Adams House is one of twelve undergraduate residential Houses at Harvard University, located between Harvard Square and the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its name commemorates the services of the Adams family, including John Adams, the second president of the United States, and John Quincy Adams, the sixth president.HistoryThe residential halls of Adams House were originally private "Gold Coast" dormitories built from 1893-1902 to provide luxurious accommodation for rich Harvard undergraduates. They, along with the white clapboarded Apthorp House, one of the most distinguished Colonial residences of Cambridge – now the Master's residence – predate the rest of Harvard's Houses by several decades. When the House system was inaugurated in the 1930s, Old Russell was demolished and replaced with New Russell
Warren Towers is one of the three Boston University dormitories traditionally intended for underclassmen, the others being The Towers and West Campus. The building is located at central campus, next to the College of Communication (COM) and across from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Housing approximately 1800 students, it is the second-largest non-military dormitory in the country, behind Jester Center at The University of Texas at Austin. The closest MBTA stop is Boston University East on the Green Line "B" Branch, located directly in front of B and C Towers, in a center reservation on Commonwealth Avenue.NameOriginal nameOriginally, the building’s name was simply "700", in reference to its 700 Commonwealth Avenue address. Its three towers were simply called, from east to west (left to right in the above photo), A Tower, B Tower, and C Tower. The building was first occupied in 1966; residents lived in A and B Towers while construction of C Tower was completed (this fact gave birth to the student "legend" that C Tower was constructed of spare parts from A and B towers). The third tower was completed and occupied in 1967.RenamingIn 1976 the building was rechristened "Warren Towers" as a tribute to three generations of the Warren family at Boston University: William Fairfield Warren (the University's first president), William Marshall Warren (a Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; son of William Fairfield Warren), and Shields Warren (a famous physician; son of William Marshall Warren and grandson of William Fairfield Warren). Additionally, each tower was renamed in honor of one of the men; A Tower is now "Fairfield Tower", B Tower is "Marshall Tower", and C Tower is "Shields Tower". Bronze plaques in the main lobby commemorate the three men. Although these are the formal names of the towers, it is rare to hear anyone refer to them in this way; the A/B/C convention is far more popular.
Mather House is one of twelve undergraduate residential Houses at Harvard University. It was named after Increase Mather, a Puritan in the Massachusetts Bay Colony who served as the acting president of Harvard University from 1685 to 1692.Opened in 1970, its house Co-Masters are Christie McDonald, former chair of Harvard's Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, and Michael Rosengarten, an adjunct professor of medicine at McGill University.Mather is known for its large suites composed of single rooms and common rooms, as well as its nineteen-story concrete tower built in a Brutalist style. Its blocky concrete architecture reflects the anti-uprising style of the day of its construction and makes it the butt of jokes, such as being known as "the box that Dunster came in." However, Mather residents are guaranteed single bedrooms for all three years of their residency there, whereas it is not uncommon to find upperclassmen sharing rooms in many of Harvard's other Houses. The low-rise which surrounds the courtyard has large suites with common rooms, while the nineteen-story high-rise does not. However, the high-rise has larger bedrooms and views of Boston and Cambridge. Mather is the river house farthest from Harvard Yard, though the school provides shuttle service from its courtyard every ten minutes during weekdays. Mather House was a favorite choice for hard-partying varsity athletes before housing assignments were randomized by the school.
