Directions to workshops from Marriott hotel:
Take Kendall/MIT redline train located next to the hotel. Take the Alewife train 2 stops to Harvard. Walk 9 minutes to 91 Brattle St to St. John's Chapel for check-in.
Directions to Parties from hotel:
From Kendall/MIT station, take Alewife redline train 4 stops to Davis. Walk 6 minutes to 351 Summer St to the Dilboy VFW Post.
Festival Block-Rate Hotels
🔵 🟡 🔴 1. Boston Marriott Cambridge
Block rate ends April 10, 2026
📍 Address: 50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
📞 Contact: 617-494-6600
🏷 Block Name: Boston Cuban Dance Festival Room Block
📅 Stay Dates: April 30 – May 4 – 🔔 (OR ANYTIME WITHIN THIS RANGE)
🛏️ Room Types & Rates
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1 King: $199 + 15.95% tax = $230.74
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2 Full Beds: $219 + 15.95% tax = $253.93
🍳 Breakfast
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❌ Not included for standard guests
📶 Amenities
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Wi-Fi: Free for Bonvoy Members (free to join at sign-in)
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Parking:
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Green Garage: $52/day (no in & out privileges)
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Valet: $62/day (includes in & out privileges)
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Shuttle: ❌ No
Nearby Subway: Kendall/MIT Red Line
🟡 🔴 🔵 2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge
Block rate ends April 15
📍 Address: 250 Monsignor O'Brien Hwy, Cambridge, MA 02141
📞 Contact: (617) 577-7600
🏷 Block Name: Boston Cuban Dance Festival Room Block
🔑 Block Code: BCF
📅 Stay Dates: April 30 – May 4 (Checkout May 4) – 🔔 (OR ANYTIME WITHIN THIS RANGE)
🛏️ Room Types & Rates
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2 Queens (5 rooms):
$229 + 15.95% tax = $265.53 -
1 King + Pullout Sofa (5 rooms):
$209 + 15.95% tax = $242.34
🍳 Breakfast
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✅ Complimentary Breakfast Included
📶 Amenities
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Wi-Fi: Included
Nearby Subway: Lechmere Green Line or 15 min walk to Kendall/MIT Red Line
🔴 🔵 🟡 3. Sheraton Commander Hotel
Block rate ends April 1, 2026
📍 Address: 16 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138
📞 Contact: 617-547-4800
🏷 Block Name: Boston Cuban Dance Festival
📅 Stay Dates: April 30 – May 3 (Checkout May 4) – 🔔 (OR ANYTIME WITHIN THIS RANGE)
🛏️ Room Types & Rates
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King Room: $329/night
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2 Double Beds: $329/night
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Suites: 2 available (may include pullout; rollaway available upon request)
🍳 Breakfast
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Marriott Bonvoy Platinum (or higher): Breakfast vouchers included
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All Other Guests: $30 per person (Full Buffet)
📶 Amenities
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Wi-Fi: Free
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Parking: Valet $45/day (includes in & out privileges)
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Shuttle: ❌ No
🔗 Booking Information
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Block Code: Boston Cuban Dance Ferstival May2026
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Reservation Link:
https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1770125369623&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Nearby Subway: Harvard Station Red Line
Directions to workshops from Holiday Inn:
Walk 15 min to Kendall/MIT redline train. Take the Alewife train 2 stops to Harvard. Walk 9 minutes to 91 Brattle St. to St. John's Chapel for check-in.
Directions to Parties from hotel:
Walk 15 min to Kendall/MIT redline train. From Kendall/MIT station, take Alewife redline train 4 stops to Davis. Walk 6 minutes to 351 Summer St to the Dilboy VFW Post.
Directions to workshops from Sheraton Commander:
Walk 4 minutes to 91 Brattle St to St. John's Chapel for check-in.
Directions to Parties from hotel:
Walk 8 minutes to Harvard redline train. From Harvard station, take Alewife redline train 2 stops to Davis. Walk 6 minutes to 351 Summer St to the Dilboy VFW Post.
WORKSHOPS
Workshop Locations: Lesley University
Washburn Auditorium, located at 16 Phillips Place in Cambridge, is located at a 1960 mid-century building on the historic Brattle campus.
St. John's Chapel, located at 91 Brattle St in Cambridge, is a historic 1867-built structure formerly part of the Episcopal Divinity school and has been transformed into a performing arts space.
Walking directions: 9 minutes from Harvard Square Red Line train stop to the workshop venues.
PARTIES
Party Location:
George Dilboy VFW Post:
351 Summer St
Somerville, MA
Party Hours:
Friday 8:30pm-1am
Saturday 8pm-1am
Sunday 8pm - 12am
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening parties will be held at this location.
An additional workshop will be offered prior to the party on Friday evening only! Located at the Dilboy location, the workshop will be offered from 7:30pm-8:30pm and will be taught by Haley from La Clave Community, who is joining us from Providence, RI. The Dance Lab will include dance games, challenges and experiments designed to connect you to the music. Don't miss it!