Where board meetings aren’t boring and conventions meet the unconventional.

Cambridge is known around the world for places like Harvard and MIT, but Cambridge is also home to the region’s largest hotel inventory outside of Boston, and features over 150,000 square feet of meeting space. So whether you’re planning a large convention or intimate dinner, Cambridge has options that allow for the perfect balance of work and play. Take a look at our Meetings + Events guide below and browse Cambridge venues and find the perfect fit for your group.

A tranquil view of the Charles River in Boston at sunset as seen from Cambridge MA, with boats docked at a marina in the foreground and the city skyline in the background. The Longfellow Bridge spans the river, and the Royal Sonesta Hotel is visible on the right surrounded by trees with spring foliage. The sky is clear with a soft gradient from blue to warm hues.

Accommodations:

Find the perfect place to stay, from quaint bed & breakfasts to lively hotels and everything in between.

PLACES TO STAY

Dining:

Home to award-winning chefs and to-die for dishes, you can’t go wrong with Cambridge’s flavorful dining scene.

PLACES TO EAT

Transportation:

Planes, trains and automobiles. Find your way to Cambridge and the best ways to explore the city once you arrive.

GETTING HERE

Planning a business meeting or event?

Download our meeting and events guide for information on hotels, B&B’s and other event venues.

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An elegant banquet hall with round tables covered in gold-patterned linens and surrounded by gold chairs, set for a formal dinner. Large windows offer a stunning nighttime view of a city skyline with illuminated skyscrapers and the iconic CITGO sign.
Five professionally dressed individuals sit comfortably in a modern lounge area, engaged in friendly conversation. Behind them are three large monochrome tree-themed artworks on a beige wall, and natural light pours in through a nearby window with brown curtains.

Q1 Incentive Program in partnership with Meet Boston

Program Details:

Book new group business at a participating Cambridge hotel over the dates below and receive a 10% rebate to your master bill on all guest room and banquet food & beverage. A minimum of 10 rooms on peak required for hotels with 100+ rooms, and 5 rooms on peak for hotels with 100 or less rooms.

Program Dates:
2026: January 1 – March 13
2027: January 1 – March 5
2028: January 1 – March 17
2029: January 1 – March 9
2030: January 1 – March 15
Discover participating Cambridge hotels here, or for more information contact sales@meetboston.com.

A well-lit conference room at a business-friendly hotel like the Boston Marriott Cambridge. It's set up classroom-style with rows of tables and chairs, each place equipped with a notepad, pen, glass, and blue water bottle. Large windows offer a scenic view of a river, city buildings, and trees outside, allowing natural light to brighten the room.

Green Initiatives

In December 2013, the City of Cambridge created the “Getting to Net Zero Task Force” charged with advancing the goal of putting Cambridge on the trajectory towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 with focus on greenhouse gas emissions from building operations. Learn More here.

An evening view of the Porter Square Hotel in Cambridge MA, a modern red-brick and white-trim building located on a city corner. Warm lights glow from the lobby windows, and the sign “Porter Square Hotel” is clearly visible above the entrance. Nearby, a cozy restaurant and bar with outdoor seating adds charm to the urban setting under a deep blue sky.

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