that our knowledgeable staff is more than happy to assist with your event planning needs.
www.bedfordplazahotel.com
Cambridge, MA  
Capacity: 250
$38-$125 per person
OPENING FALL 2016 Experience the AC Hotels Boston Cambridge, located in Discovery Park campus, steps away from Alewife T station, minutes from Downtown Cambridge. From the 150 thoughtfully designed guestrooms to the buzz of the AC lounge, it is a hotel that effortlessly blends contemporary style with cosmopolitan sophistication. The innovative lobby, tapas style lounge, multi-media and meeting space that can accommodate groups of 5 to 190 people, are tailor-made for modern business travelers looking for a new way to experiencing and feel the city. Each guest room offers sleek, modern spaces focused equally on style and comfort.Featuring free Wi-FI, flexible work space, a mini refrigerator, as well as a 48-inch LED flat-screen TV. The hotel provides a complimentary state of the art 24/7 fitness facility, state of the art cardio equipment and free weights, as well as an invigorating salt water pool. AC Hotels invites you to visit a world that’s timelessly modern at an unusually smart value. ***Photos displayed are from sister property AC Hotel by Marriott Boston North- Photos of AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge coming soon***
www.achotelbostoncambridge.com
Natick, MA  
Capacity: 400
$10-$34 per person
The Right Space for Your Event near Boston Make your social event a success at Hampton Inn Executive Conference Center Boston-Natick. Our newly-renovated event space lends elegance and style to your special occasion with its plush carpeting, crown moulding, beam ceilings, recessed lighting, wall sconces, luxury table linens and marble counter tops for buffet-style banquets. With space for 30 to 140 guests, our banquet rooms are perfect for both intimate occasions and grand affairs. In addition to our lovely space, Hampton Inn Boston-Natick offers professional, friendly event planners to help you make your vision a reality. Let us take help you in every stage of the process, from initial planning until the last guest departs. In addition, our professional caterers will make exquisite fare for the perfect party, and our audiovisual equipment lets you and your guests make speeches or show a photo montage to make your event even more memorable. We’re the premier venue for special events in Natick, and are ideally equipped to accommodate a variety of celebrations and parties, including: - Weddings and receptions - Engagement parties -Anniversary parties - Bar and bat mitzvahs - Retirement parties - Family and class reunions - Bridal and baby showers
www.metrowestmeetings.com
Shrewsbury, MA  
Capacity: 300
Indoor and outdoor functions with outdoor activities for group and corporate outings are available year-round. Rental facilities available April-November. Looking for an exciting new venue to have a summer birthday party? Ski Ward is the perfect place; we provide the excitement, activities, food and more all for one low price and our all-inclusive packages mean less work for you and more time to enjoy the party!
www.skiward.com
Boston, MA  
Capacity: 600
With a total of 191 venues in 59 countries, including 145 cafes, 21 hotels and 10 casinos, Hard Rock International is truly a global phenomenon. From our launch in London, England to major city expansion in New York, L.A., Paris and Tokyo, then onto exotic and far-flung locales such as Kuala Lumpur and Taipei, Hard Rock offers an amazing experience to our devoted and ever expanding clientele. Our unparalleled memorabilia collection consists of 70,000+ pieces, which rotate from restaurant to restaurant, providing the world's most comprehensive visual history of rock n' roll. Hard Rock Cafe Boston opened its doors in Back Bay on June 12, 1989, serving American fare with a side of rock n' roll. On July 2, 2007, Hard Rock Boston opened a brand new location in Faneuil Hall and has been making its mark in the Boston music & events scene like never before. We offer completely custom events designed to help our adult rockers loosen their ties and our lil' rockers feel like stars. Centrally located just outside Faneuil Hall and accessible by T, Hard Rock Cafe Boston is now the 3rd largest Hard Rock in the U.S. and our new location is one of the biggest and most exciting venues in Boston.
www.hardrock.com
Boston, MA  
Capacity: 1500
The Courthouse has approximately 150,000 square feet of space devoted to public uses and can accommodate up to 1,200 guests for corporate and non-profit events. Features panoramic views of downtown Boston and its harbor.
www.moakleycourthouse.com
Plymouth, MA  
Capacity: 120
$590 per event
The Cold Spring Chapel is non-denominational and conveniently located in downtown Plymouth, offering the perfect setting, unlike no other on the South Shore. Consider the Cold Spring Chapel for your Christening, Funeral Service, Commitment Ceremony, Vow Renewal or Wedding Ceremony. A very fitting venue to gather family and friends.
