Fall Fest 2011
This year's Fall Fest weekend will be held October 11-15, 2012
Accommodations and Dining
The Department of Student Activities assists you in planning your visit by working with two nearby hotels — the Embassy Suites in Waltham and the Newton Marriottt in Newton — to set up block booking.
If you are bringing your family to the weekend, we recommend the Embassy Suites (formerly the Double Tree Guest Suites). Their two-room suites make a perfect environment for siblings or even the ability to host your college student for a night!
If you are looking for the best hotel for Shabbat observant families, the Newton Marriott is the option for you. It is about a mile and a half walk from campus. Within the Fall Fest program, we do offer guided walks from campus back to the hotel on Friday night.
Recommended Hotels near campus:
Embassy Suites
550 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
781-890-6767
Price: Prices starting at $140 per night
Reservations should be made by individual attendees directly with Embassy Suites reservations at (781) 890-6767. This is one of our contracted hotels, so please make sure to mention that you are coming to Brandeis University Fall Fest Weekend or mention the group code: BFF when making a reservation. Reservations must be received on or before Tuesday, September 11, 2012.
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Boston Marriott Newton
2345 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
800-228-9290 or 617-969-1000
Price: Prices starting at $159 per night
Overnight self-parking: $9
Reservations should be made by individual attendees directly with Marriott reservation at 800-228-9290 or 617-969-1000 or online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bosnt?groupCode=bpwbpwa&app=resvlink&fromDate=10/11/12&toDate=10/15/12. Use code BPWBPWA. This is one of our contracted hotels, so make sure to mention that you are coming to Fall Fest at Brandeis when making reservation. Reservations must be received on or before Tuesday, September 11, 2012.
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Other Hotels in the Area:
Crescent Suites Hotel
287 Crescent Street
Waltham, MA 02453
781-314-7900
www.crescentsuiteshotel.com
Nightly rate range: $165 to $195.
Crescent Suites offers 30 suites in a range of sizes and configurations.
*When you call to reserve your room, ask for Michael or Juliana. Be sure to mention you are here for Brandeis University's Family Weekend, as rooms are blocked specially for Brandeis families. Do not book online.
Distance from Campus: 1.2mi
Holiday Inn Express
385 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
781-890-2800
www.hiexpress.com
Nightly rate range: $99 (Friday and Saturday); $139 (All Other Nights)
*Be sure to mention you are here for Brandeis University's Family Weekend, as these are special Brandeis rates.
Distance from campus: 3.5mi
The Westin
70 Third Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
781-290-5600
www.westin.com
Nightly rate range: $109 (Friday and Saturday); $179 (All Other Nights)
*Be sure to mention you are here for Brandeis University's Family Weekend, as these are special Brandeis rates.
Distance from campus: 3.6mi
Hilton Garden Inn
420 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
781-890-0100
http://www.hiltongardeninn.com
Nightly rate range: $119-$179
*Be sure to mention you are here for Brandeis University's Family Weekend, as these are special Brandeis rates.
Distance from campus: 3.4mi
Click here for other hotel options in the area.
Dining
Families will need to make arrangements for meals throughout the weekend, except for Saturday morning in which a continental breakfast will be provided.
To sign up and pay for any additional Shabbat meals (including Saturday lunch, Saturday third meal (“seuda shleeshit”), arrangements, including payment, must be made directly through the Sherman Dining Hall. Please have your student make arrangements with the cashier at the Sherman Dining Hall.
For detailed information about our dining facilities, please visit the Dining Services Web site.
Dining Off Campus
Click here for off-campus dining options
On-Campus Dining Hours
Please visit the Dining Services Website for operating hours.