Venues & Event Spaces near Arlington, MA

“My daughter had the most wonderful bat mitzvah party there on Saturday night. The hall is very large, modern and beautiful. There is ample space in the hall -- we were set up for 90 guests, with a DJ and Henna art table, and there was room to spare. The sound system was excellent, and there's a great space for dancing and DJ setup. Frank worked with us every step of the way with patience and an openness to new ideas. He helped us plan our custom vegetarian menu (likely the first vegetarian meal ever served there!), understand our setup, and work with our dessert ideas. His waitstaff was extremely professional and helpful. The only knock is that the bar selection for beer and wine isn't so modern, but it's a requirement to use their bar service. I didn't mind using it (we also bought the soda/water package) because the money goes to the Sons of Italy for scholarships. However, I would have liked some more choices in the bar. That said, the food was EXCELLENT, the experience EXCELLENT, and I can't say enough about the service that Frank and his crew provided. Happy to recommend again and again!”

“Sam was amazing. Everything is so organized and it definitely makes your mind wonder. Its was Fun , Scary etc the whole shabang… coming to try the rest of the rooms for sure .Thank you Sam you are AMAZING!!!!”

“My visit to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum was an unforgettable experience! Stepping back in time to the pivotal moment in American history was both educational and inspiring. The interactive exhibits brought the events of the Boston Tea Party to life, allowing me to immerse myself in the atmosphere of revolutionary Boston. The knowledgeable staff added depth to the experience with their engaging storytelling and passion for history. I especially enjoyed participating in the reenactment of the Tea Party itself—it truly felt like stepping into history. This museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in American history or looking for a unique and engaging museum experience in Boston. Highly recommended!”

“This is where the running show for the Boston Marathon is held. It is strongly recommended to come there on Friday to collect your bib because Saturday and Monday are crowded with people”

“Nice place, it was quiet when we went. The suites are nice and roomy, clean. I would've liked to try the pool, but it was not on the roster for this trip. Room service was OK, and the food was decentFood & drinks: The room service was decent. The drinks were like paint remove, they were so strong and wage we didn't drink we brought home for our Tiki torches”

“This place is an absolute gem. A wonderful culture of people getting together to make music. Highly recommend this place, every time I spend time here it puts me in a good mood.”

“An outstanding venue! We have never seen a bad show here. The acoustics are excellent, and the choice of performers is world class. We lived down the street from Berklee when I was in my 30s (we have since moved), but each time we visit Boston, we make a point of seeing something at the Berklee performance center. And it is always the highlight of our trip!!
The latest performance we saw was in March of this year and featured Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, and Bass Extremes. The room was vibrating with energy. So fortunate to have this performance center and the school itself in Boston.
Brava!”

“Incredible space for music and creativity. Wednesday night variety show at 10pm is magical. I go there weekly to perform and be with my creative friends. Never a dull moment at the Lilypad.”

“Place was cute, room was extremely tiny and could barely move around without honestly walking into each other. Let alone the $200 hold that they still haven’t given back. I can’t understand the issue. I’ve called multiple times and they said they released it. At this point it’s been a month and I just kept being told I need to drive and hour to go back for a piece of paper. They won’t send it through mail or email it. That area is a no parking area so I’d have to pay for a garage just for that and it’s not like I need to be down there again. It’s cute but I honestly wouldn’t go back.”

“A small but thoughtfully curated museum. Definitely worth a membership to experience the different changing exhibits.I’ve enjoyed my multiple visits over the past yearGorgeous space as well.”

“Super cool museum in a big park full of classic cars from the turn of the century. Really appreciate the decision not to refurbish any of them. It really feels more "authentic" and gives you a neat sense of history. Great price. No need to spend more than an hour here but it's worth it -- especially if you like history. The location is kind of hidden in the Brookline suburban parkways. But once you find it, it's nice and in a big park.”

