LeakyCon 2009

LeakyCon 2009 will take place at the historic Boston Park Plaza, located in Boston's beautiful Back Bay neighborhood. This elegant hotel offers all the top amenities you'd expect from a prestigious Muggle establishment. Complete with on-site castle, it's the closest thing to Hogwarts this side of the Atlantic.

We invite you to check out some of our not-to-miss sights in the Boston area. Be sure to include a trip to Salem, Massachusetts to your itinerary. Everyone needs to visit the town famous for its witches, right?

Hotel Info

LeakyCon 2009 will take place at the historic Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Located in Boston's beautiful Back Bay neighborhood, this legendary landmark hotel, part of the Starwood Hotel network, will provide an elegant, magical backdrop for this premiere event. Within walking distance of several Boston tourist attractions, including Boston Commons, the Public Garden, famous for its Swan Boats, and the chic boutiques of Newbury Street, the Park Plaza is truly a gem in the city. It is located less than five miles from Logan International Airport, offering convenience, as well as luxury.

We are proud to offer a special room rate of $189 per night for up to four people per room.

Online Registration: NOW OPEN!

The ability for LeakyCon 2009 attendees to book your room at the discount rate of $189 per night is now available, with two booking options for you to choose from. First, those interested may book online via the Boston Park Plaza's official website. Just click on "Book a Room," and follow the five simple steps.

Reservations at the LeakyCon 2009 rate are also available via telephone. To reserve your room by phone, please call the Starwood Central Reservations Office toll-free at 1-800-225-2008. Be sure to tell the customer service representative you will be attending LeakyCon. You may also contact The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers directly at 1-617-426-2000. Again, don't forget to mention LeakyCon!

To learn more about this spectacular venue, visit the Boston Park Plaza Hotel here...and be prepared to be blown off your broomstick.

Travel Info

LeakyCon 2009 will take place at the historic Boston Park Plaza Hotel, located in the Boston's beautiful Back Bay neighborhood. MASSPORT, the Massachusetts transportation authority, has requested that we discourage travel by broom to the conference. (Yes, we tried.) So pack away your Nimbus 2000, and let's explore other options.

The Boston Park Plaza Hotel is situated approximately 5 miles from Logan International Airport. New England's largest airport, Logan International services over twenty-seven million passengers annually on its six runways and 237 acres of concrete and asphalt. With service to seventy-six domestic destinations and thirty-three international destinations, you are sure to find a flight. Visit their website here.

If car is your preferred method of muggle transport, the Boston Park Plaza Hotel located off of Interstate 93 or the Massachusetts Turnpike, depending upon where your Burrow is located. Twenty-four hour access parking is available across the street from the hotel. To learn more about parking, please visit www.motormartgarage.com for more information on rates.

Local Area

Welcome to Boston! This historic town is bursting at the seams with tourist attractions, museums, and fantastic places to kick back and enjoy the atmosphere. We've compiled a list for you, So pick your favorites, enjoy the city of Boston during your LeakyCon 2009 experience!

Salem, Mass.

Salem Witch House
Peabody Essex Museum
House of Seven Gables
New England Pirate Museum
Salem Witch Memorial

Cambridge:

Harvard
American Repertory Theatre
Fogg Art Museum
Head of the Charles Regata
MIT Museum
Harvard Museums
Out of the Blue Art Gallery
Harvard Museum of Natural History
The Old Burying Groud: Garden Street, Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center
John F. Kennedy Park: Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA
Fresh Pond Reservation: 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge MA
Charles Riverboat Company
Longfellow National Historic Site
Arthur M. Sackler Museum
Hart Nautical Galleries at MIT
Hooper/Lee/Nichols House

Boston:

Freedom Trail
Two or three hours to walk to 16 historical sites. There is also the ability to take Trolley tours.
Burdick's Chocolate Shop & Café in Harvard Square
Fenway Park
Things to do
Boston Attractions
Little Italy and the North End
Harvard Square
Boston Duck Tours
Cheers!
The T (or MBTA; aka: Subway)
Boston Common
New England Aquarium
Boston Children's Museum
Newbury Street

Seaport district:

The Boston Harbor walk
Farneuil Hall Marketplace
New England Aquarium Whale Watches
Paul Revere's House
New England Holocaust Museum