Welcome to Next House! We’re a community of 350+ close-knit Nexties who are known for being welcoming and friendly. We pride ourselves on our artistic talents, community involvement, and our build culture (did you see the Big Tipper during CPW?). Even though Next House is one of the larger dorms on campus, we foster both a strong house-wide community and smaller, more distinct, communities within each of our eight wings—you are always guaranteed to find something to do and a place that you can call “home.” Each wing is centered around its lounges, where Nexties both work and play—often collaborating on p-sets using our abundant whiteboards. We are each other’s workout buddies and dinner conversations. We have late-night jam sessions and spontaneous snowball fights, study late in dining, and watch the big game in the TFL (the tastefully-furnished lounge). Most importantly, Next House isn’t just a dorm for the residents, it’s our home. One of the most unique features of Next House is the strength of our student groups. Next Gamers, Next Make, Next Act, Next Art, Next Haunt, Next Code, Next Service, Next Sustain, Next Bake, Next Football Club, and Next Big Thing are an integral part of our community; they throw events and create projects for the entire dorm. Some highlights from the past year: the building of the haunted house/escape-the-room adventure, performances of The Little Mermaid by Next Act, and weekly game nights sometimes lasting until 4:00 am. Next Exec, our student government, organizes many events throughout the year, including an annual formal in the fall and the Next ski trip in the early spring. Other events include JDoanuts (an evening of deep-fried donuts made by our very own RLAD, Jimmy Doan), Pi Day celebrations, and a regular Coffeehouse! Living at Next House has been one of the most enjoyable and meaningful parts of our MIT experience, and we hope that as you begin your MIT career, you choose to not only live at Next House but also become a part of the Next House family. Remember, Next House welcomes you :)
The Gryphon House B&B is a gracious 8 unit townhouse within easy walking distance to many of the main attractions of Boston, such as Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, and Copley Square. We are just around the corner from the Green Line T stop, which virtually runs the length of Boston, and right off Storrow Drive. We pride ourselves on cleanliness and devotion to service. Check out our reviews on TripAdvisor!
A thoughtful reimagining of what a Boston hotel can be, Hotel Commonwealth unhinges luxury from its traditional definition to bring guests urban vibrance and the ultimate in unscripted hospitality, right in Kenmore Square. That our stylish spot flanks Boston’s beloved Fenway Park shines bright on its list of perks, as does being in easy embrace of the city’s prominent academic, medical, technology areas. Offering notably ample guestrooms, an authentic “of-service” culture, and food so good even the locals are loyal, our hotel has distinguished itself as a Boston favorite. Newly conceived interiors remain faithful to the hotel’s legendary welcoming feel, blending effortless style with considered comforts to create a relaxed urban destination. The result? A refreshingly real hotel where travel smart professionals and knowing influentials converge for inspiration and the unbridled joy of getting it right. This is Hotel Commonwealth.
Step back into another era as you walk through the doors of our lovely and historic Italianate Victorian bed and breakfast in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This historic home has been meticulously and lovingly restored to its original glory. Period details abound, from classic archways to marble fireplaces and cut-glass windows. The inn is elegantly, yet comfortably, furnished with eclectic antiques, original fine art, oriental rugs, and authentic lace curtains made on 19th century looms in Scotland. The inn’s atmosphere is refined and tasteful without being pretentious.
Located in Boston's historic Back Bay, 463 Beacon Street offers a convenient and affordable hotel alternative.
Stylish and modern, Boston’s newest extended stay hotel offers you more. Our all-suite hotel in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood is conveniently located steps away from Fenway Park and is the closest extended stay hotel near Boston University and Northeastern University campus. Centrally located is near Boston Children’s Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Longwood Medical Center, our Back Bay hotel offers a choice of studio, one or two bedroom suites, with amazing interior décor and great views.
