Email: guestservices@hbs.edu
Telephone: +1.617.495.8888
(5.8888 or the one-touch Guest Services button from any
residence hall phone)
SUN–FRI: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM
SAT: 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
Need Help on Campus?
Guest Services
Email: guestservices@hbs.edu
Telephone: +1.617.495.8888
(5.8888 or the one-touch Guest Services button from any
residence hall phone)
SUN–FRI: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM
SAT: 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
Summary
Situated on the HBS campus, the Executive Education Complex is just a short walk from Harvard University and the historic Boston-Cambridge area. Our state-of-the-art classrooms are carefully designed to spark shared learning and intellectual collaboration—and our well-appointed residence halls feature private bedrooms, living group lounges, and courtyards to fuel vibrant discussions.
Whether you want to research a case at the Baker Library | Bloomberg Center, enjoy a delicious meal prepared with fresh local ingredients at the Chao Center, play racquetball in the private fitness center at Shad Hall, or enjoy a relaxing swim in Blodgett Pool, you'll find many ways to immerse yourself in the HBS experience.
Situated on the HBS campus, the Executive Education Complex is just a short walk from Harvard University and the historic Boston-Cambridge area. Our state-of-the-art classrooms are carefully designed to spark shared learning and intellectual collaboration—and our well-appointed residence halls feature private bedrooms, living group lounges, and courtyards to fuel vibrant discussions.
Whether you want to research a case at the Baker Library | Bloomberg Center, enjoy a delicious meal prepared with fresh local ingredients at the Chao Center, play racquetball in the private fitness center at Shad Hall, or enjoy a relaxing swim in Blodgett Pool, you'll find many ways to immerse yourself in the HBS experience.
Esteves Hall was designed by CBT Architects, and features cutting-edge technology, fully modernized bedrooms and bathrooms, and spacious common areas that offer residents an ideal blend of comfort and convenience. In addition to individual living group lounges, the first-floor main lounge and courtyard provide opportunities for intellectual collaboration and social interaction.
South elevator (adjacent to the main entrance and Program Office) provides access to living groups 25, 26, 35, 36, 45, 46, 55, 56, 65, and 66.
North elevator (on the opposite side of Esteves Lounge from the main entrance and Program Office) provides access to living groups 27, 28, 37, 38, 47, 48, 57, 58, 67, and 68.
If desired, we will store your empty luggage during your stay. Simply fill out and attach a luggage tag (found in your bedroom) to each piece of luggage and place it outside your bedroom door. To retrieve your luggage, contact Guest Services.
Located on the first floor, the Program Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weekend hours vary, based on the academic schedule for the day). The Program Administrative team is available to assist you with any program-specific questions during office hours.
Available online through your bedroom computer (via the Television icon on its desktop), in your living group lounge, and in Esteves Lounge on the first floor.
Esteves Hall was designed by CBT Architects, and features cutting-edge technology, fully modernized bedrooms and bathrooms, and spacious common areas that offer residents an ideal blend of comfort and convenience. In addition to individual living group lounges, the first-floor main lounge and courtyard provide opportunities for intellectual collaboration and social interaction.
South elevator (adjacent to the main entrance and Program Office) provides access to living groups 25, 26, 35, 36, 45, 46, 55, 56, 65, and 66.
North elevator (on the opposite side of Esteves Lounge from the main entrance and Program Office) provides access to living groups 27, 28, 37, 38, 47, 48, 57, 58, 67, and 68.
If desired, we will store your empty luggage during your stay. Simply fill out and attach a luggage tag (found in your bedroom) to each piece of luggage and place it outside your bedroom door. To retrieve your luggage, contact Guest Services.
Located on the first floor, the Program Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weekend hours vary, based on the academic schedule for the day). The Program Administrative team is available to assist you with any program-specific questions during office hours.
Available online through your bedroom computer (via the Television icon on its desktop), in your living group lounge, and in Esteves Lounge on the first floor.
