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 DEEPLY DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATES FOR BUYERS
Take advantage of discounted rates available at many properties convenient to the Boston Gift Show at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Rooms at these rates are limited so book early! Call the official Urban Expositions Housing Company, Connections at 1.855.246.8722.
►BUYERS, click here for hotel information.
►EXHIBITORS, click here for hotel information.
HOTEL SHUTTLE SCHEDULE - TO/FROM HYATT HARBORSIDE & EMBASSY SUITES
► Pick Up Times from Hotels to Convention Center:
Sunday, March 23 - Wednesday, March 26, 2014 -
Between 8:00 am - 10:30 am
(Continuous Service approximately every 40 minutes)
►Return Service From Convention Center to Hotels:
Sunday, March 23 - Tuesday, March 26, 2014 - 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
(Continuous Service approximately every 40 minutes)
 FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
FROM Logan International Airport and Route 1A South:
Take I-90 West/Ted Williams Tunnel to Exit 25 "South Boston". At the top of the ramp, take a right onto Congress Street. Take the next right onto D Street. After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street. The BCEC will be on your left.
FROM Western Massachusetts:
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike/I-90 East to Exit 25 "South Boston". At the top of the ramp, bear left towards "Seaport Boulevard". At the first set of lights, take a right onto Congress Street. Take the second right onto D Street. After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street. The BCEC will be on your left.
FROM points North via I-93:
Take I-93 South to Exit 20A “South Station.” At the end of the ramp, take a left at signal, onto Summer Street at South Station. Follow Summer St. for approximately 1 mile, the BCEC will be on your right.
FROM points South via I-93:
Take I-93 North to Exit 20 "South Boston". Follow the signs to "I-90 East". Take the first tunnel exit to "South Boston". At the first set of lights, take a right onto Congress Street. Take the second right onto D Street. After the highway ramp, turn right onto Summer Street. The BCEC will be on your left.
 Parking
Parking Rebate
Boston Gift Show buyers will be reimbursed up to $5 for their parking fee. Buyers will need to present their show badge and parking receipt at the special rebate desk located inside the exhibit hall.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is available during most events for $25. To access from Summer Street, turn onto East Side Drive and the valet area will be immediately on your right. They accept cash and all major credit cards.
BCEC South Parking Lot:
To self-park ($12), from Summer Street, turn onto East Side Drive, drive past the valet area, and continue straight along the side of the building. At the end of the building, make a right and go down the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left and you will see the entrance to the South Parking lot in front of you. Click here to download BCEC South Parking Lot Map
Alternate Parking
In the event that onsite parking has reach capacity, additional parking may be available at either the Boston Marine Industrial Park (BMIP) or lots on the Waterfront. All alternate parking lots are on a first come first serve basis and are within walking distance of the BCEC. Click here to download Alternate Parking Lot Map, Rates and Walking Directions
 Public Transportation
Via Logan Airport:
• Take the Sliver Line Bus SL1 (MBTA)
• Exit at the World Trade Center stop, and take the elevator up to Level 2
• Take a left onto World Trade Center Ave, and the BCEC will be directly in front of you
• For more information visit: www.massport.com
Via Amtrak and Commuter Rail:
• Exit at the South Station stop, and proceed to Summer Street
• Via taxi or walking: take a right onto Summer Street and the BCEC is about 1 mile on the right hand side (415 Summer Street)
• For more information visit: www.amtrak.com or www.mbta.com
Via Subway (MBTA Red Line):
• Exit at the South Station stop, and go up one flight of stairs
• Take the MBTA Silver line SL1, SL2 or SL3 to the World Trade Center stop
• Take the elevator up to Level 2
• Take a left onto World Trade Center Ave, and the BCEC will be directly in front of you
• For more information visit: www.mbta.com
Via Bus (MBTA #7 Bus - City Point - Otis - Summer Street):
• Inbound Bus from City Point to South Station, get off at 415 Summer Street. BCEC is directly across the street.
• Outbound Bus from South Station to City Point, get off at 425 Summer Street in front of the Westin Hotel, turn right off the bus and the BCEC is a half block up on the left.
• Via Bus (MBTA Silver Line SL1, SL2 or SL3):
• Exit at the World Trade Center stop, and take the elevator up to Level 2
• Take a left onto World Trade Center Ave, and the BCEC will be directly in front of you
• For more information visit: www.mbta.com.
 Via Boat (MBTA, City Water Taxi):
Water transportation services are available from locations near the BCEC to several locations throughout Boston's waterfront. The MBTA provides service between Lovejoy Wharf at North Station and the World Trade Center, which is a short 7-10 minute walk from the BCEC. Water taxi service also connects the World Trade Center with a number of waterfront destinations, including Logan Airport. Additional information about water taxi service can be found at www.citywatertaxi.com.
Via Taxi:
Boston Cab: 617.536.5010
City Cab: 617.536.5100
Independent Taxi (ITOA): 617.825.4000
Metro Cab: 617.782.5500
Top Cab: 617.266.4800
Town Taxi: 617.536.5000
• For information on roadway closures in and around Boston, please visit the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority's website at www.masspike.com.
Boston Express Bus:
Boston Express Bus provides daily scheduled "hourly plus" service between Southern New Hampshire, Boston South Station and Logan Airport. For more information please visit www.bostonexpressbus.com.
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