The New England Restaurant & Bar Show runs March 21-22, 2027 at Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center on D 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 SL2 |
| Element by Marriott Boston Seaport District | 0.18 mi | 4 min | 3 | 9.0 | World Trade Center, Silver Line SL2 |
| The Westin Boston Seaport District | 0.20 mi | 4 min | 4 | 8.6 | World Trade Center, Silver Line SL2 |
| Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport | 0.29 mi | 6 min | 4 | 9.0 | World Trade Center, Silver Line SL2 |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown Seaport | 0.34 mi | 7 min | 3 | 9.2 | South Station, Red Line / Silver Line |
The walk to D Street from each hotel
The show entrance is on D Street, and two of the five hotels are on that same block. Nothing here needs a transit leg.
- Element by Marriott (391-395 D Street): 0.18 miles, about 4 minutes, straight down the block.
- 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, cutting through the Seaport Boulevard pedestrian path.
- 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 one hotel here closer to South Station than to the Silver Line stop.
Getting to the New England Restaurant & Bar Show from these hotels
- The venue entrance is on D Street. From D Street hotels, you walk straight down the block: - The entrance is clearly marked at street level - No turns required from the main block - Allow a few minutes on foot from nearby hotels
- From Summer Street hotels, cut through the Seaport Boulevard pedestrian path to reach D Street in under 5 minutes.
- The Silver Line SL2 stops at World Trade Center, one block from the venue, if you prefer transit from South Station or Logan Airport.
- March in Boston averages 39°F to 44°F. Pack a 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. That shapes the choice: you are 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: the largest room inventory 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
4 min walk to World Trade Center (Silver Line SL2)Sharing the same 0.18-mile distance as its neighbor but rated four stars, the Aloft gives attendees a higher-tier room product at the same walk time, with a bar on-site for post-show networking.
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Element by Marriott Boston Seaport District
391-395 D Street
9.0628 reviews
4 min walk to World Trade Center (Silver Line SL2)At 0.18 miles from the venue on the same street, this is the closest hotel to the show floor. The extended-stay format means in-room kitchenettes, which suits attendees who want to skip restaurant queues after a long day on the trade show floor.
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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 SL2)The Westin is 0.20 miles from the venue and offers one of the largest room inventories in the Seaport, 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 SL2)At 0.29 miles and rated four stars with a guest score of 9.0, the Omni is the strongest full-service option in this distance band, with a restaurant and bar on-site that suit attendees who want to debrief over dinner without leaving the building.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown Seaport
370 Congress St
9.2384 reviews
6 min walk to South Station (Red Line/Silver Line SL1/Silver Line SL2)The Residence Inn on Congress Street is the mid-range pick on this list, with a guest score of 9.2 and suite-style rooms with full kitchens, which makes it practical for attendees who drive in from outside Boston and want to keep food costs down over two nights.
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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 both on D Street, roughly two blocks south of the venue. You can expect a 4-minute walk. The Westin and Omni on Summer Street add a short turn onto D Street, keeping the walk under 6 minutes.
Is there parking near Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center?＋
The Seaport District has several garages within a few blocks of the venue, including the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center garage on D Street. If you drive, check with your hotel about overnight parking rates, as Seaport garages can be expensive during large events.
Which hotel is best for attendees flying into Logan Airport?＋
All five hotels are accessible from Logan via the Silver Line SL1, which runs from the airport to South Station. From South Station, the SL2 stops at World Trade Center, one block from the venue. The Westin and Omni on Summer Street are the closest to that stop.
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 is the weather like in Boston during the March show dates?＋
Boston in late March averages 39°F to 44°F with occasional rain. 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 the most affordable of the five and is 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.