McArthur Hall stands as a powerful symbol of Harvard Business School's commitment to evaluation, exploration, and evolution. Named in honor of John H. McArthur (MBA 1959, DBA 1963), Dean of Harvard Business School from 1980 to 1995, the 97,000-square-foot, Georgian-style building with contemporary finishes was designed by the firm of CBT/Childs Bertman Tseckares. Residential life is an integral aspect of the learning experience at HBS, and the layout and amenities of McArthur Hall encourage intellectual and social engagement beyond the classroom. A first-floor reception area, lounge, library, and courtyard accommodate large and small gatherings. The upper floors comprise 170 private bedrooms arranged in eight- and nine-person suites with common areas that maximize the opportunity for collaborative discussions. Rooms are equipped with the latest multimedia tools and wireless Internet access.
If desired, we will store your empty luggage during your stay. Simply fill out and attach a luggage tag (found in your bedroom) to each piece of luggage and place it outside your bedroom door. To retrieve your luggage, contact Guest Services.
Located on the first floor, the Program Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weekend hours vary, based on the academic schedule for the day). The Program Administrative team is available to assist you with any program-specific questions during office hours.
Available online through your bedroom computer (via the Television icon on its desktop), in your living group lounge, and in McArthur Lounge on the first floor.
McArthur Hall stands as a powerful symbol of Harvard Business School's commitment to evaluation, exploration, and evolution. Named in honor of John H. McArthur (MBA 1959, DBA 1963), Dean of Harvard Business School from 1980 to 1995, the 97,000-square-foot, Georgian-style building with contemporary finishes was designed by the firm of CBT/Childs Bertman Tseckares. Residential life is an integral aspect of the learning experience at HBS, and the layout and amenities of McArthur Hall encourage intellectual and social engagement beyond the classroom. A first-floor reception area, lounge, library, and courtyard accommodate large and small gatherings. The upper floors comprise 170 private bedrooms arranged in eight- and nine-person suites with common areas that maximize the opportunity for collaborative discussions. Rooms are equipped with the latest multimedia tools and wireless Internet access.
If desired, we will store your empty luggage during your stay. Simply fill out and attach a luggage tag (found in your bedroom) to each piece of luggage and place it outside your bedroom door. To retrieve your luggage, contact Guest Services.
Located on the first floor, the Program Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weekend hours vary, based on the academic schedule for the day). The Program Administrative team is available to assist you with any program-specific questions during office hours.
Available online through your bedroom computer (via the Television icon on its desktop), in your living group lounge, and in McArthur Lounge on the first floor.
Tata Hall, named in honor of Ratan N. Tata (AMP 71, 1975), enhances and expands the School's Executive Education complex. The contemporary arc-shaped, seven-story building includes residential space, classrooms, and common areas for Executive Education participants. As designed by William Rawn Associates, Tata Hall has two floors with glass walls, providing panoramic views of the Charles River. The 150,000-square-foot building is part of a complex of state-of-the-art residential, administrative, and classroom facilities dedicated to Executive Education in the northeast corner of the HBS campus. Residential life is an integral aspect of the learning experience at HBS, and Tata Hall's layout and amenities encourage intellectual and social engagement both in and beyond the classroom.
Tata Classroom 100 is located across the Tata Atrium from the Program Office on the first floor.
Tata Classroom 200 is located across the balcony from Tata River View Lounge on the second floor (just above Tata Classroom 100). Access is provided by north elevator and stairs 1N, 2N, and Tata Atrium only.
North elevator provides access to bedrooms 401N–416N, 501N–516N, 601N–616N, and 701N–716N and living groups 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, and 7B. North elevator provides the only access to Tata River View Lounge and Tata Classroom 200.
South elevator provides access to bedrooms 130S–144S (on floor 1M), 218S–232S, 318S–332S, 418S–432S, 517S–529S and 617S–629S and Living Groups 1C (on floor 1M), 2C, 3C, 4C, 5C and 6C.
West elevator provides access to bedrooms 146W-156W (on floor 1M), 234W–256W, 334W–356W, 434W–456W and 534W–556W and Living Groups 1E (on floor 1M), 2D, 2E, 3D, 3E, 4D, 4E and 5E.