“This was a great place to host a birthday party. Dani communicated all details prior to the event. During the party, she adapted the painting for the kids and added fun mixed media elements. She was engaged with them for the entire two hours and gave great, clear instructions. Everybody went home with a beautiful finished product and two kids even said it was the best birthday party ever! Thank you so much, Dani.”

“Fabulous venue with a great staff and fantastic assortment of shows! Large bar available for drink and snack purchases inside the theater space, as well as a great little cafe up front for coffee, tea or preshow nibbles. Handicap friendly - ramp out front and elevator inside!”

“I was a tenant at Boston Offices from 2018 through 2024 any my experience was exceptional. Each staff member with whom I interacted was helpful and professional. The facilities were clean and well-maintained - I never had even the slightest hesitation about hosting meetings there. Pricing was competitive, especially considering the services included. I highly recommend Boston Offices and would most certainly rent office space here again.”

“We had a amazing experience at this place,everything was simply perfect ? The girls are so adorable,my daughter her magical day? We really recommend The Royal Treatment Kids Span”

“Dorchester Art Project has been serving the community for years. This is the best place for local artists! Rent their theater out for cool underground music shows or check out their awesome studio spaces Make sure to go to a gallery show or see a local band play and support local artists!”

“Loved the stay here. Very Clean and amazing service. Christine at the front desk was so friendly and extremely helpful and knew every guest by name. The breakfast was the usual buffet served at chain hotels. The double king bedrooms with 2 bathrooms was fantastic for accommodating my family which I have never seen before. I would highly recommend and would stay again! This coming from someone who usually stays in Airbnbs only.”

“Our toilet was running about every 3 minutes. The handles were installed wrong and you had to turn them 280 degrees to get the water to turn on and they were loose - which became difficult to turn water on at the sink because it ran into the wall and we’d have to lift it out of the socket just to get water. The light above the sink also was dangling. I told the front desk this, but maintenance had just left, so he sent housekeeping upstairs (who claimed it had all been fixed). It had not. No room exchange was offered. No points back (I’m Gold) offered either. So we turned off the toilet at the wall/water source and used the shower to brush our teeth and wash our hands A room like that shouldn’t have ever been let out- housekeeping should have noticed at turn over (and maybe they did! The hotel was full bc of a Bruins game). Simple fixes on hotels part, but a REAL obnoxious element to our stay.The bed was comfortable and pillows just fine. I liked the noise machine touch. I’m normally not a noise machine person but we used it. We were in room 501 and high enough up to not have issues with street noise or the sadness of Bruins fans on the night of a tough OT loss ?We had a late night drinks at the bar and had nice chats with the bartender. Which turned into some quick bites. All nice.We stay at a lot of IHG hotels. Just recently we stayed at the Indigo in St Louis (truly awful neglect on management part and doing a disservice to the brand) and Waco (excellent hotel all around).The hotel staff was excellent and available and informative without being overwhelming.Location is as good as it gets. Ubers were easy to grab over to the airport and over to Cambridge. Otherwise we walked or took the T.”

“Everything was exquisite! From check in to check out, and everything in between was amazing! Adam (concierge) went above and beyond for me and my daughter. I am an AGM and I’ve been in the hotel industry for 17 years and this is the best hotel I’ve stayed in. I will definitely be back!”

“Gore Place is an amazing 50-acre spot right on the Watertown/Waltham line, it is pretty much hiding in plain sight but you should not miss this awesome spot!!!Everyone is free to walk around the property from dawn to dusk, and in addition to the amazing looking home, carriage house (available for rentals) and grounds, there are also adorable sheep living in their new barn. You may also see Rocket the Border Collie running around at - of course - rocket speed!I was also here for an employee summer outing years ago for 200 people, so if you need space for that many people that has parking and is convenient to transportation (the 71 bus stops right in front), this is your place. There are lots of events throughout the year, watch their website and follow their Facebook page (FB page also has cool "this day in history" updates detailing what was happening at the farm on that day in the 1800's). They also have cute sheep photos and the occasional sheep pun; everyone needs those.There is a small gift shop inside the house where you can get a gift that is totally unique. I stopped by yesterday after noticing they were having a summer sale and bought something for myself (3 heavy cotton dishtowels, not the crummy kind in regular stores but good, heavy ones which will last for years). Gift shop is open M, W, F & Sat from 10-1 (double-check hours in case other things are happening), nice employees too that can answer all of your questions.”

