Exhibitor guide · Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts
Sheraton Boston Hotel: the exhibitor's guide
70,000 square feet of event space directly connected to the Hynes Convention Center and the Prudential Center, and a $100 million renovation completed in 2014 that brought the property fully up to date. What exhibitors need to know at Boston's Back Bay convention hotel.
Why this page exists
The Sheraton Boston sits directly connected to both the Hynes Convention Center and the Prudential Center shopping complex, making it one of the most walkable convention hotels in the city, and a $100 million renovation completed in 2014 modernized the property's guest rooms and meeting space. For exhibitors working a Hynes show, the practical upside is a large room block a few steps, not a shuttle ride, from the exhibit floor. This guide covers the meeting space, Massachusetts' labor rules, drayage, and the Back Bay connections.
The building
The meeting space
| Space | What it is | Typical shows | Booth planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event space | 70,000+ sq ft, renovated in 2014. | Association conferences, corporate meetings | Carpeted; confirm floor protection needs. |
| Connection to the Hynes | Direct indoor access to the convention center's exhibit floor. | Hynes overflow | Confirm freight routing if your show spans both buildings. |
Figures from Marriott's published overview for the property.
The labor map
Who sets up my booth?
Confirm hand-carry and self-install allowances with the show's official decorator; Boston's union jurisdiction applies here as well, though hotel-specific terms vary by show.
Strict union market; confirm with the decorator
Rules vary by show; Purple confirms current terms before your build.
Exhibitor-appointed contractors
Purple files as your EAC for Sheraton Boston shows.
Free tool
Sheraton Boston drayage estimator
Planning numbers for 2026 and 2027; your show's exhibitor kit has the tariff.
Logistics
Hotels, transit, crew logistics
- Airport: Logan International is about 15–20 minutes.
- Connected: direct indoor access to the Hynes Convention Center and the Prudential Center.
- By transit: the Hynes Convention Center Green Line stop is a short walk.
- Crew: Purple coordinates Northeast crews for Back Bay installs.
| Hotel | Distance | Why exhibitors pick it |
|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Boston guest rooms | On-site, connected to the Hynes | Direct indoor access to the exhibit floor. |
| Back Bay-area hotels | Walking distance | Additional options near the Green Line. |
Questions
Sheraton Boston Hotel FAQ
Is this hotel connected to the Hynes?
Yes, along with a direct connection to the Prudential Center.
How big is the meeting space?
More than 70,000 square feet, renovated as part of a $100 million project completed in 2014.
Can I set up my own booth?
Confirm with your show's official decorator; Boston's union jurisdiction applies.
How much is drayage?
Purple's planning estimate is about $185 per hundredweight in 2026 and 2027, with a 200-pound minimum.
When was the hotel last renovated?
2014, in a $100 million renovation.
What is the hotel connected to?
Both the Hynes Convention Center and the Prudential Center, directly.
Exhibiting at the Sheraton Boston?
Send us the show and booth number. You get a labor briefing, a drayage estimate, and a build timeline within two business days.
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