IDC 2008 - Logistics

The conference will be held at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government (CAMPUS MAP), which is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (CITY MAP).

**NOTE** Photo ID is required to enter Harvard facilities.

- PHYSICAL ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
- TRAVEL BY TAXI FROM LOGAN AIRPORT
- TRAVEL BY SUBWAY FROM LOGAN AIRPORT
- ARRIVAL AT HARVARD SQUARE STATION
- TRAVEL BY CAR FROM LOGAN AIRPORT
- TRAVEL BY CAR FROM MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE/ ROUTE 90
- TRAVEL BY CAR FROM ROUTE 2
- TRAVEL BY CAR FROM ROUTES 95, 1 OR 93 (NORTH)
- ACCOMMODATIONS

PHYSICAL ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER

JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Harvard University
79 John F. Kennedy Street (Harvard Square)
Cambridge, MA 02138
++ (617) 495-1100

TRAVEL BY TAXI FROM LOGAN AIRPORT

20-30 minutes, $30-$45 (subject to change)
Yellow Cab: ++ (617)547-3000
Ambassador Brattle Cab: ++ (617)492-1100
Green Cab: ++ (617)623-6000
Union Taxi: ++ (617)661-2500
US Shuttle: ++ (617)894-3100 (door-to-door service for Logan Airport)

TRAVEL BY SUBWAY FROM LOGAN AIRPORT

(see Metropolitan Boston Transport Authority for details)
Take shuttle bus to AIRPORT subway (Blue Line)
Blue Line inbound to GOVERNMENT CENTER (four stops)
Green Line inbound to PARK STREET (one stop)
Red Line outbound, direction ALEWIFE (HARVARD is the fourth stop)

ARRIVAL AT HARVARD SQUARE STATION

Come out of the station near the Harvard News Stand, you will be facing the Harvard Coop. Head left down JFK Street towards the river. You will pass Pizzeria Uno on your left and Urban Outfitters on your right. Continue down the street for three blocks. The third block is Eliot Street and the Eliot Street Cafe (Dunkin' Donuts) is on the corner. The Kennedy School is directly across the street from the Eliot Street Cafe (Dunkin' Donuts).

TRAVEL BY CAR FROM LOGAN AIRPORT

Exit Logan Airport and follow the signs to Boston, which will bring you to and through the Sumner Tunnel. At the end of the tunnel, take a wide right and go up the ramp on to Route 93 North. Stay on that for only two exits. Take the second exit onto Storrow Drive. Do not follow the "Cambridge" signs, but continue along the river on Storrow Drive West for approximately four miles. For land-marks, you you will pass the "Massachusetts Avenue - Cambridge" exit and then the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel (400 Soldiers Field Road), but stay on Storrow Drive. Directly after the Doubletree Hotel you will see a right-hand exit marked "Harvard Square - Cambridge". Take the exit and follow it up to the right and across the Charles River. Go straight through the first traffic light and you will now be on John F. Kennedy Street and the first building on your left is the School. At the next light take left on to Eliot Street. Finding metered parking is extremely difficult in Harvard Square, thus we suggest using public parking. There is a garage on Eliot Street on the right, just after the light or if you continue straight through another light there is also parking available in the Charles Hotel which will be to your left.

TRAVEL BY CAR FROM MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE/ ROUTE 90

Heading East on Route 90, take the "Cambridge/Allston" turn-off, which is Exit #18...a left-hand exit. After the toll, follow the "Cambridge" signs until you reach the Charles River, where there is a clump of of traffic lights. The Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel (400 Soldiers Field Road) will be on your right. Take a left at the light (just before going over the river) on to Soldiers Field Road. Take your right at the exit marked "Harvard Square - Cambridge" and follow it across the Charles River. Go straight through the first traffic light and you will now be on John F. Kennedy Street and the first building on your left is the School. At the next light take a left on to Eliot Street on the right, just after the light, or if you continue straight through another light there is also parking available in the Charles Hotel which will be to your left.

