Why Marlborough

Native Americans followed our roads for their tribal gatherings. Colonial patriots followed our roads to plan their revolution. Corporate leaders have followed our roads to build their dreams.

Marlborough has a long history of hosting important meetings, and for good reason. Since the earliest Indian paths converged in our hills, Marlborough has been at the Crossroads of New England™, a central location convenient and accessible from all points of the compass.

Today Marlborough is the region’s premier meeting and function destination, with an outstanding exposition center, the largest concentration of hotel rooms beyond Greater Boston, unparalleled highway access, and top-flight amenities at value prices.

Productivity Starts Here

In corporate meetings, productivity is paramount. But productivity starts before your meeting even begins: your colleagues should arrive relaxed, refreshed, and ready to go.

Hold your event in Marlborough, and see just how ready they are. An easy drive from most of New England. Convenient from Logan and regional airports. And if they’re staying over the night before, we have an exceptional variety of comfortable accommodations to put them in the right state of mind.

Marlborough’s facilities are second to none. Located in the heart of New England’s booming high-technology region, our hotels and conference centers feature flexible meeting space, state-of-the-art presentation technology, business services, and professional assistance to ensure that your event is flawless.

National Fly-Fishing Show. International Gem and Jewelry Show. New England Apparel Club. New England Job Shop Shows. These are just a few of the major events held in Marlborough’s Royal Plaza Trade Center.

With one acre of floor space, the Trade Center has room for 280 exhibitor booths and thousands of attendees, or can host 2,500 attendees for dynamic, theater-style presentations. On-site event management, show offices, and 1,800 parking spaces make the Trade Center your comprehensive convention and expo solution!
For more information contact the Royal Plaza Trade Center at .

• Floor Area: 47,500 square feet
• Booths (8’ x 10’): 280
• Ceiling Height: 21 feet
• Freight Doors: (2) 10’ x 10’ and (1) 14’ x 16’
• Lighting: 85 foot-candles, metal halide
• Utilities: air, water and drainage, electrical
• Floor Load: 125 lbs. per square foot/unlimited
• Parking: 1,800 total free parking spaces

Located on-site at the Trade Center, All American Exposition Services provides your event with complete event support, including planning, design, decoration, graphics and signage, storage, drayage, custom displays, and A/V support. For information call .

You’re hosting a family reunion. Uncle Henry lives in Hartford, Aunt Polly lives in Providence, and Grandma is coming all the way from Grand Isle. Where’s the best place to reunite? Marlborough, of course!

Marlborough is perfect for family events, school groups, clubs, churches — just about any occasion that brings people together. We’re convenient for everyone in your gathering, so you’ll spend less time driving and more time having fun. Our hotels provide a full range of meeting spaces, recreation, restaurants, and amenities to fit every budget. Plus, your group can build great memories together in Boston, Sturbridge, Plimoth, Lexington/Concord, and other popular nearby attractions.

Is Tops For Ice Groups!

Attention hockey teams and figure skaters! Marlborough’s New England Sports Center is one of the nation’s preeminent ice skating facilities, with four full-sized rinks and four acres of activities under one roof. NESC hosts hockey tournaments, camps, and figure-skating events throughout the year. Olympic skaters like gold medalist Ilia Kulik train at the NESC prior to competition. The facility includes a fitness center, 24 team rooms, a function area, restaurant, snack bar, pro shop, and entertainment center. Call for information.