The Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School is a state of the art conference center located directly across from the Boston Latin School within the New Research Building at Harvard Medical School. Its contemporary platform is also surrounded by the culture & tradition of the Harvard and Fenway neighbourhoods.

BioMed Central has secured exclusive delegate discounted rates for accommodation at the following two hotels, located very close to the conference venue. 

Marriott Boston Copley Place

110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116 - MAP

    

Phone: 1(800) 228 9290 or (617) 236 5800

Please quote 'BioMed Central - Beyond the Genome' when contacting the hotel for room bookings.

Discounted rate secured for bookings made prior to 29 August 2012.
 

The Inn at Longwood

342 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, USA - MAP

      

Phone: 1(800) 4682 378 or (617) 731 4700
Email: pnye@innatlongwood.com

Please quote 'Beyond the Genome' when contacting the hotel for room bookings.

Discounted rate secured for bookings made prior to 5 September 2012.

For further information on where to stay please visit the Boston Tourist Board. Alternative accommodation is also available at the Boston Youth Hostel

The City of Boston hosts over 12 million annual visitors from across the country and around the globe. This vibrant, thriving city is renowned for its cultural facilities and world-class educational institutions.

Boston was first incorporated as a town in 1630, and as a city in 1822. Boston is one of America's oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history. What began as a homesteading community eventually evolved into a centre for social and political change. Boston has since become the economic and cultural hub of New England.

As the region's hub, Boston is home to nearly 590,000 residents, many institutions of higher education, some of the world's finest inpatient hospitals, and numerous cultural and professional sports organisations. 

Millions of people visit Boston to take in its historic neighbourhoods, attend cultural or sporting events,  and conduct business.

Boston Logan International Airport
Logan Airport is located two miles from the city centre. For further information on transportation options from the airport contact Massachusetts airport ground transportation services directly.

To and from the airport Taxi Services
Boston taxis are available 24 hours a day. All areas within a 12-mile radius of downtown Boston are charged a metered rate. Beyond the 12-mile radius the charge is a flat rate. Metered-rates from Logan International Airport to Boston area hotels range from $25 to $60.

Subway, bus, commuter rail and boat service
Boston’s public transportation system is operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, referred to locals as the "T.” It offers subway, bus, commuter rail and boat service almost everywhere in the Greater Boston area and beyond. To ride the "T", riders need to purchase a Charlie Card or Charlie Ticket. These can be purchased at every subway station at vending machines, at select convenience stores and online. For further information please contact Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority directly.

Rail
Amtrak is a passenger rail service that connects Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Portland (ME) and other points nationwide. Amtrak trains depart from South Station (Red Line), Back Bay Station (Orange Line) and North Station (Green and/or Orange Line) in Boston. Amtrak also provides a high speed service between Washington, New York and Boston. For further information please contact Amtrak directly.