Pavilion elevator provides access to the pavilion on the fourth floor from the first and basement floors only.
All elevators provide access to the laundry room on the basement floor.
If desired, we will store your empty luggage during your stay. Simply fill out and attach a luggage tag (found in your bedroom) to each piece of luggage and place it outside your bedroom door. To retrieve your luggage, contact Guest Services.
Located on the first floor, the Program Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weekend hours vary, based on the academic schedule for the day). The Program Administrative team is available to assist you with any program-specific questions during office hours.
Available online through your bedroom computer (via the Television icon on its desktop), in your living group lounge, and in Tata River View Lounge on the second floor.
Tata Hall, named in honor of Ratan N. Tata (AMP 71, 1975), enhances and expands the School's Executive Education complex. The contemporary arc-shaped, seven-story building includes residential space, classrooms, and common areas for Executive Education participants. As designed by William Rawn Associates, Tata Hall has two floors with glass walls, providing panoramic views of the Charles River. The 150,000-square-foot building is part of a complex of state-of-the-art residential, administrative, and classroom facilities dedicated to Executive Education in the northeast corner of the HBS campus. Residential life is an integral aspect of the learning experience at HBS, and Tata Hall's layout and amenities encourage intellectual and social engagement both in and beyond the classroom.
Tata Classroom 100 is located across the Tata Atrium from the Program Office on the first floor.
Tata Classroom 200 is located across the balcony from Tata River View Lounge on the second floor (just above Tata Classroom 100). Access is provided by north elevator and stairs 1N, 2N, and Tata Atrium only.
North elevator provides access to bedrooms 401N–416N, 501N–516N, 601N–616N, and 701N–716N and living groups 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, and 7B. North elevator provides the only access to Tata River View Lounge and Tata Classroom 200.
South elevator provides access to bedrooms 130S–144S (on floor 1M), 218S–232S, 318S–332S, 418S–432S, 517S–529S and 617S–629S and Living Groups 1C (on floor 1M), 2C, 3C, 4C, 5C and 6C.
West elevator provides access to bedrooms 146W-156W (on floor 1M), 234W–256W, 334W–356W, 434W–456W and 534W–556W and Living Groups 1E (on floor 1M), 2D, 2E, 3D, 3E, 4D, 4E and 5E.
Pavilion elevator provides access to the pavilion on the fourth floor from the first and basement floors only.
All elevators provide access to the laundry room on the basement floor.
If desired, we will store your empty luggage during your stay. Simply fill out and attach a luggage tag (found in your bedroom) to each piece of luggage and place it outside your bedroom door. To retrieve your luggage, contact Guest Services.
Located on the first floor, the Program Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weekend hours vary, based on the academic schedule for the day). The Program Administrative team is available to assist you with any program-specific questions during office hours.
Available online through your bedroom computer (via the Television icon on its desktop), in your living group lounge, and in Tata River View Lounge on the second floor.
Located near the entrance to Tata Classroom 100 on the first floor and near the entrance to Tata River View Lounge on the second floor.
Questions While on Campus?
Our Guest Services team is available to assist you throughout your stay, and will handle any concierge services needed while you are on campus. Additionally, they can assist you with any needs related to your bedroom, our facilities, or other campus services, including replacement of lost keys.
Guest Services is available at the Chao Center Front Desk Sunday-Friday from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM and Saturday from 6:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can also reach Guest Services by phone at +1.617.495.8888 (5.8888 or the one-touch button from any campus phone) and email at Guest Services.
For questions pre-arrival: Please contact the Program Coordinator noted in your admission letter.
No. Your intensive program schedule generally allows for little free time. However, several rental car agencies are located close to each facility if you decide to rent a car. See the Transportation section for more details.
