Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament

2026 — Cambridge, MA/US

Flight and Hotel Discounts

Flight Discount:

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Harvard Debate Council

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You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY49K

*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

United Airlines is pleased to offer a special discount code for the Harvard Debate Council

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MileagePlus® members earn miles for their travel when using the United Meetingsā„ 
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You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk from
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, Monday–Friday (closed for major U.S. holidays)
at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance or visit
united.com/meetingtravel and enter this code: ZS54287658

Hotel Blocks:

Marriott Cambridge Center -- 2 Cambridge Center, Cambridge -- $210

Next door to the Kendall Square T-stop, for a quick ride straight to Harvard and from the airport - no rental cars required. A restaurant is located on property, with several more food options in the area. Conference space will be available on Friday for student congregation and luggage storage. Please download the following forms and email them to the address provided: Marriott School Reservation Form & Marriott Rooming List Form

Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge -- $199/229

Situated on the Charles River, a five-minute drive to Harvard. The Hyatt is a spectacular property. Reservations can be made at this link: Hyatt Booking Link. Cutoff date is Jan 22.

Le Meridien Cambridge -- 20 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA 02139 -- $209

Le Meridien is a 4 Diamond rated property, located 3 blocks walking distance from the Central Square subway stop on the Red Line, one stop to Harvard Square. Sydney's Grille located on property. Lots of food and shopping are available in the neighborhood. Grocery store is located in the same complex. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet is available in all guestrooms and public areas. Cutoff date is Jan 13. Le Meridien Booking Link.

Liberty Hotel Boston -- $259

Conveniently located next to the MGH/Charles St. T stop on the red line (3 stops from Harvard Square). The Liberty Hotel is a spectacular renovation of the old Suffolk County Jail. It offers easy access to a wealth of outdoor activities, shopping, dining, entertainment venues, and downtown Boston. Luxurious beds, baths, HD LCD Televisions available. Destination is waived for the tournament block. Cutoff date is Jan 23. Liberty Hotel Booking Link

Boston Marriott Newton 2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02466 - $110

Freepoint Hotel by Hilton -- 220 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138 -- $142

Located very close to Harvard with easy access to all venues, the hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast and bus parking. Reservations can be made until January 12, 2026. Please click here to reserve: Freepoint Hilton Booking Link

Royal Sonesta Boston, 40 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142 – $209

The hotel is conveniently located along the Charles River and within a short walk to the Lechmere T Station where you can connect to the Red Line or a 10 minute walk or drive to the Kendall Square T Station for direct T access to Harvard University. Cutoff: Jan 31.

Indoor swimming pool and 24 hour fitness center onsite. Sonesta Booking Link.

Residence Inn Cambridge, 120 Broadway, 6th St, Cambridge, MA 02142 - $211/241

Next door to the Cambridge Center Marriott and the T, for a quick ride straight to Harvard. Reservations can be made at this link: Residence Inn Cambridge Booking Link

Wyndham Beacon Hill, Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114 - $179

Wyndham property on Beacon Hill near the Charles/MGH red line stop. To make a reservation, please call Nicole Caraglia, Sales Manager, 617.239.2404, ncaraglia@pyramidglobal.com to receive the group rate.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical - $189

Located in boston. daily free hot breakfast and a full in-suite kitchen. Homewood Suites booking link

Hilton Garden Inn Brookline. 700 Brookline Ave, Brookline MA 02446 – $199

The property is located across the river about 10 minutes from Harvard. Cutoff date: Jan 15. Hilton Garden Inn Booking Link

AC Hotel Boston North

95 Station Landing

Medford, MA 02155

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • AC Hotel Boston North for 179.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Thursday, January 22, 2026

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The Row Hotel at Assembly Row, Autograph Collection

360 Foley Street

Somerville, AM 02145

  • The Row Hotel at Assembly Row, Autograph Collection for 209.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Friday, January 23, 2026

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Fairfield Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

200 Maple Street

Chelsea, MA 02150

February 14th for 2 nights

20 Queen/Queen Standard Guestrooms

$169 + tax ($188.77 inclusive)

Cut-off Date Friday January 23, 2026

Direct Booking Link: Fairfield Inn Chelsea -Annual Harvard Debate Tournament-

Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport Chelsea

1012 Broadway

Chelsea, MA 02150

February 14th for 2 nights

40 Queen/Queen Standard Guestrooms

$169 + tax ($188.77 inclusive)

Cut-off Date Friday January 23, 2026

Direct Booking Link: Holiday Inn Chelsea - Annual Harvard Debate Tournament

Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge

215 Monsignor O'Brien Highway

Cambridge, MA 02141

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The Midtown Hotel

220 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02115

Here is the link (Book Your Group Rate for the Harvard Debate Tournament) and the group code (G1018)

Offering a $109 with a 1/28/2026 cut off