ACCOMMODATIONS
There are many places to stay in Boston and Cambridge, and we have
listed several here. We strongly suggest that you make your reservations
as soon as possible. Please note some of these hotels appear on the
map on the directions page.
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following locations, so
mention that you are with the Boonie/Griebel wedding party.
The Inn at Harvard -
This inn (pictured above) is very close (i.e., less than 5 minute walk) from the church
and reception sites. We have a block of 20 rooms reserved until
August 14, 2001. The quoted rate was $259 per night.
Call (617) 491-2222 for reservations, and mention GS-KRISTEN.
However, if you reserve your room by going directly to the
Doubletree website (they own this inn), there is a $209 rate
with AAA and AARP, if it's still available.
The Harvard Square Hotel - Run by the same group (Doubletree)
that runs the Inn at Harvard, this hotel is approximately 10-15 minutes
by foot from the church. We have a block of 10 rooms reserved until
August 14, 2001. The quoted rate was $219 per night.
Call (617) 864-5200 for reservations, and mention code GS-SCOTT.
However, if you reserve your room by going directly to the
Doubletree website (they own this inn), there is a $159 rate
with AAA and AARP, if it's still available.
Doubletree Guest Suites - Located across the river in Boston, this
hotel is about 10 minutes from
Harvard Square (by car). The Doubletree also has shuttle service to Harvard
Square. Double-occupancy rooms are $229 per night. Call (617) 783-0090 for
reservations, and mention the "I DO" rate.
We do not have any rooms set aside at the following bed and breakfast
inns, but they are well worth trying.
The Mary Prentiss Inn - A
charming Bed and Breakfast, centrally located in a historic building in
Cambridge. Rooms are priced individually and range from $169-259,
including parking and breakfast. Rollaway beds can be added in the suite
rooms only, for an additional cost
of $25. You can take a tour of the hotel on their website, and see some
of the rooms. There is a two night minimum stay.
Call (617) 661-2929 for reservations.
Irving House and Harding House -
Two simple bed and breakfasts, run by the
same people, located in Cambridge. Irving House is closer to
Harvard, while Harding house is somewhat newer. Room prices range from
$119 (with shared bath, double-occupancy) to $199 (with private bath),
and include breakfast. Call (617) 547-4600 for the Irving House
and (617) 876-2888 for the Harding House.
We don't know a lot about the following hotels (other
than the luxurious Charles Hotel and Sheraton Commander hotels) but they might be worth considering.
Charles Hotel - Rated
the best hotel in Boston (although it is in Cambridge). It is right
next to the Harvard Square Hotel and is also approximately 10-15 minutes
by foot to the ceremony and reception sites. AAA room rates are
$240 for 9/14/01 and $290 for 9/15/01 for double occupancy. Call (617) 864-1200
for reservations.
Sheraton Commander -
The Commander is situated on historic Cambridge Common. It is about a
15-20 minute walk to the ceremony. Call (617) 547-4800
for reservations.
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Natick, MA. Located about 20 minutes from
Harvard Square by car. Rates range from $139-$240. Call (508) 653-8800
for reservations.
Holiday Inn, Brookline -
A standard hotel, located near the Harvard Medical School (a 20 - 30
minute drive from Cambridge). Call (617) 277-1200 for
reservations.
Susse Chalet - Standard
hotel type accommodations, in Waltham (about a 30 - 40 minute drive
from Cambridge). Call(781) 890-2800 for reservations.
A Friendly Inn - A clean and simple inn, located near the Faculty
club and the Harvard University Art Museums. Call (617) 547-7851 for
reservations.
Other info on housing and accommodations is available at the following
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