The CPS-FR daily sessions will take place on the main MIT campus

• Expand the map for key locations for the CPS-FR 2025

Information about traveling to the MIT main campus can be found at: Directions to MIT

Hotel Information

The CPS-FR '25 planning committee is pleased to announce that rooms blocks have been set up, at special rates, with two Cambridge, MA, hotels for this year’s program: The Porter Sq. Hotel and Hotel 1868.

About the rooms:

(Porter Sq. Hotel) Room Types
Petite Double Twin (180 sq. ft., two beds): $239/night + tax

Petite Queen (180 sq. ft., one bed): $249/night + tax 

Deluxe Double Twin (190-220 sq. ft., two beds): $259/night + tax

Deluxe Queen (210-240 sq. ft., one bed): $269/night + tax

Queen Suite (320-400 sq. ft., one bed): $279/night + tax 

(Hotel 1868) Room Types

Mini Queen  (160 sq.  ft.,  one bed):  $229/night+tax
Standard Queen (200 sq. ft., one bed): $269/night + tax

Getting there:

You’ll find both hotels conveniently situated across from the Porter Sq. MBTA Red Line train station, and bus stops, for an easy commute (2-to-3 stops) to Central Sq. and/or Kendall Sq. stations. The summer school classroom, in Bldg. 4 at MIT, is a 10-to-12 min walk from both stops. Click here for a picture of the route.

Reservations:

 The code for the special rate, at both hotels, is CPSFR6. The code is now active and guests may begin making reservations, today. IMPORTANT: The code will not work on any website. All reservations must be made by calling the hotel front desk, referencing the special rate code, upon booking. Guests will need to secure their rooms with a credit card at booking. 

The code will remain active until 3PM on August 17th, 2025, or until there is no longer availability; whichever comes first.  

 Alternatively, CPS-FR ’23 administrator, Jessica Coco, may make the room block reservation for you. Ms. Coco can be reached by email at Coco@psfc.mit.edu or phone at +1 617-253-5400. In your communication/request for assistance, please confirm your hotel preference, room type, number of guests and the length of your stay.

Other Hotels in the Area:

A full list of MIT-preferred hotels and other suggestions for local accommodations can be found at: Hotels nearest to campus.