HBS campus programs – The Harvard Business School campus is located in Boston across the Charles River from Harvard University and Harvard Square. View our campus map and directions. Public transportation, uber service, and taxicabs are readily available from Logan International Airport and from the Amtrak train hub at South Station. In addition, executive car service can be pre-arranged by contacting a service provider, including:
Boston Coach: 1.800.672.7676 (outside the U.S.: +1.617.387.7676)
India programs – The Harvard Business School classroom is located at the Taj Lands End hotel in Mumbai, 12 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and 8 km from Santa Cruz Domestic Airport. Taxicabs are readily available outside both airports. If you are arriving from outside India, we suggest that you book a car directly with the Taj Lands End. Visit the Mumbai Local website for maps, directions, and more details.
Other off-campus programs – You will receive your residence assignment and other pertinent information in your admissions email prior to the start of your program. Public transportation and taxicabs are readily available from the local international airport or train station. In addition, executive car service can be pre-arranged by contacting a local service provider.
HBS campus programs – Logan International Airport is located approximately eight miles (12.8 km) from the HBS campus. During rush hour, you should allow 45 minutes to one hour to get to campus; at other times of day, 20 to 30 minutes. Visit the Massachusetts Port Authority website for more information.
HBS campus programs – South Station is located approximately six miles (9.6 km) from the HBS campus. During rush hour, you should allow 25 to 35 minutes to get to campus; at other times of day, 15 to 20 minutes. Visit the Amtrak website for train schedules and rail information.
China programs offered at the Harvard Center Shanghai – The nearest train station is Lujiazui Station on Line 2 of the Shanghai Metro.
Europe programs – Information will be provided in the information packet you receive prior to the start of the program.
India programs – The most efficient means of traveling to the Taj Lands End hotel is by car.
Please allow a minimum of one hour to retrieve your luggage and travel to Harvard Business School from Logan Airport. When you arrive in Boston, please direct your taxi to Harvard Business School, 111 Western Avenue, Boston. Your taxi should enter campus through the Soldiers Field Park One Western Avenue entrance. This entrance is accessible off of Western Avenue and is adjacent to the parking garage. Ask your taxi driver to proceed to the guard booth. Give the guard your name and the program name. Your taxi will then be allowed entrance to campus. If you are bringing your own car, we will have parking permits available at registration.
HBS is a nondriving campus. For the safety of our community, taxis are allowed on campus only for program arrivals and departures. There is a taxi stand on campus serviced by Metro Cab (+1.617.254.6060). You may call in advance or walk down to the taxi stand adjacent to the Soldiers Field parking garage.
When calling a taxi on departure day, use "Harvard Business School/Chao Center." When calling a taxi on a nondeparture day, use "Harvard Business School/111 Western Avenue/Guard Booth". If you prefer, guest services would be happy to call a taxi for you.
Shad Hall Fitness & Recreation Center is the HBS community athletic facility. You will initially need to register at Shad Hall by signing the Statement of Informed Consent. Your Executive Education name badge is subsequently used for access and to exchange for a towel and day locker key at the equipment desk.
Visit the Shad Hall website for hours of operation and amenity information or call the automated information line at +1.617.496.SHAD (6.7423 from any campus phone) for hours.
You will first need to obtain a pool pass (which includes towel service) from the Chao Center front desk. Blodgett Pool is located just across N. Harvard Street from campus. Visit the Blodgett Pool website or call +1.617.495.1789 (5.1789 from any residence hall phone) for hours of operation.
Packages should be addressed to:
[Your name]
[Your program name]
[Your residence hall (including room number if possible)]
Harvard Business School
25 Harvard Way
Boston, MA 02163
NOTE: Shipments from outside the United States must be cleared through Customs by the recipient before they can be released. We recommend bringing all personal effects with you rather than shipping them separately. This will eliminate returning to the airport after arrival for Customs inspection. Past participants have found that paying for excess baggage is no more expensive than paying for separate air freight shipment.
Packages are received at the HBS mail facility during business hours, Monday through Friday only. Accepted packages are scanned and delivered to Executive Education for sorting and delivery to each of the three residence halls. Packages are delivered to participants' bedrooms once daily in the late afternoon. Please refer to our on-campus package delivery section for important information.
