Just a few years ago, if you asked Bostonians about the Seaport District, they’d probably react with puzzled expressions. Today, with three major hotels and more on the way, dozens of office and apartment towers, more than 75 restaurants within walking distance, and a variety of entertainment venues throughout the area, the Seaport District rivals Boston's legendary Back Bay in its popularity as a destination for both tourists and locals.
At its heart lies the pioneer of the District, the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. Opening 16 years ago, the complex, with more than 200,000 square feet of unique meeting and function space, once stood alone on the waterfront amidst nothing but parking lots. Today, from its distinct vantage point on Boston Harbor, the hotel sits in the middle of a neighborhood that is reshaping the Boston skyline.
"The story of the Seaport District is one of massive transformation," says James Carmody, vice president and general manager of the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center. "For the last five years this area has actually been one of the largest building sites in North America. Now we are seeing the benefit of all of this investment right on Boston Harbor. Boston has reclaimed its waterfront, and meeting attendees, tourists, and Bostonians are all the beneficiaries."
Meeting and event planners will find that the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center is one of Boston’s easiest hotels to access, situated just a quick water taxi, car service, or MBTA ride from Logan Airport and South Station. Featuring an impressive array of indoor and outdoor event spaces, many with stunning city and harbor views, the Four-Diamond property features eight ballrooms, 42 breakout rooms, a 400-seat amphitheater, a professional demonstration kitchen, a 118,000-square-foot exhibition hall, and creative outdoor spaces for events of all sizes. A dedicated and experienced on-site meetings and events team will work alongside you to ensure a flawless experience, from the start of the planning process until the last guest has departed.
Recognized by Fodor’s as one of North America’s five greenest hotels, the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center’s Seaport Saves program embraces a multitude of environmental initiatives, from the use of green cleaning products and energy conservation to hosting more than one million bees in hives on the roof.
When combined with the Seaport Hotel’s recently renovated 428 guest rooms and suites, and an array of extensive amenities for you and your guests, it’s a recipe for a truly distinctive and memorable event.
