Exhibitor guide · Seaport District, Boston, Massachusetts
Westin Boston Seaport District: the exhibitor's guide
793 rooms and more than 95,000 square feet of meeting space, built specifically to connect to the BCEC by skybridge, and a seven-minute drive from Logan Airport. What exhibitors need to know at the BCEC's connected hotel.
Why this page exists
The Westin Boston Seaport District opened in 2006 built around one defining feature: a direct internal skybridge connection to the BCEC, letting attendees and exhibitors move between hotel and exhibit floor without going outside, a real advantage in Boston winters. At 793 rooms and more than 95,000 sq ft of its own meeting space across 45 event rooms, it functions as a self-contained overflow venue as much as a hotel. This guide covers the meeting space, Massachusetts' labor rules, drayage, and the skybridge connection.
The building
The meeting space
| Space | What it is | Typical shows | Booth planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 event rooms | 95,000+ sq ft total. | Association conferences, corporate meetings | Carpeted; confirm floor protection needs. |
| Skybridge to the BCEC | A direct indoor connection to the convention center. | Overflow for citywide BCEC shows | 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 Westin Seaport shows.
Free tool
Westin Seaport 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 7 minutes.
- Connected: a direct skybridge into the BCEC.
- By transit: the Silver Line stops nearby.
- Crew: Purple coordinates Northeast crews for Seaport District installs.
| Hotel | Distance | Why exhibitors pick it |
|---|---|---|
| Westin Boston Seaport District guest rooms | On-site, connected to BCEC | Skybridge access to the exhibit floor. |
| Seaport District hotels | Walking distance | Additional options near the water. |
Questions
Westin Boston Seaport District FAQ
Is this hotel connected to the BCEC?
Yes, via a direct internal skybridge, letting attendees move between the hotel and the exhibit floor without going outside.
How big is the meeting space?
More than 95,000 square feet across 45 event rooms.
How close is Logan Airport?
About a 7-minute drive.
How much is drayage?
Purple's planning estimate is about $185 per hundredweight in 2026 and 2027, with a 200-pound minimum.
How many guest rooms are there?
793 rooms and suites.
How many event rooms are there?
45 event rooms within 95,000+ sq ft of meeting space.
Exhibiting at the Westin Seaport?
Send us the show and booth number. You get a labor briefing, a drayage estimate, and a build timeline within two business days.
Venue guides
Every venue we have a guide for
Same standard, every hall: the building, the rules, the tools and the calendar.