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Quick Reference

Last updated: 01/13/2025 - This information is subject to change

Looking for the schedule? You can find it here: schedule.arisia.org

Access Services

    Please call 617 - 299 - 1014 for assistance.
    You may also stop by Info Desk and request assistance contacting the Access Services team.
    See www.arisia.org/access for more details.

Arisians of Color Safer Space - Room 432, University Suite

    This gathering space is self governing and open to all who self - identity as racially Black, Indigenous or other People of Color.

    Friday: 5:00 to 9:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 to 4:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 to 4:00 pm
    Monday: 10:00 to noon

Art Show - Charles View Ballroom (16th Flr)

    Friday
        Noon - 6pm Artist CheckIn
        6pm - 9pm

    Saturday

        10am - 6pm, 8pm - 10pm
        7pm - 8pm Mobility aid users & pals only

    Sunday

        10am - 10pm
        5 - 8pm Purchased art pick - up
        6:30pm - 10pm Artist Checkout

    Monday

        10am - 1pm Purchased art pick - up only

Babysitting/Turtle Track (ask at Reg for location)

    Friday: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday: 9:00 am - noon and 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
    Sunday: 9:00 am - noon and 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Bathrooms of Note

    Single User Gender Free

        Next to Brattle (2nd floor)
        Inside Mt. Auburn Ballroom (14th floor)

    Changing Table
        Accessible single user bathroom next to Brattle (2nd Floor)

Blood Drive

    Sign Up: Information Desk (Lobby), online, or walk - in
    Bloodmobile: Saturday 10am - 3:30pm / Amesbury St.
    Details: www.arisia.org/blooddrive

Coat Check - Lobby

    Friday 3:00 pm - 1:00 am
    Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 am
    Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 am
    Monday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
(See Hotel below for info about bags)


Con Suites / Grab & Go (Mask Optional)

    A Con Suite is a place to have snack and take a mask break. Light snacks are provided.

    Inman Square (First Floor)

        Friday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
        Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
        Sunday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
        Monday: 9:00 am - noon

    Suite 1401 (14th Floor)

        Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
        Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
        Sunday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
        Monday: closed

Cosplay Repair Station - Lobby

    Saturday: 9:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Sunday: 9:30 am - 9:30 pm

Creators' Corner - Amesbury Ballroom Pre - Function C/D (Lobby Level)

    Friday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Monday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm


Dance Hall (incl. Club Dancing) - Amesbury Ballroom A/B (Lobby Level)

    See schedule for events

Dealers Room - Amesbury Ballroom D (Lobby Level)

    Friday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm  (closed for lunch from 1 - 2 pm)
    Sunday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm  (closed for lunch from 1 - 2 pm)
    Monday: 10:00 am - 2:300 pm

Fan Tables - Lobby

    Friday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Monday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Feedback

    https://www.arisia.org/feedback (anonymous)
    See schedule for Feedback Sessions on Saturday and Monday

First Aid (in case of emergency, dial 911)

    Dial 0 on any house phone and say "I have a medical situation"
    24 hours/day
    Minor First Aid in Remington.

Food Options - Hotel

    For more information and details about restaurant choices in the area: https://www.arisia.org/food

    Also see Con Suites above

    Paperback Tavern (Hyatt - 2nd Flr):

        Link: paperbacktavern.com/

        Breakfast
            Monday:  Fri: 6:30 am - 11:00 pm
            Saturday: 6:30 am - 12:00 pm
            Sunday: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm


        Dinner
            Mon - Sun:  5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

    Provisions (Hyatt  Lobby):
        Coffee, cold drinks, canned alcohol. sandwiches, flat bread, snacks

        Mon - Sat: 6:30am - 5:00pm
        Sunday: 7:00am - 5:00pm

    Hyatt Room Service

        Check with Hotel

Gaming (Mt. Auburn Ballroom (14th Flr))

    LARP
        See schedule for hours and LARPs

    Tabletop
        Open 24 hours

    (check room for latest hours)

Geeky Family Club House (Room TBD)

The club house is open to families with children aged 6 - 12. The child’s grownup/s must accompany them at all times. A member of the Arisia Safety Team will be in place to ensure posted rules are followed.