If you are in need of urgent assistance while on campus, call +1.617.495.1212 (5.1212 or the one-touch button from any from any residence-hall phone) to reach the Harvard University Police Department. (NOTE: the emergency number while off campus is 911.)
If it is not an emergency, Mount Auburn Hospital's Walk-in Center (+1.617.499.5065) offers treatment for many non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. The Walk-in Center is open Monday–Friday 7:45 AM–7:30 PM and Saturday–Sunday 8:45 AM–4:30 PM. No appointment is necessary.
If you exhibit more serious medical symptoms than handled at the Walk-in Center, you will be transferred to the Mount Auburn Hospital Emergency Department for treatment.
Almost all areas of the HBS campus have wireless Internet access, including all facilities within the Executive Education Complex. See the Wireless section for more details.
Each living group lounge has a shared printer. See the Printing on Campus section for more information. If you need assistance, please contact Program Technology Services at +1.617.495.8835 (5.8835 from any campus phone) or ptshelp@hbs.edu.
Unfortunately, we cannot make change for large bills. The HBS COOP in the Spangler Center may be able to make change for you. For local banking information, please see Banking. NOTE: Executive Education has a no-tipping policy.
The vending machines located in the tunnel just outside Esteves Hall and in the basement of Tata Hall both sell pain relievers. The HBS COOP in Spangler Center sells some over-the-counter medication. Additionally, there is a CVS Pharmacy within walking distance across the river in Harvard Square at 6 John F. Kennedy Street. The store is open 24 hours daily; the pharmacy hours are: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–10:00 PM, and Saturday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.
There are four outdoor tennis courts adjacent to Shad Hall open spring through fall. Court reservations for one 60-minute time slot may be made up to two days in advance by calling +1.617.495.6060 (5.6060 from any campus phone). Rackets and other equipment are available to borrow.
The HBS COOP [+1.617.495.6592 (5.6592 from any campus phone)] is located on the basement level of Spangler Center, and is open Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM–5:00 PM.
The larger Harvard COOP (+1.617.499.2000) is located in Harvard Square, across the Charles River from campus, at 1400 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge. The store is open Monday–Saturday 9:00 AM–9:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Harvard Square is a popular destination featuring numerous shops, bars and restaurants—is located just across the Charles River from the HBS campus in Cambridge (about a 10–15 minute walk). The best route to the Square is to walk across campus on Harvard Way and take a right onto North Harvard Street. This road will turn into JFK Street when you cross the bridge and leads straight into Harvard Square.
The closest Automated Teller Machine (ATM) on campus is located in Chao Center on Floor B. It works with the following cards/networks: American Express, Cirrus, Discover, MasterCard, Maestro, NYCE, Plus, Pulse, Star and Visa. There is also an ATM on the basement level of Spangler Center.
Complimentary, self-service washers and dryers are located in each of our residence halls. Detergent and dryer sheets are available in each room.
Esteves Hall: The laundry room is located next to the north elevator on the first floor
McArthur Hall: A laundry room is located adjacent to each elevator lobby on the first floor
Tata Hall: The laundry room is located between the south and west elevators on the basement level (accessible via all elevators)
Lapels Dry Cleaning provides drying cleaning/laundry service. All dry cleaning/laundry items should be placed in the bag provided in your bedroom and left outside your bedroom door by 8:00 AM. Each bag must have a completed slip with your name, building name, and room number. Once ready, your items will be delivered to your room. Please see the Dry Cleaning website to sign up for the service and for rate/delivery information.
Need Help on Campus?
Guest Services
Email: guestservices@hbs.edu
Telephone: +1.617.495.8888
(5.8888 or the one-touch Guest Services button from any
residence hall phone)
SUN–FRI: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM
SAT: 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
Need Help on Campus?
Guest Services
Email: guestservices@hbs.edu
Telephone: +1.617.495.8888
(5.8888 or the one-touch Guest Services button from any
residence hall phone)
SUN–FRI: 6:00 AM–9:00 PM
SAT: 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
