Closest hotels to Seafood Expo North America at Menino Convention Center

All five picks are in the Seaport District, so you can walk to the show floor in under 10 minutes and skip the cab queue entirely.

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Rows of fresh whole fish and shrimp displayed on ice, seafood on show

You are attending Seafood Expo North America (also known as the Boston Seafood Show) at Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center, March 7-9, 2027, where roughly 20,000 attendees from 50 countries fill the hall.

Every hotel below is in the Seaport District, within a 10-minute walk of the venue entrance. Picks were chosen for proximity first, then star rating, then verified sustainability credentials.

Hotels near Seafood Expo North America at a glance

HotelDistanceWalk (min)StarsGuest scoreNearest MBTA
Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District0.18 mi448.6Courthouse
Element by Marriott Boston Seaport District0.18 mi439.0Courthouse
The Westin Boston Seaport District0.20 mi448.6Courthouse
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport0.29 mi649.0Courthouse
Seaport Hotel Boston0.41 mi849.4Courthouse

Walking to 415 Summer Street

The venue address is 415 Summer Street, and the five hotels approach it from two directions. From the D Street pair you walk south to Summer Street and turn right; from the Summer Street hotels it is a straight line.

  • Element by Marriott (391-395 D Street): 0.18 miles, about 4 minutes.
  • Aloft by Marriott (401-403 D Street): 0.18 miles, about 4 minutes, next door.
  • The Westin Boston Seaport District (425 Summer St): 0.20 miles, about 4 minutes, on the venue street itself.
  • Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport (450 Summer Street): 0.29 miles, about 6 minutes.
  • Seaport Hotel Boston (1 Seaport Lane): 0.41 miles, about 8 minutes, the longest walk on the list and the highest rated at 9.4.

Getting to Seafood Expo North America from any of these hotels

  • The venue address is 415 Summer Street. From D Street hotels, use these directions: - Walk south on D Street toward Summer Street. - Turn right onto Summer Street. - Continue to 415 Summer Street on your left.
  • March in Boston runs 39°F to 44°F on average. Pack a layer for the walk.
  • The MBTA Silver Line SL2 stops at Courthouse Station, one stop from South Station, and puts you within a 5-minute walk of the venue.
  • Rideshare pickup on Summer Street gets congested during move-in on March 7. Walking from any of these five hotels is faster than waiting for a car.

Booking for a 20,000-person expo

Roughly 20,000 people from 50 countries come through this hall over three days, which is the largest crowd any Seaport event draws. The practical consequence is that the closest rooms go early, and that the walk beats a car on every one of the three mornings.

  • Seaport Hotel Boston: the highest guest score here at 9.4, and worth the extra four minutes if the nearer hotels are gone.
  • Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport: 4 stars and 9.0, the strongest full-service option, with food and drink on site for the evenings the district books out.
  • Element by Marriott: kitchenettes and a 9.0 score at 3 stars, useful across a three-day stretch.
  • Aloft by Marriott: 4 stars at the same 0.18-mile distance as the Element.
  • The Westin Boston Seaport District: the deepest room inventory in the Seaport, which is what you want when 20,000 people are booking the same three nights.

Seafood Expo North America hotel picks

The five hotels below cover every practical need for the three-day show: two extended-stay formats, two full-service 4-star properties on Summer Street itself, and the highest-rated option on the list a short walk further along the waterfront.

The hotels

Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District 401-403 D Street 8.6915 reviews 4 min walk to Courthouse (Silver Line SL2)Sharing the same 0.18-mile distance as the Element next door, the Aloft earns its spot above it on this list by carrying a 4-star rating, giving attendees a full-service option at the same walking distance. View hotel → Element by Marriott Boston Seaport District Element by Marriott Boston Seaport District 391-395 D Street 9.0628 reviews 4 min walk to Courthouse (Silver Line SL2)At 0.18 miles from the venue, this is the closest hotel on the list, and its extended-stay format with in-room kitchenettes suits attendees who want to prep meals during a multi-day show. View hotel → The Westin Boston Seaport District The Westin Boston Seaport District 425 Summer St 8.61,831 reviews 5 min walk to Courthouse (Silver Line SL2)The Westin is on Summer Street, the same street as the venue, making it the most direct walk of any full-service 4-star hotel on this list. View hotel → Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport 450 Summer Street 9.04,386 reviews 5 min walk to Courthouse (Silver Line SL2)A guest score of 9.0 and a rooftop pool make this the top-rated 4-star option within a 6-minute walk, and its position on Summer Street means attendees cross no major intersections on the way to the show floor. View hotel → Seaport Hotel Boston Seaport Hotel Boston 1 Seaport Lane 9.4520 reviews 3 min walk to World Trade Center (Silver Line SL2)The highest guest score on this list at 9.4, a verified sustainability credential, and its own Silver Line stop at World Trade Center make this the strongest overall pick for attendees who want a short walk and a well-regarded room. View hotel →

Planning a longer stay? See all our Boston hotel guides.

Frequently asked questions

Which hotel is closest to Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center?

Element by Marriott Boston Seaport District and Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District are both 0.18 miles from the venue on D Street, a 4-minute walk. The Westin Boston Seaport District on Summer Street is 0.20 miles and shares the same street as the venue entrance.

Can I walk to Seafood Expo North America from these hotels?

Yes. All five hotels are within a 10-minute walk. The three D Street and Summer Street properties take under 5 minutes. Seaport Hotel Boston at 0.41 miles takes about 8 minutes along Summer Street.

What is the nearest MBTA stop to the convention center?

Courthouse Station on the Silver Line SL2 is the closest stop, roughly a 5-minute walk from the venue. World Trade Center Station, one stop further east, is a 3-minute walk from Seaport Hotel Boston and about 7 minutes from the venue.

When does Seafood Expo North America 2027 take place?

The next edition runs March 7-9, 2027 at Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston's Seaport District.

Which hotel has the best sustainability credentials near the expo?

Seaport Hotel Boston holds a TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Gold certification and runs an on-site composting program. Element by Marriott participates in Marriott's Serve 360 program with documented waste-reduction and energy targets.

Are there extended-stay options within walking distance of the venue?

Element by Marriott Boston Seaport District, 0.18 miles from the venue, is built for longer stays with in-room kitchenettes and a studio layout. It is the closest extended-stay format to the convention center.

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