22nd Annual Conference & Law Fair
Hotels & Accommodations
Conference destinations
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Gutman Conference Center, 6 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Boston University School of Law
765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.
Harvard Square and Nearby Cambridge Options
Sheraton Commander Hotel
16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
HGSE identifies this as its closest hotel. Convenient for walking to the school.
Harvard Square Hotel
110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
A central Harvard Square option to compare when location and value are priorities. Close to Harvard Station and restaurants.
The Charles Hotel
1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
A luxury, full-service hotel within walking distance of HGSE.
Irving House at Harvard
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
A guesthouse worth comparing for value. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included. Choose carefully between private-bath and shared-bath rooms. Farther from HGSE than the central Harvard Square hotels.
Property information is published by HGSE and the accommodations listed.
Additional Cambridge Options: Porter Square, Alewife, and Memorial Drive
These properties offer more choices outside central Harvard Square. Plan transportation to the conference venues and compare the full cost of your stay.
Hotel 1868
1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
Across from Porter Station, with Red Line access to Harvard Square. Its smaller Mini Queen rooms are worth checking when comparing rates.
Porter Square Hotel
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
Near Porter Station and approximately one mile from Harvard Square. Compare its smaller rooms and twin-bed options.
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
220 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138
In the Fresh Pond/Alewife area, less than two miles from Harvard Square according to the hotel. Worth comparing with Harvard Square properties; budget for transportation, breakfast, and parking as applicable.
AC Hotel Boston Cambridge by Marriott
10 Acorn Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
The Marriott property near Alewife Station. The hotel describes the station as approximately a 10-minute walk away, providing Red Line access to Harvard Square. Breakfast costs extra.
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge
777 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139
A riverside option for guests comfortable traveling to both venues. Breakfast is not complimentary; confirm parking charges or any parking-inclusive package.
Locations, contact details, and amenities are drawn from the properties’ published information.
Options Near Boston University School of Law
Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
A full-service hotel in Kenmore Square. BU Law lists it approximately 0.8 mile from the school.
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139
Across the Charles River from BU. Check the actual route via the BU Bridge when planning your trip.
Residence Inn Boston Back Bay/Fenway
125 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
An all-suite hotel with complimentary breakfast. Worth comparing for shared accommodations or longer stays. BU Law lists it approximately 1.2 miles from the school.
These properties appear in BU Law’s nearby hotel guidance; contact information is also published on their official websites.
Guesthouses and Hostel Options to Compare for Value
Coolidge Corner Guest House
17 Littell Road, Brookline, MA 02446
A small bed-and-breakfast with continental breakfast and Wi-Fi. Compare room types and bathroom arrangements, and plan transportation to BU Law.
Beacon Inn 1087
1087 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
A brownstone inn near Kenmore Square and Fenway. The more convenient of the two Beacon Inn locations for BU Law. Includes a light continental breakfast.
Beacon Inn 1750
1750 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Near Washington Square and the Green Line C branch. Farther from BU Law, but worth comparing if its rate is lower. Includes a light continental breakfast.
HI Boston Hostel
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
A downtown option offering dormitory beds and private rooms. Worth comparing for travelers comfortable with shared accommodations. Plan to use transit or rideshare to either campus.
Guesthouse & hostel booking notes
Beacon Inn: Confirm which address you are booking. Arrange arrivals after 8:00 p.m. in advance; limited parking must be reserved separately by telephone.
HI Boston: Groups of eight or more must book through Group Sales.
Before you book
- Compare the total cost: Include taxes, mandatory fees, parking, breakfast, and transportation.
- Ask about discounts: Check student, AAA, membership, and university visitor rates, and confirm eligibility.
- Review room details: Confirm bed arrangements, occupancy limits, private versus shared bathrooms, and accessibility needs.
- Check booking policies: Review cancellation terms, minimum check-in age, and incidental deposits.
- Plan travel to both venues: A hotel convenient to Harvard may require a longer trip to Boston University, and vice versa.
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Source: the official 2026 Attendee Planning Guide. Details may change — rates and access should be rechecked before travel. The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair is not affiliated with Harvard University or Boston University.