“Wonderful wonderful. Rema is a gift herself as is the rest of the employees. They need to be commended for their outstanding and above and beyond enthusiasm and performances.”

“Last time I was here was 2008. There was a view of the harbor, now, it's blocked by very tall buildings and more are being built. Two new ones maybe 30 floors each being built in front of the North end main entrance. Otherwise, this is a stunning place. We were attending a volleyball tourney with 90 courts, 600 teams on a 3 day event. The is plenty of parking ranging from a garage to outdoor parking. Price I paid was $6 above ground but had to walk 15 min to the convention center. Prices can exceed 50 bucks. A car is best to get around vs a large pickup or Suburban. Food court inside was a let down. So we walked to a local restaurant. Awesome dinner.”

“Booked a private surprise party for my aunts birthday with 13 other family members and we had THE BEST time. Everyone I dealt with was so responsive and made organizing so easy! Chelsea our painting instructor was amazing! Being able to bring in your own food and drinks is great and they supply everything else! Will absolutely be back”

“Such an amazing place to bring friends and family! Drinks, music, games, LIGHT UP SWINGS! They have a pretty big space of grass where you can even have a picnic !”

“We recently celebrated our daughter’s wedding ceremony and reception at the Boston College Club. To say that every aspect of the entire event was spectacular would be an understatement! The view of the beautiful city was just magnificent, the food was some of the best we’ve ever had (the filet was incredible)and the staff were very polite and professional. The big day went as smoothly as we could have ever hoped for thanks to the impeccable work of Anna Grace who met with our daughter and son-in-law months before the wedding working on all the specific details and didn’t miss a beat on making their vision a reality. Thanks to Anna Grace and Ronnie, who saw to every tiny detail our daughter told us many times throughout their special day that her wedding was everything and more she had ever dreamed of and wouldn’t change a thing!!! I think that says it all!!!”

“The Somerville Sports Club (SSC) is located in the Union Square area of Somerville. It has a beautiful hall that can accommodate approximately 100 guests. The club also has a kitchen and bar area downstairs that serves meals daily. You can rent the catering services of the club or bring your own.”

“Worth the price of admission to walk around and learn some things. The displays were informative and being in the place where all these historical figures had been was cool”

“The fantastic location and wonderful staff made for an excellent stay here! Located in the Back Bay Area, Westin is situated near my new favorite shopping and eating area, Newbury Street. It's central to many locations: 5-minute walk to the Prudential Center close to many restaurants, across the street from the Boston Public Library and also within walking distance to the Boston Common. What we enjoyed most though was the friendly service from all the staff we encountered. We checked in late around 5ish and our room wasn't ready because housekeeping hadn't yet finished cleaning the spilled wine on the floor, courtesy of previous guests. We booked a room with 2 queen beds but because of the anime convention, they were fully booked on this room type, so they offered us a king suite with a sofa bed. Never one to be surly to anyone in the service industry, especially one who tried their best to make things right for us, I accepted the substitution without complaint. They were apologetic and gave us vouchers for a free breakfast the following morning. I love a good service recovery gesture! At breakfast, we met warm and friendly Ezra who gave us recommendations for the Seaport district and chatted with us about his family, his native Barbados and his 6'1" teenage son. Then we met Freddy and Irene at the Club Lounge and again, super friendly and welcoming! Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.”

“Pros: Neat and well-managed. The food is better than the Boston branch. Pet-friendly building!Cons: I was surprised that the cleaner and the people here didn't recycle and just threw away the trash.10 % increase every year.”

“An institution. You know what you’re getting, and they rarely disappoint. Understand, this is not the NYC Harvard club. It’s simpler, smaller, but has its charm.”