Behind the Copley Plaza and the Hancock Tower, this Marriott-managed hotel offers affordable accommodation right in the heart of the city of Boston, along with plenty of large meeting spaces suitable for your next Model UN conference or Scrabble tournament. Each spacious room has a private bath, cable TV, and A/C. Rooms with 2 single beds or 1 queen-sized bed and suites available ($145-180). Room for 1 person as low as $79. Reserve rooms for Commencement as early as possible. Corporate discounts. Parking available for $18/day or $6/hr in the John Hancock Garage, across the street. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. John Hancock Hotel & Conference Center offers continental breakfast along with a complimentary WiFi, weekday newspaper and discounted parking is included for overnight guests. All guest rooms have cable TV with HBO, in-room coffee maker, Neutrogena bath products, and individually controlled heating & air conditioning.

Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of managing athletic events and promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. Check out the website for information about the Boston Marathon®, the BAA Half Marathon, and the Running Club.