<p>S is auditioning at Boston University (MM in voice), and he is looking for a hotel that is near Symphony Hall but also an easy MBTA ride to BU. Any suggestions? Thanks!</p>
<p>My son auditioned for NEC. I scoped out hotels, and I decided on the Summerfield in Burlington. It was only $80/night for a suite. His audition was on a Sunday, so I knew traffic wasn't going to be bad. It is a lot more expensive to stay near downtown. I have no idea if there is a T stop near Burlington.</p>
<p>My son just auditioned at NEC for MM in Vocal Perforamnce. I just usually go to the schools website and look for the hotel/motel closest to the school. This was 2 blocks away. They give an audition rate also in Feb/March (alot of the hotels near the schools do this). Anyway, he stayed at the Midtown Hotel in Boston..$85. a night. Turns out he said it was old and a dump though, lol. But the location was good for him. But, you can always go to the school website and do the same thing I did. There were alot of hotels to choose from, I was just being cheap! lol</p>
<p>The Midtown is old...and not fancy...but it's very adequate (and the price less expensive than the swanky Marriot and Westin just down the street) for a college student. In fact, I stayed there for a wedding. Not plush, but very convenient.</p>
<p>We got the Doubletree for $75 on Priceline.</p>
<p>Hilton Back Bay is the one NEC recommends. We have stayed either at the Westin Copley Place or The Colonnade, both within walking distance, both a little pricey. It really depends on what you feel like spending, but walking distance places are few. Think I'll check out the Doubletree next time!</p>
<p>I love the Sheraton. It's pricey but offers deals and is a Starwood hotel.</p>
<p>Your suggestions are so helpful in navigating between BU's list, places we stayed when S auditioned as an undergraduate and hotel listings by zipcode. Thank you so much--I will post the final decision and later, S's opinion of the choice. The undergraduate audition trips were stressful for him, but fun for me. :) I, of course, am not going with him this time.</p>
<p>When we're in Boston we always stay at Copley Square! It is only one T stop away from Boston Conservatory, Berklee, and NEC. It's a great boutique hotel with very comfortable rooms! :)</p>
<p>Copley Square wins! They are having a "sneak peek" sale, and while it is more expensive than some of the other choices, it is in the perfect spot. Thank you, everyone!</p>
<p>Yay Copley! I'm staying there this weekend too!</p>
<p>Hi, performer! S will be there on Feb. 21. Good luck on your auditions!</p>
<p>We have gotten $65/night rates in the Fairfield Inn and the Town Place (suites) Marriott hotels in Andover-Tewksbury. If you don't mind the commute in, which isn't bad, we found both to be comfortable and right of 495.</p>
<p>That said, are any of the Boston downtown hotels mentioned on this thread less than the Colonnade's NEC audition rate ($159)? We have a tight turnaround and have to stay in town for the actual audition.</p>
<p>You might want to check the John Jeffries House. It's off of Beacon Street near the red line and Mass General. The T makes anything IN Boston an "easy commute" and this is a Bread and Breakfast IN Boston. I think the prices are less than $159 a night and they include breakfast, I believe.</p>
<p>I am pretty sure the Hilton Back Bay is less than the Colonnade. They also have an NEC audition rate.</p>
<p>turns out most hotels in back bay will match the nec audition rate offered by the colonnade if you ask; not all are walking distance to NEC but (as pointed out above)
a great place to stay in town is the Newbury Street Guest house (a b&b on Newbury street with a complimentary breakfast, beautifully appointed rooms, but usually only one bed per room). it's right on Newbury street off Copley square, so convenient to BU, NEC, etc.</p>