Note: On site registration and check in will be in the LaCava building.
Lodging is available on campus for $30 per person night, plus a $20 linen fee (total, not per night). Rooms are set up apartment style, with a typical arrangement being 2 bedrooms and a central sitting area, with a shared bath. Rooms are double or single occupancy, and are available starting Wednesday night. You will have the opportunity to request roommates or suitemates, and to state preferences regarding your suitemates.
Twelve miles from vibrant downtown Boston, the charming town of Waltham boasts restaurants for every taste, as well as galleries, shops and an independent movie theater. A quick shuttle ride to Harvard Square connects you with the T – Boston’s mass transit system – to take you anywhere you want to go in the greater Boston area. The rolling hills of Bentley’s small private campus are a picturesque setting for modern conference conveniences, from wireless Internet and projection-ready rooms to great dining options and apartment-style accommodations.
Bentley College is located at 175 Forest St, Waltham, MA at the intersection on I-95/Route 128 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, 10 miles from downtown Boston, 45 miles from Providence, 30 miles from Worcester and 190 miles from New York City.
Airport shuttles are available.
We are working on an arrangement with Bentley College that will allow us to use their student shuttle bus for trips to Harvard Square in Cambridge, as well as around Waltham.
| Smart Traveler (traffic conditions) | 617-374-1234 |
| Logan Airport | 800-23-LOGAN |
| Amtrak | 800-872-7245 |
| Greyhound | 800-231-2222 |
| Peter Pan Bus Line | 800-237-8747 |
| Ritchie Bus Line | 800-322-0405 |
| Boston Tours -from suburban hotels to Boston | 800-237-8687 |
| MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority) | 800-392-6100 |
Waltham's history, attractions and convenient location make it an excellent place to visit. Waltham has been at the center of historical innovation, from the legendary Waltham Watch Company and early motorcars to the high-tech marvels of today. Waltham Community page.
For those who would prefer accommodations other than a Bentley College dorm room, here are area hotels.
Waltham has many attractions to choose from. Highlights include historic estates, museums, two renowned institutions of higher learning, Bentley College and Brandeis University, as well the scenic Charles River. It's all here for you to experience firsthand, up close and personal. Read more.
Through the years, Waltham has welcomed countless immigrant groups who came to work in our factories. These hard-working men and women brought with them culinary traditions that are reflected now in Waltham's incredible restaurant scene -- one of the best in the Boston area. Today, you can enjoy Thai, Greek, Italian, Indian, Mexican, Chinese, Cambodian, fine dining and good old American. Many are located along Moody Street, known locally as "Restaurant Row." Enjoy! Read more.
To the casual observer, Waltham might look like any number of small cities that dot the New England landscape: an old factory town undergoing resurgence thanks to an influx of high-tech enterprises and the economic prosperity they bring. But Waltham is not just an old factory town. It's THE old factory town, home of the Boston Manufacturing Company, which in 1813 opened America's first integrated manufacturing enterprise and gave the country its push into the Industrial Revolution. The great thing about Waltham is that it wears its history on its sleeve. Start your visit at the Charles River Museum of Industry (CRMI), located in the massive power house of the original 1813 textile mill. The CRMI is a great place to get oriented. Its exhibits trace the evolution of Waltham's innovation from Francis Cabot Lowell, the world-famous Waltham Watch Company, early Charles River automobile makers (including Henry Ford), and on up to the dawn of high-tech. Ask to see a demonstration of some of the antique steam engines and power tools.
Just outside the CRMI's door is the Riverwalk, a scenic 1.5-mile hiking/biking trail through Waltham along the banks of the Charles River. As you leave the museum, walk upstream to the Moody Street dam and waterfall, which powered the factory until the advent of steam machinery in the 1850s. In the spring, this area is alive with piscatorial activity, as alewife and salmon labor their way up a fish ladder to spawn. The Moody Street bridge provides an excellent view of the Charles. Canoes and kayaks frequently dot the water in fair weather. Head upstream to the Prospect Street bridge, where you can see the mysterious pilings of Nuttings-on-the-Charles, a popular jazz-era ballroom, and the impressive Waltham Watch Company building. It was here, in 1854, that Aaron Dennison developed his concepts of mass production that made the Waltham Watch one of the most successful products ever. A young Henry Ford visited the watch factory and adapted its methods to automobile manufacturing. Before returning to the city center, pay a visit to Mount Feake Cemetery and its lushly landscaped, meandering pathways.
A trip to Waltham wouldn't be complete without a stroll along the Moody Street Retail District, a throwback to the golden days of downtown shopping areas. As you browse the eclectic stores, including the original Jordan's Furniture (a Waltham landmark), antique shops and creative toy stores, you may notice your tastebuds beginning to tingle. That's because Moody Street is a cosmopolitan “Restaurant Row,” with countless opportunities for ethnic, upscale, downscale and good old American cuisine. Make sure you time your shopping around lunch or dinner - you won't regret or forget it.
Next, hop in the car to visit Waltham's historic houses. The oldest is the Lyman Estate, a 30-acre English-style estate built in 1793. The gardens and greenhouses are a year-round delight; buy yourself a specimen to take home. Gore Place is the 45-acre estate of Christopher Gore, Massachusetts governor in the early 1800’s, who hosted a variety of notables under his roof. Kids love the working farm with sheep and poultry. Last but not least is Stonehurst, the idiosyncratically beautiful home of Robert Treat Paine. The original house was built in 1866, but was given the mother of all makeovers by renowned architect H.H. Richardson and landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York's Central Park and Boston's Emerald Necklace.
Museum-lovers will want to make an appointment to visit the Waltham Museum for full immersion in the city's history; rooms are dedicated to Waltham's auto-making, military, sports and business history. The National Archives & Records Administration displays historic photos, letters, plans and documents from John Adams, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Daniel Webster and other prominent citizens. On the campus of Brandeis University is the Rose Art Museum, which houses a rich variety of modern art. Waltham's performing arts scene is second to none. The Spingold Theatre Center at Brandeis, the Bentley College Performing Arts Series, the Hovey Players, and the Reagle Players (where Broadway professionals often share the stage with talented locals) all offer top-drawer entertainment. If your tastes run more toward the silver screen, check out the Embassy Cinema off Moody Street for the latest popular or art release.