www.coldspringchapel.com
Wakefield, MA  
Capacity: 200
The Lakeside Inn is located on beautiful Lake Quannapowitt. The two event rooms both have a great view of the lake. We are located 1 minute off of Rt. 95 and are only 10 minutes north of Boston. Our Butteryfly Room, the largest of our two event rooms, offers 1,333 square feet of space and will seat up to 125 people theatre style. The Ladybug room, with a majestic panoramic view of Lake Quannapowitt, offers 941 square feet of space and will seat up to 75 people theatre style. Each of our event rooms can be custom designed for any occasion. Let our professional function staff help orchestrate your next event so everything happens your way and meets your expectations. The Lakeside Tavern, our restaurant and social lounge, offers delicious breakfast and dinner menu items, specialty drinks, a good variety of import, domestic, and craft beers, and nightly entertainment.
www.lakesideinnwakefield.com
Bedford, MA  
Capacity: 50
Conveniently located close to Route 128 and Route 3, the Bedford/Burlington Melting Pot brings a truly unique upscale/casual dining experience to Boston's Northwest suburbs. At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable and interactive four-course dining experience where patrons can "dip into something different." The Melting Pot of Bedford - Burlington is an elegantly-decorated restaurant space with seating for more than 175 guests. Our private dining room has a cozy fireplace, is equipped with audio/visual equipment and can accommodate group events and activities for up to 36 guests. While we are a dinner-only establishment we can open for large lunch parties. Fondue dining is an excellent group activity and our restaurant is the perfect location for: • Birthday or Anniversary Celebrations • Graduation Celebrations • Bridal/Baby Showers & Bachelorette Parties • Rehearsal Dinners • Corporate meetings and client entertainment • Special Interest Group Meetings • Holiday Parties
www.meltingpot.com
Dedham, MA  
Capacity: 1000
$37 per person
Moseley's on the Charles Ballroom & Banquet Facility has been a Greater Boston landmark for over 100 years, and is believed to be the oldest continuously-running ballroom in the country. The business was founded in 1905 by Elisha Moseley, who erected the facility as a summer canoe house and ballroom on the banks of the Charles River in Dedham Massachusetts. Through the years, Moseley's has hosted a legendary roster of top entertainers, including musicians of the big band era such as Guy Lombardo, Harry James, Les Brown, Buddy Rich and Lester Lannon; Rock 'n Rollers like The Platters, the Marvelettes, The Grass Roots; R&B acts like The Manhattans, The SOS Band, Cameo, and Freddy Jackson; as well as comedians Pat Cooper, Lenny Clark and Steve Sweeney. Today, Moseley's thrives as one of Greater Boston's largest function sites for weddings, corporate and social banquets, bar & bat mitzvahs, fundraisers, ballroom dancing and entertainment. We provide our own in-house catering through Diana's Fine Catering. We offer thoughtful menus filled with dishes that are always fresh and well prepared and our gracious and attentive staff will take care of even the smallest details. Whether you're celebrating that special day or having an annual charity black-tie gala or a large glittering holiday affair to celebrate with your staff, Moseley's on the Charles Ballroom and Diana's Fine Catering will make your event a truly special occasion.
www.moseleysonthecharles.com
Boston, MA  
Capacity: 1500
In the heart of Boston's Back Bay, the Events Center can seat up to 1,100 people in John Hancock Hall, and features breakout rooms as well as dressing rooms and a box office ticketing system.
www.backbayeventscenter.com
Worcester, MA  
Capacity: 60
$11.99-$17.99 per person
Livia's Dish is located on Route 9, right before Goddard Memorial Drive, less than a mile from Worcester Airport. Chef Owner Enton Mehillaj presents a modern take on regionally inspired Italian-Mediterranean cuisine. Featuring a unique wine list of hidden Italian gems, great service, and a warm-modern aesthetic, Livia's Dish offers a true feast for the senses. Whether it’s a corporate breakfast meeting, luncheon or social dinner, large or small, Livia's Dish works with you every step of the way to ensure your visions and ideas are incorporated into every detail of your event. Livia's Dish, offers a full bar, along with a menu complimented by the best available seasonal ingredients. Our chefs will customize the menu to accommodate your specific tastes and needs. We are able to provide buffet or a la carte service for all events which will showcase our culinary flair. Livia's Dish is available for full buyouts also. We can host breakfast, luncheon or dinner from 10-60 people, and cocktail receptions up to 80. No matter the size of your event, Livia’s Dish commitment to excellence will leave your guests with a lasting memorable experience.
www.liviasdish.com