MMA annual conference: January 23-25, 2025

Accommodations, Directions and Parking

The sites for Connect 351 — the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport — are located in Boston’s fastest growing and newest neighborhood, the Seaport District, which features exciting new restaurants and activities adjacent to Boston Harbor.

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
415 Summer St., Boston

Most daytime Connect 351 programming takes place at the BCEC, which is located across the street from the Omni Seaport. Both are just minutes away from Boston’s major highways, and steps away from the MBTA’s Silver Line World Trade Center stop.

The BCEC website has directions, as well as transit and parking information.

See our video about the new location!

Hotel information

Rooms in the MMA’s discounted room blocks at area hotels are now sold out, but attendees may still book rooms at regular rates at the following area hotels:
Omni Boston Hotel (1-800-THE-OMNI)
The Westin Seaport (617-532-4600)
Element Boston Seaport District (617-530-1700)
Aloft Boston Seaport District (617-530-1600)

Other options include the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel (606 Congress St.) and the Seaport Hotel Boston (1 Seaport Lane).

The sites for Connect 351 — the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (415 Summer St.) and the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport — are located in Boston’s fastest growing and newest neighborhood. Both are just minutes away from Boston’s major highways, and steps away from the MBTA’s Silver Line World Trade Center stop.

The cancellation policy for all of these hotels is 72 hours before check in.

Parking

Parking for daytime only
Parking at BCEC – $25/day (no overnight parking allowed)

To access BCEC parking from Summer Street, turn onto East Side Drive between the BCEC and the Westin hotel, and continue straight along the side of the building. At the end of the building, turn right and go down the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left; the entrance to South Parking will be in front of you. Accessible parking spaces are also located here, closest to the building (the same rates apply).

When facing the BCEC from the parking lot with D Street on your right, follow the sidewalk to the right and enter the BCEC through the southeast doors next to the Lawn on D to access the Connect 351 registration area. Shuttles will be running from the parking lot to the doors as well.

Day and overnight parking
Omni Boston at the Seaport Hotel
Valet parking and self-parking garage available
Valet: $59/night
Self-parking: $49/night

The Westin Hotel Seaport
Valet parking and self-parking garage available
Valet: $59/night
Self-parking: $49/night
Electric vehicle charging stations available

Aloft Boston Seaport District
Valet parking only, $54/night

Element Boston Seaport District
Valet parking only, $54/night

Those staying at another hotel are advised to contact their hotel directly for parking information.

Note: This information was updated on Jan. 9, 2025. The MMA is not responsible for any parking charges, or any unexpected changes to hotel parking rates. Visit the hotel website or call the hotel for more information.

Accessibility information
Complimentary shuttles will be running continuously from the South Lot to the doors of the Omni access tunnel and then to the BCEC’s southeast doors closest to Connect 351’s registration.

The BCEC offers golf carts on Level 1 to attendees who have accessibility needs. To request a golf cart, dial 2222 on any house phone in the building. Golf carts will run continuously on Level 1 and can also be flagged down. Please note: There are no golf carts on the exhibit level.

Coat check
The MMA offers complimentary coat check on the exhibit level of the BCEC, near registration, courtesy of the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association, the MMA’s nonprofit insurance service.

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