Hotels are expensive in Boston and the closer to downtown it is, the higher the price.  Recommended options include:

Center for Executive Education (781) 239-5812
Babson College Campus

Sheraton Hotel  (781) 444-1110
• 100 Cabot Street, Needham
• Rates: $159/night (Standard)

Sheraton Hotel  (617) 969-3010
• Washington Street, Newton
• Rates: $129/night (Standard)

Back Bay Hilton  (617) 236-1100
• 40 Dalton Street, Boston
• Rates: $219/night (Standard)

Boston Marriott  (617) 236-5800
• 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston
• Rates: $329/night (Standard)

The Four Seasons Hotel  (617) 338-4400
• 200 Boylston Street, Boston
• Rates: $425/night (Standard) $825/night (Junior Executive Suite)

The Ritz Carlton Hotel  (617)-338-4400
• 15 Arlington Street, Boston
• Rates: $425/night (Standard)

The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel (617) 267-5300
• 138 James Avenue, Boston
• Rates: $349/night (Standard)

The Westin at Copley Plaza Hotel (617) 262-9600
• 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston
• Rates: $429/night (Standard)

DoubleTree Guest Suites  (781) 890-6767
• 550 Winter Street, Waltham
• Rates: $199/night (Standard)

Hilton Hotel  (781) 239-7900
• 25 Allied Drive, Dedham
• Rates: $109/night (Standard)

Marriot Hotel  (617)-969-1000
• 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton
• Rates: $179/night (Deluxe) $195/night (Deluxe with Breakfast)

Note: Rooms can be difficult to find on certain weekends (i.e., Head of the Charles in October, Boston Marathon in April, and Graduation in May.)