    Friday: closed
    Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00 pm
    Sunday: 10:00 - 4:00 pm
    Monday: 10:00 - 2:00 pm

Hotels

    Main Hotel: Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
        Hotel Main Number: 617 - 492 - 1234

        Bag Check: Ask the Bellhops.
        (See Coat Check above for info about coats)

    Overflow Guest Rooms: Boston Marriott Cambridge
        Phone:  617 - 494 - 6600
        See www.arisia.org/shuttle for details

The Hub - Remington (Second Floor)

    Arisia's Hub is where you will find Hotel Liaisons, News Desk, Program Nexus, Safety, and Team Arisia Services HQ

Incident Response Team (IRT) - Oxford (2nd Flr)

    On call 24 hours
    Call/text (617) 657 - 9756
    Email: Click here to show mail address

    Office (In person):

        Friday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
        Sat/Sun: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
        Monday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    After hours go to Safety in Remington (Second Floor)

Information Desk - Lobby

    Hours: TBA

Innkeeper - Lobby near Front Desk

    Friday: Noon - 10:00 pm
    Monday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Email: Click here to show mail address

Lost and Found - Hotel Front Desk

Lost badges: go to Registration

Masquerade

    Masquerade - Amesbury Ballroom A/B (Lobby Level)

        Sunday: 8:00 pm

    Sign - up and Check - In - Amesbury Ballroom Pre - Function A/B (Lobby Level)

        Friday: 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
        Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Rehearsals - Amesbury Ballroom A/B (Lobby Level)

        Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

    Green Room

        Sunday: TBD

Newsdesk (Clear Ether)

    Submissions: Click here to show mail address
    Clear Ether: https://www.arisia.org/Publications#Newsletter

Party Rooms (Open Parties) - TBA

Gym (Lobby, near Courtyard)

    Open 24 hours, Hyatt guests only

Parking

    For more information and details: https://www.arisia.org/parking

    Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge Garage:
        Self - parking - overnight: $30,  day: $15
        Valet parking $58/day ($68 if you want your EV charged, SAE J1772 plug)

    Complimentary day parking for guest of Boston Marriott Cambridge (the overflow hotel). Request validation at Hyatt Front Desk and show your room key.

Program Nexus - Remington Hub (2nd Flr)

    Friday: 3:00 am - 9:00 pm (Packet pickup will be in Porter Square A for Friday only)
    Saturday: 9:00 am - Noon and 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Saturday:  & Sunday: 9:00 AM - Noon and 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Monday: 9:00 am to 12:30 PM


Quiet Room - Brattle (2nd Floor) Otis (Lobby)

    Friday: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday:  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Registration - Lobby

    Staff - Only Thursday:  ~5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Friday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm (1 - day rate: $30)
    Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (1 - day rate: $50)
    Sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (1 - day rate: $50)
    Monday: 9:00 am 0 1:00 pm(1 - day rate: $15)

    Lost badges $5 (once only, after that full price).

    Arisia 2026 memberships available starting Sunday noon and online at: 2026.arisia.org until January 20, 2025.


Safety Team (Security) - Remington Hub (2nd Flr)

    In case of emergency or immediate threat dial 911

    Call/text 617 - 863 - 2472 24 hours/day

    Office:

        Friday: 3:00 pm - 12:00 pm
        Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
        Sunday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
        Monday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Or online at https://www.arisia.org/Problems (Not always monitored at con)

Sign Shop - Remington Hub (2nd Flr)

    Friday: Noon - 6:00 pm
    Saturday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Monday: 9:00 am - Noon
    Email: Click here to show mail address

Shuttles

    Arisia Shuttle to Kendall Square - For all Arisia attendees.
        Friday: 4:00 pm to Midnight
        Saturday: 9:00 am to Midnight
        Sunday:  9:00 am to Midnight
        Monday: 9:00 am to Noon

    See www.arisia.org/shuttle for details


    Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge Shuttle - For guests of the Hyatt only.
        On demand shuttle runs to Kendall Square T, Harvard Square (Santander Bank), Central Square (Walgreens), and Whole Foods.

        Friday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
        Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
        Sunday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
        Monday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

    See www.arisia.org/shuttle for details

Team Arisia Services HQ (Volunteers) - Remington Hub (2nd Flr)

    Friday: TBA
    Saturday:TBA
    Sunday: TBA
    Monday:TBA

Teen Lounge (Ages 13–19 only) - Room tbd
    Friday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Sunday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday 9:00 am - 10:00 am; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm