Conference Hotels in Massachusetts

Hosting a Conference or Event in Massachusetts

This list ranks conference hotels in Massachusetts by meeting and event capability, with the Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel in Boston, among the top properties you can book through Engine. Its largest event space, the Grand, Independence, Republic & Liberty Ballrooms, runs about 30,000 square feet and accommodates up to 3,000 people across 57 event spaces and 1220 guest rooms. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms use this page to compare large-meeting properties across the state.

Massachusetts draws conferences and events across industries, from biotechnology and higher education to finance and technology, with activity centered in Boston and extending to cities across the state. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry, whether you're hosting a trade show, corporate meeting, or multi-day conference. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, for a stay of nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking; for eight or fewer, you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that gives planners access to thousands of venues.

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Compare conference hotels in Massachusetts

Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

#	Hotel	City	Largest event space	Max occupancy	Event spaces	Guest rooms	Guest rating
1	Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel	Boston	30,030 sq ft	3,000	57	1,220	4.2 (2,360)
2	Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport	Boston	25,585 sq ft	2,840	62	1,054	4.6 (4,839)
3	The Westin Boston Seaport District	Boston	21,736 sq ft	1,500	45	793	4.6 (2,418)
4	Encore Boston Harbor	Everett	36,642 sq ft	3,408	27	671	4.8 (4,223)
5	Boston Marriott Copley Place	Boston	23,431 sq ft	2,600	51	1,144	4.4 (2,089)
6	The Westin Copley Place, Boston, a Marriott Hotel	Boston	15,337 sq ft	1,800	31	803	4.3 (1,917)
7	Hotel UMass	Amherst	19,000 sq ft	10,000	26	116	4.5 (1,004)
8	Seaport Hotel Boston	Boston	7,524 sq ft	750	18	428	4.8 (5,062)
9	Renaissance® Boston Seaport District	Boston	10,744 sq ft	1,000	23	471	4.5 (1,002)
10	Revere Hotel Boston Common	Boston	6,342 sq ft	800	15	356	4.3 (4,462)
11	The Royal Sonesta Boston	Cambridge	6,000 sq ft	750	25	400	4.4 (2,034)
12	Sea Crest Beach Resort	Falmouth	10,682 sq ft	1,050	17	263	3.6 (594)
13	Holiday Inn & Suites Pittsfield-Berkshires by IHG	Pittsfield	12,000 sq ft	400	12	170	3.9 (1,002)
14	Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel	Springfield	9,648 sq ft	1,000	25	325	4.0 (1,490)
15	Pelham House Resort	Dennis Port	21,600 sq ft	250	8	33	4.4 (283)
16	Cape Cod Irish Village	Hyannis	12,000 sq ft	1,100	17	224	2.8 (4)
17	Lighthouse Inn	West Dennis	4,410 sq ft	905	11	68	4.4 (330)
18	Hilton Boston Logan Airport	Boston	5,310 sq ft	650	32	604	4.1 (4,514)
19	Boston Marriott Burlington	Boston	9,000 sq ft	1,000	25	418	4.2 (1,157)
20	The Boxboro Regency	Boxborough	13,216 sq ft	1,000	15	143	3.6 (1,005)
21	Boston Marriott Newton	Newton	9,324 sq ft	1,200	11	430	3.9 (1,054)
22	Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center	Sturbridge	12,000 sq ft	1,600	14	232	3.2 (1,001)
23	Marriott Springfield Downtown	Springfield	5,992 sq ft	616	25	265	4.0 (1,003)
24	Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn by IHG	Woburn	8,170 sq ft	700	14	199	4.2 (1,901)
25	Boston Marriott Long Wharf	Boston	8,200 sq ft	850	21	415	4.5 (1,000)
26	DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover	Andover	7,128 sq ft	463	18	293	4.3 (1,003)
27	The Westin Waltham-Boston	Waltham	6,254 sq ft	700	24	351	4.5 (1,120)
28	The Mansion at Ocean Edge	Brewster	5,000 sq ft	500	21	121	4.1 (1,000)
29	Hilton Boston/Woburn	Boston	7,220 sq ft	887	18	344	4.1 (1,883)
30	Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge	Cambridge	7,008 sq ft	850	19	470	4.5 (2,668)
31	Ramada by Wyndham Seekonk Providence Area	Seekonk	7,750 sq ft	1,000	9	85	3.2 (1,196)
32	Hilton Boston/Dedham	Dedham	3,612 sq ft	700	17	267	3.8 (1,174)
33	Four Seasons Hotel Boston	Boston	4,332 sq ft	420	17	273	4.7 (489)
34	SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Devens Common Center	Devens	6,724 sq ft	1,100	13	120	4.3 (860)
35	Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston	Boston	6,090 sq ft	1,100	15	383	4.5 (1,349)
36	Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Leominster	Leominster	7,808 sq ft	900	15	187	4.4 (1,001)
37	Hilton Boston Back Bay	Boston	2,800 sq ft	350	21	390	4.1 (1,055)
38	Renaissance by Marriott Boston Patriot Place Hotel	Foxborough	3,478 sq ft	250	16	156	4.6 (1,000)
39	DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Milford	Milford	5,859 sq ft	800	11	177	4.2 (1,001)
40	Boston Marriott Cambridge	Boston	9,728 sq ft	1,150	13	438	4.4 (1,002)
41	enVision Hotel & Conference Center Mansfield-Foxboro	Mansfield	7,740 sq ft	1,200	15	202	3.7 (1,359)
42	Marriott Boston Quincy	Quincy	9,792 sq ft	1,200	14	464	4.4 (1,540)
43	The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	Natick	4,200 sq ft	400	15	251	4.4 (1,004)
44	Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor	Boston	5,000 sq ft	500	15	270	4.3 (2,786)
45	Eastover Estate and Eco Village	Lenox	8,000 sq ft	624	10	81	3.2 (97)
46	Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG	Peabody	10,000 sq ft	500	9	183	3.5 (1,390)
47	The Colonnade Hotel Back Bay	Boston	4,425 sq ft	750	11	285	4.3 (2,523)
48	Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown	Boston	4,320 sq ft	500	8	315	4.0 (1,394)
49	Le Méridien Boston Cambridge	Cambridge	2,418 sq ft	280	11	210	4.3 (1,454)
50	The Liberty, a Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston	Boston	3,103 sq ft	300	15	298	4.5 (1,003)

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a conference in Massachusetts?

For a large conference or corporate event, aim to book guest rooms at least three to six months ahead, especially if you need a sizable block during peak travel seasons. Properties like the Sheraton Boston (1220 rooms) or the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport (1054 rooms) can accommodate big groups, but availability tightens as your dates approach. Booking early also gives you more time to coordinate meeting space and finalize your agenda.

What amenities can conference attendees expect at these hotels?

Most properties offer parking, wifi, and on-site dining, though specifics vary by hotel. Many also provide business centers, fitness facilities, and in-room workspaces that business travelers appreciate. Check each property's listing on Engine to confirm the amenities that matter most to your group.

What should I compare when choosing a conference hotel across different cities in Massachusetts?

Start with the size and layout of the largest event space and the total number of meeting rooms, since those drive how you'll configure breakouts and general sessions. Guest-room count matters if you're housing attendees on-site; for example, The Westin Boston Seaport District offers 793 rooms and a largest event space of about 22,000 square feet. Also compare location and access to the airport serving Boston or regional transit, so out-of-state attendees can reach your venue easily.

How does Engine help me book both guest rooms and meeting space for a big event?

For the guest-room block, Engine Groups handles stays of nine or more rooms, and you can book eight or fewer rooms self-serve through the platform. To find and request meeting or event space, use Engine Spaces, which lets planners source venues across thousands of properties. Engine also offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, and multiple payment options, with no membership fee.

What makes a hotel a good fit for hosting a conference or large meeting?

Look for a property with ample meeting space, enough guest rooms to house your attendees, and on-site facilities like catering and AV capability. The Sheraton Boston, for instance, offers a largest event space of about 30,000 square feet (Grand, Independence, Republic & Liberty Ballrooms), capacity for up to 3,000 people, and 57 event spaces across the property. A strong room count and flexible meeting layouts let you scale sessions and breakouts without shuttling attendees between venues.

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