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BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria
220 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-1102Phone: 617/491-8000 | Fax: 617/491-4932
One of the Best Western in New England is also Boston's best value offering 121 brand new or newly renovated guest rooms with mini fridge, flat screen TV's, wired and wireless Internet access, luxurious linens and individual digital climate control units in each room. Guests enjoy a complimentary hot buffet breakfast daily in the expanded breakfast area as well as the brand new Hotel Tria Lobby Bar & Panini Kitchen featuring many signature items. Redesigned fitness facilities, activity room, meeting space and affordable parking all available on site. Improved front desk and lobby complete the Hotel Tria's fresh new look.
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria is a premier location for Cambridge or Boston area business or leisure travel. Located near some of the Boston area's finest education institutions, Harvard University, MIT and Tufts, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria is also convenient to world-renowned hospitals and medical facilities such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Children's Hospital Boston, Joslin Diabetes Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. The Cambridge business community centers around technology and life sciences and the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria is just minutes from Technology Square, Kendall Square and many area businesses.
The best of Boston is easily reached from our convenient location, near Harvard Square in Cambridge with easy access to Boston area shopping, museums, cultural attractions, not to mention Boston's storied sports teams; the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics all within easy access of our front door. The famed Head of the Charles Regatta held annually in October is located nearby.
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria includes a free shuttle service to Harvard Square or the Alewife T stations. From either station guests can access Boston's user friendly public transportation system, the "T", for easy sight seeing of Boston attractions like Faneuil Hall, the Freedom Trail, Museum of Science and the New England Aquarium.
Flowers Bloom Year Round Package
Book Package
Marvel at a garden of more than 3,000 exquisitely realistic glass models of flowering plants and fruits. Harvard's world-famous glass flowers collection created from 1886 to 1936 by German glass artists, Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka. Explore 17 galleries with an array of dinosaurs, gemstones and hundreds of animals. Three whale skeletons are suspended from the ceiling of the Great Mammal Hall and there is a 42-foot prehistoric Kronosaurus, one of the first Triceratops skulls ever discovered. Touch meteorites from outer space and an amethyst geode weighting 1,642 pounds. The museum is just a seven to eight minute walk through historic Harvard Yard from Harvard Square. Spend extra days to take in some of the best shopping in Harvard Square. Explore some of the regions famed attractions.
Foundation of Science Package
Book Package
This package includes passes to the Museum of Science and free daily parking. Explore the inner workings of all things science. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria is proud to offer this fun and educational package to the Museum of Science Boston. Long respected as a leader in science education, the Museum of Science promotes thoughtful participation in today's increasingly technological society. The museum has over 700 permanent exhibits, an ever-changing cavalcade of touring exhibits, films, and shows. Encounter the fresh and unfamiliar, ask questions and actively address the provocative issues raised by innovations in science and technology.
Family Fun Splash New England Aquarium
Book Package
Package includes two adult New England Aquarium passes and free daily parking. Upon arriving at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria, your family will enjoy all the services and amenities the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria has to offer. Our complimentary breakfast buffet will get everyone's day started off on the right foot as you make plans to head out into the city. Take advantage of your free parking and explore the city via the T, Boston's public transportation system. Dive into the world of water without getting wet a the New England Aquarium!
Flowers Bloom Year Round Package
Book Package
Marvel at a garden of more than 3,000 exquisitely realistic glass models of flowering plants and fruits. Harvard's world-famous glass flowers collection created from 1886 to 1936 by German glass artists, Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka. Explore 17 galleries with an array of dinosaurs, gemstones and hundreds of animals. Three whale skeletons are suspended from the ceiling of the Great Mammal Hall and there is a 42-foot prehistoric Kronosaurus, one of the first Triceratops skulls ever discovered. Touch meteorites from outer space and an amethyst geode weighting 1,642 pounds. The museum is just a seven to eight minute walk through historic Harvard Yard from Harvard Square. Spend extra days to take in some of the best shopping in Harvard Square. Explore some of the regions famed attractions.
Foundation of Science Package
Book Package
This package includes passes to the Museum of Science and free daily parking. Explore the inner workings of all things science. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria is proud to offer this fun and educational package to the Museum of Science Boston. Long respected as a leader in science education, the Museum of Science promotes thoughtful participation in today's increasingly technological society. The museum has over 700 permanent exhibits, an ever-changing cavalcade of touring exhibits, films, and shows. Encounter the fresh and unfamiliar, ask questions and actively address the provocative issues raised by innovations in science and technology.
Family Fun Splash New England Aquarium
Book Package
Package includes two adult New England Aquarium passes and free daily parking. Upon arriving at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria, your family will enjoy all the services and amenities the BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Tria has to offer. Our complimentary breakfast buffet will get everyone's day started off on the right foot as you make plans to head out into the city. Take advantage of your free parking and explore the city via the T, Boston's public transportation system. Dive into the world of water without getting wet a the New England Aquarium!
Local Events Worth Considering:
May 2012
America's oldest and most-beloved ballpark celebrates its 100th anniversary season with several special events. Launch of Fenway Park - A Living Museum. In Boston.
Multi-talented Steve Martin will make his Boston Pops debut with the roving bluegrass troupe The Steep Canyon Rangers.
June 2012
Broadway stars Jason Danieley and Marin Mazzie perform in a tribute to American songwriter Cole Porter. In Boston.
Explore a fascinating range of private homes in Plymouth, open to the public for this special one-day tour. In Plymouth.
Tall ships from across the globe are coming to Boston to mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the role of the USS Constitution.
July 2012
From 11am - 6pm at the City Hall Plaza in Boston.
Boston’s Fourth of July. Keith Lockhart conducts the Boston Pops Orchestra, Fireworks Spectacular to follow.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, and Tanglewood Festival Chorus will all appear. In Lenox.
Concert performance at 7:30pm at TD Garden in Boston.
Lisa Lampanelli is Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean. Heralded as "more than a standup, a standout". In North Dartmouth.
August 2012
A once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production for a view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius. In Boston.
This summer the Boston Pops Orchestra presents a concert honoring the 80th birthday year of Laureate Conductor John Williams. In Lenox.
Concert performance at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
September 2012
CollegeFest is the biggest back-to-school annual festival experience for college students throughout New England. In Boston.
Music performance at the Citi Performing Arts Center in Boston.
At Fenway Park in Boston.
Concert performance in West Springfield.
October 2012
The Charles River is host to the Head of the Charles Regatta. Rowers from around the world descend on the Boston area to compete in this 2-day rowing event.
Nearby Attractions:
List All MA AttractionsHarvard University
Harvard University was established in 1636 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, making it the oldest university in America. This private, Ivy League University was named after John Harvard, the university's first benefactor. The statute of Mr. Harvard in front of University Hall, is the best known landmark on campus. Visit the Holyoke Center in the historic Harvard Square to begin an insightful, self-guided audio tour of this impressive campus.
On average there are 21,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students attending Harvard annually. They have a choice of twelve degree-granting schools, plus the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Stay close to campus as a guest of Best Western hotels, to enjoy the excellent guest services and accommodations. Make the most of your time in beautiful Cambridge.
