Travel, Accommodation, Parking, and Registration

Where to meet

The EITC-YIC 2011 workshops will be held at the rooms: (MD G115, MD G119, MD G125, MD G135) on Thursday, August 18, 2011 and at the rooms (MD G115) on Friday, August 19, 2011, Maxwell Dworkin Building SEAS, Harvard University (Directions). 

 

Building Abbreviations and Addresses (Harvard University):

• MD (Maxwell Dworkin Building SEAS, Harvard University): Address: 33 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

 

Walking from Harvard Square to the Maxwell Dworkin Building, SEAS:

Enter and go through Harvard Yard. Exit in front of Science Center and proceed on Oxford Street. Maxwell Dworkin is the modern building on your left with the sharp angle. It is about a 10-minute walk.

 

Important Quick Links:

• Check out Directions to Harvard for more detailed information.
• Weather for Harvard University.
  

 

How to register

The EITC-YIC 2011 at Harvard University is a free event, no charge. Registration for the event is now open. 

 

Directions to Harvard University

 

(Salem, Massachusetts - Harvard Taiwan ROC Student Club)

 

Most Harvard locations are within a few minutes walk from the center of Harvard Square. Harvard University Campus Map indicates the most common destinations,

 

Directions From Logan Airport to Harvard Square

If you are flying into Boston's Logan Airport, use the subway or take a taxi from the airport to Harvard Square, Cambridge.

 

By Subway (the "T")

Take the SILVER Line bus to the South Station (Bus/Train station). Switch to the RED LINE subway outbound (toward ALEWIFE), go six stops and get off at HARVARD. The subway ride from Logan Airport takes approximately 45 minutes. The fare is $2.00.

By taxi

The ride to Harvard Square takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs about $40.

 

From South Station (Bus/Train Station)

By subway

Take the RED LINE subway toward ALEWIFE from the South Station six stops to HARVARD SQUARE.

 

Walking from the "T"

Take the Church Street exit and turn right at the top of the stairs. Follow one block to Garden Street and turn left. Follow Garden Street and enter Radcliffe Yard through the 2nd entrance (before the second light on Garden Street). Follow the signs within Radcliffe Yard to the Admissions Visitor Center.

 

Click the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) website for more detailed information on Schedules and Interactive Maps.

 

(Salem, Massachusetts - ROC (Taiwan) Student Association of MIT)

 

By Car

Due to traffic patterns in and around Harvard Square please allow an extra 20-30 minutes of travel time.

 

From the West (I90 - Massachusetts Turnpike)

Take Exit 18 (Cambridge/Allston). Bear right after the toll booth at the end of the exit ramp. At the third set of lights (over the bridge), turn left onto Memorial Drive. After the second set of lights, turn right onto JFK Street. Go through two sets of lights. At the third set of lights, turn left onto Brattle Street (Cardullo's is straight ahead), then bear right at the crosswalk, which is a continuation of Brattle Street. Radcliffe Yard will be on your right after you pass the Graduate School of Education on your right and the American Repertory Theatre on your left. The Admissions Visitor Center is located within Radcliffe Yard.

 

Parking

On-street parking is scarce in Cambridge, but there are several public parking lots and garages. There is also parking available at the Harvard garages on Oxford Street and Broadway on weekdays. You may purchase a pass online and it costs $11.00 per day. You will need a printer to complete this transaction and when prompted, select: Department: Admin. & Financial Aid/Byerly Department Code: 3003. You can also buy parking passes at 46 Blackstone Street, Cambridge, MA.

 

Public Parking Around Harvard Square

As a convenience for our visitors we list below several commercial garages which may offer spaces. None is endorsed by Harvard University.

• Pilgrim Parking/Church Street: Address: 41 Church Street, Tel: 617-661-5614
• Harvard Square Garage: Address: 15 Eliot Street, Tel: 617-354-4168
• University Place Garage: Address: 124 Mt Auburn Street, Tel: 617-491-0801

 

Where to Stay

Accommodations in the Boston area can be pricey and very hard to find. To help you plan your visit Harvard University and MIT, we have prepared the following list of accommodations. Please reserve a place BEFORE arriving. Please note that some hotels are easily accessible by the MBTA subway system.

 

The Conference Hotel - Sheraton Command Hotel:

The conference hotels of the EITC-YIC 2011 are Sheraton Commander Hotel (Map & Directions)  and <the 2nd conference hotel - TBD> with following special rates for a standard room

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Hotel Name		Address		Phone		Price		Comment
Sheraton Commander Hotel		16 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138		617-547-4800 800-325-3535		$239/night		Cutoff Date: July 8, 2011

 

Notes for the Sheraton Commander Hotel:

• The reservation code is: “EITA-YIC 2011”.  You can call in and quote this code to enjoy the discount - $239/night.
• The Sheraton Commander Hotel has set up a website for EITA-YIC 2011 for the hotel reservations.
• Discounted group rates are available on a first come, first served basis. Limited rooms are available at this rate so please book early.
• The Sheraton Commander is within walking distance to Harvard Campus, located steps from Radcliffe.
• Group rate available until July 8, 2011. Subject to Availability.

 

The Hotels Closest to Harvard University Campus:

Several hotels are conveniently located in the vicinity of Harvard University campus.  Below are a few recommendations.

 

Hotel Name		Comment
Irving House		short walking distance to the conference location - MD
Harvard Square Hotel		short walking distance to the conference location - MD
The Inn at Harvard		short walking distance to the conference location - MD
Marriott Boston Cambridge		short walking distance to MIT

 

Additional Accommodation Listings

For additional accommodation listings, please visit the Accommodations around Harvard Square.  

 

Where to Eat

 

Download the Restaurant List (PDF).