Attendees coming in-person can enjoy Boston's new 305 feet tall building (total of 19 stories!)  alongside the winding Charles River. Each floor is askew and gives the impression of a pile of stacked books or a tower of Jenga blocks. That's not all! There are a variety of activities to do, places to see and food to eat that will make it difficult to not want to stay longer, let alone attend virtually! 

Boston is also known for its diverse and distinctive neighborhoods.  In Cambridge there are the Central, Harvard, Inman, Kendall, Porter and Davis Squares that provide unique and new perspectives into the various cultures residing in Boston. Over the years, the University’s daily news website,  BU Today has profiled many sections of the city with the BU community in mind. 

Hotel Information:

The  Eliot Hotel will be taking reservations for LDMSCON2023

ONLINE RESERVATION - please use this RESERVATION LINK 

• The block name is "LDMS USER GROUP MEETING -BU"

PHONE RESERVATION - please call 617.267.1607 or email reservations@eliothotel.com

•  The block name is "Boston University Room Block"

DEADLINE - May 15th, 2023, before 5:00 PM EST

CANCELLATION POLICY - There will be no cancellation fee for rooms canceled 24 hours prior to the scheduled arrival time. 

Directions & Tips on Traveling Boston Metro:

• Logan International Airport ---> Eliot Hotel:

  • If you are renting a car, you will be taking the following route:

    1. Get on I-90 W From Airport Rd

    2. Continued on I-90 W. Take I-93 N and Storrow Dr to Charlesgate W. Take the exit toward Kenmore Sq from Storrow Dr

    3. Merge onto I-90 (toll road)

    4. Take exit onto I-93 N

    5. Take exit 18 toward Storrow Drive

    6. Continue onto MA-3 N and MA-28 S (signs for Storrow Drive W)

    7. Take exit toward Kenmore Sq

    8. Continue onto Charlesgate W and turn left onto Commonwealth Ave (destination is on the right)

  • If you are using public transit (Massport/MBTA), you may take the following route:

    1. Free Massport Shuttle Bus 33, 55,  or 66 to Water Transport Dock from Terminal E (Arrivals)

    2.  1 min walk to Airport Station

    3.  Take MBTA Blue line towards Bowdoin and Stop at Government Center

    4. Transfer to B (Green) Line towards Boston College

    5. Stop at Hynes Convention Center Station

    6. Head west on Newbury St Toward Massachusetts Ave

    7. Turn right onto Massachusetts Ave 

    8. Turn left on Commonwealth Ave

  • If you are using LEX (LEX/MBTA), you may take the following route:

    1. Walk to Terminal B - Arrivals Stop 2, LEX Pick Up

    2. Take the LEX BB towards Back Bay

    3. Stop at 800 Boylston St.

    4. Head west on Bolyston St toward Gloucester St

    5. Turn right onto Massachusetts Ave

    6. Turn left onto Commonwealth Ave

• Eliot Hotel ---> BU's Center for Computing & Data Sciences:

  • If you are walking, you will just need to head west on Commonwealth Ave for 0.8 miles

  • If you are renting a car, you may take the following route:

    1.  Head east onto Commonwealth Ave toward Massachusetts Ave

    2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Massachusetts Ave

    3. Turn left after Quality Mart (on left) and continue onto Commonwealth Ave (destination is on the right)

  • If you are taking a public transit (Massport/MBTA), you may take the following route:

    1. Walk west on Commonwealth Ave and turn right

    2. Enter via Kenmore - Busway, Commonwealth Ave (follow signs for Berths 1,2,3)

    3. Take the MBTA Yellow line  Bus 8, 19, 57, 60, 65 To Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St

    4. Stop at Watertown Yard

    5. Walk east on Commonwealth Ave toward Granby St.

• Logan International Airport ---> BU's Center for Computing & Data Sciences:

  • If you are renting a car, you will be driving on the I-90 to get to Boston University.

  • If you are using public transit (Massport/MBTA), you may take the following route:

    1. Free Massport Shuttle Bus 33, 55,  or 66 to Water Transport Dock from Terminal E (Arrivals)

    2.  1 min walk to Airport Station

    3.  Take MBTA Blue line towards Bowdoin and Stop at Government Center

    4. Transfer to B (Green) Line towards Boston College

    5. Stop at Boston University East

    6. 1 min. walk to Boston University - Center for Computing & Data Sciences

  • If you are using LEX (LEX/MBTA), you may take the following route:

    1. The Logan Express (LEX) from Terminal E (Arrivals)

    2.  Take LEX BB towards Back Bay

    3. Stop at 800 Boylston St.

    4. 7 min. walk towards the Hynes Convention Center Station

    5. Take the B (Green) line towards Boston College

    6. Stop at Boston University East

    7. 1 min. walk to Boston University - Center for Computing & Data Sciences

• Transport information to and from the airport and fares can be found at: https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/

• Fares, maps, and other information for all forms of public transit throughout Boston can be found at: https://www.mbta.com/ 

• All MBTA public transit accepts cash; however, it might be easier to purchase a CharlieTicket or CharlieCard which allows you to add day/month passes or top-up with a certain amount of credit.