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The 2012 Meet is located in transit-accessible Brookline, MA and Roslindale, MA. Our Brookline main venue, the Holiday Inn, is a hotel itself, and is also directly on the MBTA's Green Line streetcar line. This means that any hotel accessible to the MBTA is accessible to the Meet!
We have gathered a list of some recommended hotels below. Some are walking distance, some driving distance, and some accessible to the MBTA. Additional hotels, and often discounted rates, can be found online at websites like Hotels.com. Comparative pricing is indicated by "$" signs ($-$$$$), however please check with each hotel directly for up-to-date rates.
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Holiday Inn Brookline
The Holiday Inn Brookline (Meet Venue, $$) is offering a rate of $169/night for attendees. Simply mention group code "BTT" when making your reservation at 617-277-1200 or at www.holidayinn.com/bos-brookline. The Holiday Inn is transit-accessible (St. Paul Street stop on the Green Line C Branch), and offers an attached parking structure. Day and overnight rates are charged in the parking structure.
Transit-Accessible Hotels
Hotel Buckminster ($)
645 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215
No Parking Lot
MBTA Green Line at Kenmore
Phone: 800-727-2825
Website: Click Here
Beacon Inn ($$$)
1087 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02246 and
1750 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02445
No Parking Lot
MBTA Green Line C Branch at Hawes Street and Dean Road, respectively
Phone: 888-575-0088
Website: Click Here
Hilton Back Bay ($$$$)
40 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02115
Parking Garage Available
MBTA Green Line at Hynes Convention Center
Phone: 617-236-1100
Website: Click Here
Best Western Terrace Inn ($$)
SPECIAL RATE! Mention the Trolley Meet when booking by phone and get a special rate of $139/night!
1650 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02135
Limited Parking Available
MBTA Green Line B Branch at Sutherland Road
Phone: 617-566-5260
Website: Click Here
Car-Accessible Hotels
Sheraton Needham ($$)
100 Cabot Street, Needham, MA 02494
Exit 19 on I-95/128
Phone: 781-444-1110
Website: Click Here
Hilton Dedham ($)
25 Allied Drive, Dedham, MA 02026
Exit 14 on I-95/128
Phone: 781-329-7900
Website: Click Here
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Dedham ($)
236 Elm Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: 888-236-2427
Website: Click Here
Nearby Restaurants
The 2012 Meet is situated near a wide variety of dining options—from casual, fast food outlets to formal, sit-down restaurants. Listed below are a selection of eateries, however there are many, many more options at both locations. Ask a volunteer the day of the show for assistance.
At the Hoilday Inn
Atrium Cafe Breakfast, Dinner
Gateway Lounge Full Bar, Dinner
Nearby in Brookline
Budda (Pan-Asian) Lunch, Dinner – Across the street
Dunkin' Donuts (Coffee) – 2 blocks
Fugakyu (Japanese) Lunch, Dinner – 2 blocks
Finale (Desserts) Dinner – 2 blocks
Emack & Bolio's (Ice Cream) – 2 blocks
Boca Grande (Mexican) Lunch, Dinner – 2 blocks
Trader Joe's (Grocery) – 2 blocks
Starbucks (Coffee) – 3 blocks
Peet's Coffee & Tea (Coffee) – 3 blocks
Zaftigs Delicatessen (Deli) All Day – 4 blocks
Seven Subs (Deli) Lunch, Dinner – 4 blocks
Upper Crust Pizzeria (Pizza) Lunch, Dinner – 4 blocks
Panera Bread (Sandwiches) All Day – 4 blocks
There are more lunch and dinner options in the Coolidge Corner area, just 3-4 blocks from the Holiday Inn at Beacon & Harvard Streets.
Additionally, the Green Line can take you to the Prudential Center (Hynes), Newbury Street (Hynes, Copley), Copley Square (Copley), Downtown Crossing (Park Street), Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market (Government Center), and North End (Haymarket) areas which offer a multitude of formal and informal dining options.
Options in Roslindale (Near the BSSME)
The BSSME's Club Room is located in Roslindale Village, which also offers a variety of food options. Below you'll find a selection of them.
Delfino Restaurant (Italian)
Sophia's Grotto (Italian)
Birch Street Bistro
Village Sushi & Grill (Japanese)
Bangkok Cafe (Thai)
Wapo Taco (Mexican)
Imperial Kitchen (Chinese)