50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142

Located in the heart of Kendall Square, the Boston Marriott Cambridge is our official overflow hotel for the New England McNair Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship Conference (NE-MURCS). Just across the Charles River from downtown Boston and steps from the Kendall/MIT Red Line station, the hotel offers attendees a convenient home base for the conference and an easy way to explore both Cambridge and Boston.

The Boston Marriott Cambridge puts you in the middle of one of the most vibrant academic and innovation communities in the country. The hotel is located in Kendall Square, surrounded by MIT, biotechnology and technology companies, restaurants, shops, and public transportation.

Guests may reserve their rooms by either calling Marriott Central Reservations at 1-800-228-9290 or using the online reservation link no later than October 8, 2026, to receive the discounted rate for the room block.

Best of all, the Kendall/MIT MBTA Red Line station is just steps from the hotel, making it easy to travel throughout Cambridge and into downtown Boston without needing a car.

From the hotel, attendees can easily explore:

• MIT & Kendall Square – right outside your door

• Harvard University & Harvard Square

• Downtown Boston & Faneuil Hall

• Boston Common & the Freedom Trail

• Back Bay & Newbury Street

• Fenway Park

• Charles River Esplanade

• Museum of Science

• Boston's many restaurants, museums, theaters, and cultural attractions

Dining at the Hotel

You don't have to leave the hotel to grab a meal. Boston Marriott Cambridge offers several dining options, including Element 50, the hotel's cocktail and lounge experience, as well as all-day dining and in-room dining options.

And because you're in Kendall Square, you'll also find an incredible variety of restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, and casual dining options within walking distance.

Amenities

Hotel guests have access to a variety of amenities designed to make their stay comfortable and convenient, including:

• 24-hour fitness center

• Peloton bikes and cardio/strength equipment

• Urban rooftop garden

• On-site dining

• M Club Lounge

• Business center

• Complimentary Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members when booking directly

• Mobile key access

Getting Around Boston

One of the biggest advantages of staying at the Boston Marriott Cambridge is its access to public transportation.

The Kendall/MIT Red Line station is located just steps from the hotel, providing direct access to downtown Boston and convenient connections to other MBTA lines.

Coming from Boston Logan International Airport? The hotel is approximately 5 miles from Logan Airport.

Once you're here, you can leave your car behind and explore Boston and Cambridge by subway, bus, bicycle, rideshare, or on foot.

Parking

For attendees driving to Cambridge, on-site parking is available. Current hotel-listed rates include:

Self-Parking: $52/day
Valet Parking: $62/day

Parking availability and rates are subject to change. The hotel also notes that off-site parking is available nearby at the Kendall Center Green Garage.