The New England Restaurant & Bar Show holds its 2027 edition on March 21-22 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, in Boston's Seaport District.
Every hotel here is within a half-mile of the entrance, chosen because the show runs only two days and most attendees want to walk in, walk out, and get home. Walking distance to the venue determined the order, with star rating and guest satisfaction as secondary factors.
Hotels near the New England Restaurant & Bar Show at a glance
| Hotel | Distance | Walk time | Star rating | Guest score | Nearest subway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District | 0.18 mi | 4 min | 4 | 8.6 | World Trade Center, Silver Line SL1/SL2 |
| Element by Marriott Boston Seaport District | 0.18 mi | 4 min | 3 | 9.0 | World Trade Center, Silver Line SL1/SL2 |
| The Westin Boston Seaport District | 0.20 mi | 4 min | 4 | 8.6 | World Trade Center, Silver Line SL1/SL2 |
| Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport | 0.29 mi | 6 min | 4 | 9.0 | World Trade Center, Silver Line SL1/SL2 |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown Seaport | 0.34 mi | 7 min | 3 | 9.2 | Courthouse, Silver Line SL1/SL2/SL3 |
The walk to the New England Restaurant & Bar Show from each hotel
The show is at 415 Summer Street, and two of the five hotels are on D Street right beside the building. Nothing here needs a transit leg.
- Element by Marriott (391-395 D Street): 0.18 miles, about 4 minutes, right beside the building.
- Aloft by Marriott (401-403 D Street): 0.18 miles and about 4 minutes, next door to the Element.
- The Westin Boston Seaport District (425 Summer St): 0.20 miles, about 4 minutes along Summer Street.
- Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport (450 Summer Street): 0.29 miles, about 6 minutes.
- Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown Seaport (370 Congress St): 0.34 miles, about 7 minutes, and the closest hotel here to South Station, an 11-minute walk.
Getting to the New England Restaurant & Bar Show from these hotels
- From the Element and Aloft on D Street, the convention center is right beside you, about a 4-minute walk.
- From the Westin and Omni on Summer Street, the walk along Summer Street takes about 4 to 6 minutes.
- The Silver Line SL1 runs from Logan Airport to World Trade Center station with no transfer, and the SL1 and SL2 both stop there from South Station. The convention center says the station is steps from the building.
- Boston weather can turn cold and wet, so pack a waterproof layer for the walk, even if it is short.
New England Restaurant & Bar Show hotel pick
This is a two-day regional show, and a lot of attendees drive in from around New England rather than stay over. So you're usually booking one night, not four, and parking matters more than it would for a week-long congress.
- Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown Seaport: suites with full kitchens and the highest guest score here at 9.2, which is the practical pick if you drive in and want to keep food costs down.
- Element by Marriott: in-room kitchenettes and a 9.0 guest score at 3 stars, closest to the floor at 0.18 miles.
- Aloft by Marriott: the same distance and street as the Element at 4 stars, with a bar on site for after the floor closes.
- Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport: the full-service option, 4 stars and 9.0, with a restaurant and bar in the building.
- The Westin Boston Seaport District: one of the biggest hotels in the Seaport, so it is the fallback when the D Street pair sells out.
The hotels
Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District
401-403 D Street
8.6915 reviews
10 min walk to World Trade Center (Silver Line SL1/SL2)The same 0.18-mile walk as the Element next door, but rated four stars, with a bar on site for after the show.
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Element by Marriott Boston Seaport District
391-395 D Street
9.0628 reviews
10 min walk to World Trade Center (Silver Line SL1/SL2)At 0.18 miles on the same street as the venue, tied with the Aloft as the closest hotel. In-room kitchenettes let you skip the restaurant queues.
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The Westin Boston Seaport District
425 Summer St
8.61,831 reviews
3 min walk to World Trade Center (Silver Line SL1/SL2)The Westin is 0.20 miles from the venue and is one of the Seaport's biggest hotels, making it a reliable option when the show fills nearby hotels.
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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
450 Summer Street
9.04,386 reviews
4 min walk to World Trade Center (Silver Line SL1/SL2)Four stars, a 9.0 guest score, and a restaurant and bar in the building, 0.29 miles from the venue. The strongest full-service pick at this distance.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown Seaport
370 Congress St
9.2384 reviews
4 min walk to Courthouse (Silver Line SL1/SL2/SL3)The mid-range pick: a 9.2 guest score and suites with full kitchens, useful if you drive in and want to keep food costs down.
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Monday, November 9
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Frequently asked questions
How far is the walk from D Street hotels to the convention center entrance?＋
The Element and Aloft are on D Street beside the convention center, about a 4-minute walk. The Westin and Omni on Summer Street are 4 to 6 minutes away.
Is there parking near Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center?＋
The convention center's own South Lot is reached from East Side Drive off Summer Street. It is limited and first come, first served, and at some events, when it fills, attendees are directed to an offsite lot. If you drive in, ask your hotel about overnight parking.
Which hotel is best for attendees flying into Logan Airport?＋
Take the Silver Line SL1 from Logan Airport straight to World Trade Center station, no transfer needed. The Omni and Westin are 3 to 4 minutes on foot from the station, and the Element and Aloft about 10.
Do any of these hotels have meeting rooms for small group dinners or supplier meetings?＋
The Westin Boston Seaport District and the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport both have dedicated meeting and event spaces. The Omni in particular has multiple private dining options that work for supplier dinners during the show.
What should I pack for the weather in Boston?＋
Boston weather can turn cold and wet. The walk from any of these hotels to the venue is short enough that weather is a minor factor, but bring a waterproof layer.
Are there budget options closer than these five hotels?＋
The Element by Marriott is tied with the Aloft as the closest hotel to the venue. For lower price points, properties further into downtown Boston are available, but they add a 15-to-20-minute commute each way.