TRAVEL BY CAR FROM ROUTE 2

Follow Route 2 East into Cambridge and stay on it as it changes from a major highway down to a four- lane thoroughfare. It will become the Alewife Brook Parkway, then the Fresh Pond Parkway and eventually Memorial Drive, but will still be marked as Route 2 East. Turn left on Memorial Drive (at the Charles River) and one minute down turn left again at the sign marked "Harvard Square," which is John F. Kennedy Street and the first building on your left is the School. At the next light take a left on to Eliot Street. Finding metered parking is extremely difficult in Harvard Square, thus we suggest using public parking. There is a garage available on Eliot Street on the right, just after the light or if you continue straight through another light there is also parking available in the Charles Hotel which will be to your left.

TRAVEL BY CAR FROM ROUTES 95, 1 OR 93 (NORTH)

Follow Route 95 South to the Peabody (Mass.) area and switch on to Route 1 South. Route 1 continues for several miles, crosses the Tobin Bridge and then merges with Route 93 South. Immediately after this merge, take the exit to the right for Storrow Drive (Exit 26) and follow signs for Storrow Drive West. Stay on Storrow Drive for roughly 4 miles. For land-marks, you will pass the "Massachusetts Avenue - Cambridge" exit and then the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel (400 Soldiers Field Road), but stay on Storrow Drive. Directly after the Doubletree Hotel you will see a right-hand exit marked "Harvard Square - Cambridge." Take the exit and follow it up to the right and across the Charles River. Then go straight through the first traffic light (which is Memorial Drive) and you will now be on John F. Kennedy Street - the first building on your left is the School. At the next light take a left on to Eliot Street. Finding metered parking is extremely difficult in Harvard Square, thus we suggest using public parking. There is a garage available on Eliot Street on the right, just after the light or if you continue straight through another light there is also parking available in the Charles Hotel which will be to your left.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Cambridge Area Bed & Breakfasts

Doubletree Guest Suites Boston (Official IDC Accomodations)
400 Soldiers Field Road, Cambridge, MA 02134
Telephone: (617) 783-0090
Click to go to website

Radisson Hotel Cambridge
777 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139
Reservations: (800) 333-3333 USA.
Telephone: (617) 492-7777

A Bed & Breakfast in Cambridge
1657 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138
(877) 994-0844 or (617) 868-7082
http://www.cambridgebnb.com/

Small historic B&B located a 15 minute walk from the Kennedy School. This option is less expensive than many of the larger hotels and includes a gourmet breakfast. There are only three rooms, however, and pets, smoking and children under 12 are not allowed. Parking available.

Meacham Manor
52 Meacham Road, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-3985
http://www.meacham-manor.com / info@meacham-manor.com

Located two stops away from Harvard University on the red line subway. A similarly less expensive option, though also has only three rooms. Breakfast included. Credit cards not accepted.

A Friendly Inn at Harvard Square
1673 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547 – 7851
http://www.afinow.com/afi/

The Friendly Inn is a 15 minute walk to the Kennedy School. Breakfast included and DSL is available in every room. Parking available.

The Irving House
24 Irving Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 547-4600
http://www.irvinghouse.com/

Located about 15 minutes from the Kennedy School, rooms include wireless internet and Continental breakfast. Handicap accessible.

Cambridge Area Hotels

Best Western Hotel Tria
220 Alewife Brook Pkwy Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138
(617)491-8000
http://www.bestwestern.com

Part of a large hotel chain with all accompanying amenities. Located 1.5 miles from the Kennedy School, though is accessible by subway. Indoor pool and wireless internet service. Parking is available at an additional charge.

The Charles Hotel
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 864-1200
http://www.charleshotel.com/

This luxury hotel is likely the most convenient option. Located adjacent to the Kennedy School, this hotel has 294 rooms and 45 suites. It is pet-friendly, child-friendly and offers access the Wellbridge Athletic Club.

The Harvard Square Hotel
110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617)864-5200
http://www.harvardsquarehotel.com

Located 5 minutes walk from the Kennedy School, this recently refurbished hotel has 73 rooms. High speed internet is available in all rooms, parking available at an additional charge.

The Inn At Harvard
1201 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617)491-2222
http://www.theinnatharvard.com/

The sister hotel of the Harvard Square Hotel, this luxury hotel offers large rooms with wireless internet access, complimentary newspaper and shoe-shine service, valet parking and access to the Harvard Faculty Club.

The Sheridan Commander
16 Garden St., Cambridge, MA
(617)547-4800
http://www.sheratoncommander.com/

Located within 10 minutes walk of the Kennedy School, this large hotel has all the traditional amenities, including high speed internet, fitness center and restaurant.