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Hotels & Transportation

Workshop participants receive a special discount at the Holiday Inn-Dedham and shuttle transporation to the workshop. The Holiday Inn-Dedham is located 2.5 miles from the site of the workshop, the Noble & Greenough School.

Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Hotel & Conference Center
55 Ariadne Road, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: 781-329-1000   Fax: 781-329-0903
www.holidayinn.com/bos-dedham

contact person: Phil Glidden  
e-mail: pglidden@midlandhotelcorp.com

General Hotel Information:

  • Located at the intersections of I-95 & Route 1A (exit 15A off I-95)
  • Complimentary van service for Preferred hotel guests within a 8-mile radius
  • Amtrak (Rt. 128/University Ave) and MBTA commuter rail (Dedham Corporate Center) stations located within 3 & 1 miles of hotel.  For Commuter Rail and Amtrak schedules see: www.mbta.com and www.amtrak.com
  • Indoor Pool area & extensive outdoor seating and lounging area
  • Complimentary High Speed Internet Access in all rooms and dial up data port in all rooms
  • Avis Car rental on site
  • The “Breakfast Nook” Restaurant and “Bamboo” Restaurant, fine Asian cuisine featuring a Sushi Bar and Lounge area
  • 8 Restaurants within one mile of hotel – 2 adjacent to hotel

*other hotel options include the Fairfield-Inn Dedham and the Sheraton Inn-Newton

Transportation options to the Holiday Inn Dedham

  • The Holiday Inn Dedham is a 19-mile drive from downtown Boston and a 22-mile drive from Logan Airport.
  • We are located at the intersection of  I-95 and Route 1 at Exit 15A. 
  • The Holiday Inn Dedham has a courtesy shuttle for our Preferred guests that operates daily from 7 am to 10 pm within an 8 mile radius of the hotel with advance reservations and on a space available basis.
  • Airport Transportation that services Logan Int. and T.F. Green in Providence R.I.:   

Algonquin Coach:                    781-828-1981
LZ Limo                                     800-675-7727
People Choice Transportation 617-746-9909
N.E. Coach:                               781-821-9292
The Airporter:                          781-899-6161

Another alternative would be to take the Logan Express Shuttle available at the airport to the BRAINTREE stop: 1-800-23-LOGAN.  Braintree is approximately  8 miles from the hotel. Call the hotel (781-329-1000) for pick up during scheduled hours above.

  • There are two Commuter rail stations within 5 minutes of the hotel, the Dedham Corporate Center and the Route 128/University Avenue Amtrak Station. Both will bring you into the city in about 20 minutes.  Schedules are available at the front desk.  Both Commuter rail lines pick up and drop off at South Station and Back Bay Station in Boston. For commuter rail schedules go to: www.mbta.com.  For courtesy pick-up to the hotel call 781-329-1000 from the station pay phone during the scheduled hours listed above.
  • Amtrak stops at the University Ave/128 station and there is a courtesy phone available to call the Holiday Inn Dedham for pick up during shuttle hours.  For Amtrak schedules go to:  www.amtrak.com
  • Cab rates may vary depending on the route taken and traffic conditions.  We suggest asking for a flat rate.  Cab fares will run from $40 to $60 depending on route.
  • T. F. Green Airport in Providence Rhode Island is located 43 miles south of the Holiday Inn Dedham.  Take I-95 North from T. F. Green to exit 15-A for the Holiday Inn Dedham.  A cab will cost approximately $90 from T. F. Green airport.
  • AVIS car rental is located in hotel lobby.  Hours are Monday to Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 2 PM.  Telephone: 781-329-1429; Fax:  781-329-2158. Visit their website at:  www.avis.com and select Dedham, MA for their location.

 

Directions to the Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Hotel

From the North:

Take I-95 South (Route 128 South) to exit 15 A
Make a U-Turn at the first stoplight.
The hotel is on the right, behind Joe’s American Bar & Grille.

From the West:

Take the Mass Pike East to Exit 14, I-95 South (Route 128 South)
To Dedham
Take Exit 15 A
Make a U-Turn at the first stoplight.
The hotel is on the right, behind Joe’s American Bar & Grille.

From the South:

Take I-95 North
At the Split, stay on I-95 North (Route 128 North) to Dedham
Take Exit 15 A
Make a U-Turn at the first stoplight.
The hotel is on the right, behind Joe’s American Bar & Grille.

From Logan Airport:

Take I-90 through the Ted Williams Tunnel out of the airport
Continue on I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) West
To Exit 14, I-95 south (Route 128)
To exit 15A
Make a U-Turn at the first stoplight.
The hotel is on the right, behind Joe’s American Bar & Grille.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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