The story of the Verb Hotel is one that began way back in 1959 when the Fenway Motor Hotel first opened its doors at 1271 Boylston Street. Located deep in the heart of Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, the two-story building was designed to 1950s modernist ideals by architects Irving Salsberg and Ralph Leblanc. It was a time of optimism, style and, above all, great music. From the beginning, this mid-century classic had all of those elements. But it’s the bustling backdrop of Fenway, with its mix of finger-on-the-cultural pulse, urban charm and sense of community, that has always played a big part in the hotel’s personality. Its cast of unconventional characters, electrifying music scene and indie edge have all helped shape the events and stories that the hotel has played a part in ever since. During the last half-century, the changes in Fenway have been profound. Our neighborhood nurtured the music scene of Kenmore Square and the multitude of clubs on Lansdowne Street, gave rise to the pre-eminent alternative weekly newspaper, the Boston Phoenix, housed the offices of iconic and competitive rock radio stations WFNX-FM and WBCN-FM and has been home to a thriving art scene as well as ever-expanding dining opportunities. And let’s not forget a few epic ball games and stadium music performances along the way. Through the decades, the hotel’s status as a home town icon kept growing, like a cool local personality who’s seen it all and has the characteristic looks to prove it! So it was out of a deep-felt respect for our past, coupled with our wild imagination for what could be, that our dream to breathe new life into the hotel took shape. Our ambition: To return the site to its rightful place as the home of Fenway’s legends and good times while injecting it with all the things our modern guests could want. Enter The Verb Hotel. On one level, the creation of The Verb is about the style—the painstaking restoration of the architecture, the idiosyncratic touches and colorful references throughout. But on another, it is about the journey to reconnect with our cultural roots. To help us, we enlisted our very own vibe conservators—long-time local cultural observers and players, Stephen Mindich, publisher of the Boston Phoenix, and David Bieber, WBCN Creative Services Director and the Boston Phoenix/WFNX Director of Special Projects—who with real love and attention to detail have summoned up stories and memories of Fenway’s rich music, media and arts scenes. In many ways, the Boston Phoenix is our kindred spirit; promoter of local music, champion of counter-culture, independent, provocative and passionate. Delving into the treasures of their fabled archives, Stephen and David have curated the authentic events, classic moments and memorable anecdotes and occasions that adorn our interiors. Many of the super-rare pop artifacts and music memorabilia you’ll see are priceless, while all remind us that the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll is alive and well at The Verb. The bottom line is, The Verb has been around. It’s a character. At the heart and in our hearts. And now it’s back, restored, reloaded and ready to let the good times roll again. Oh, and why the name? Well, if you want to get literary about it, “Verb” describes an action, and a state of being. But we like that it came from “reverb”—a reminder of the music and attitude that’s inspired us all throughout the years.
Buckingham Business Apartments offer extraordinary value and are a great hotel alternative for a short or long visit to Boston. Our beautiful apartments are located on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston’s historic Back Bay.
For over two decades, guests from the world over have enjoyed the comfort, hospitality and convenient location of Parkside on Ellery, a bed & breakfast in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In any season, Parkside offers New England charm and strives to meet the universal requirements of the traveler. Located in the heart of Cambridge, walking minutes from Harvard Square and the T, Parkside Bed and Breakfast welcomes guests whether visiting for business, school, family get-together, or weekend getaway.
Our hotel's full-service accommodations are a great destination for business and leisure travelers. Leisure travelers headed to Brookline and Boston, MA love our hotel's proximity to Fenway Park, where they can catch a Red Sox game. You'll find it easy to get to the shops and restaurants of Coolidge Corner and Faneuil Hall. Other top attractions include NE Aquarium, Boston College, Boston University, convention centers and Logan Airport. If medical business brings you to the Boston area, our hotel's location is ideal. We're near Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel, and we offer complimentary shuttle service to the Longwood Medical Area. In addition, we have four meeting rooms featuring an elegant ballroom that's ideal for weddings and meetings with space for up to 400 guests. No matter what brings you to Boston, MA, our hotel's free high-speed Wi-Fi access keeps you connected. Start your day with breakfast from the Atrium Cafe, and later, swim a few laps in the indoor pool. Be sure to check out the 24-hour Fitness Center. Grab a cool drink from the Gateway Lounge; it's the perfect end to a day touring Boston or Brookline, MA. Our hotel's guests know we offer the quality name they can trust!
The perfect hotel choice when visiting Boston. We are centrally located to Boston's many historic and cultural attractions and the Longwood Medical/Fenway area of Boston. From this Boston hotel, you can walk to Fenway Park to watch the Boston Red Sox, Museum of Fine Arts or take a Trolley Tour /Boston Duck Tour. The hotel is located on the edge of Back Bay in Boston's Longwood Medical Area and is encompassed by Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Joslin Diabetes Center and Harvard University's Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard Dental School. We are also located near several of Boston's most prominent schools and universities such as Northeastern, Boston College, Boston University, Simmons, Emmanuel, Wentworth, Wheelock, Mass College of Art and Design, and Mass College of Pharmacy.