Full disclosure: I have perhaps some undeserved bitterness toward the MIT Faculty Club since my bike was stolen from the rack outside. The club itself was a disappointment. I heard my conference would be held at the MIT Faculty Club and was expecting something luxurious. Instead, the club is on the sixth floor of the Sloan Building and is a collection of function rooms along a hallway. As Cat mentions, the views from the faculty club are amazing. Unlike Cat, I found the food surprisingly delicious. The veggie dishes were my favorite, including a chickpea-and-lentil stuffed tomato and an amazing corn side. MIT also seems to have its own red and white wines, labeled with "MIT 150," which were not particularly good but definitely a kick to drink. The decor could use major improvement. The furniture is what you'd find in a mid-level hotel. The chairs, by the end of multi-hour meetings, provide less-than-optimal ass-cushioning. The AV support for the club was also some of the worst I've experienced: Guys, learn how to use a projector, PowerPoint, and an audio hookup, and you'll solve a lot of your problems. Finally, there is the area security issue. I realize the Faculty Club was not responsible for the theft of my bike, but when I went inside to ask the admins for the number for the MIT Police, they were not surprised by my dilemma and said it happens all the time. If you visit the Faculty Club, be particularly vigilant about your property. read more

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My husband & I had our wedding reception here in October 2012 and had a wonderful experience! We worked with Elizabeth and she was amazing to plan with- every little detail was perfect and this place truly is a hidden gem. Our guests loved the food and atmosphere of the club and the city of Boston looked gorgeous through the venue windows during our reception. Elizabeth coordinated all of our vendor arrivals and set-up and made wedding planning a complete breeze. The Faculty Club had recently been updated prior to us getting married here and everything from the carpeting to the decor and furniture looked great and lent itself to a very classic and sophisticated feel. The staff was professional, attentive and all around amazing- I would recommend the MIT Faculty Club to anyone as a wonderful Boston area wedding venue! read more

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Our department used Faculty Club for catering recently and they did a phenomenal job. We were looking for a very specific lunch (Chicago style hot dogs) and out of the three vendors we were looking at, I had the most confidence in going with Faculty Club, despite using the other vendors in the past before. Elizabeth was great in ensuring me that they knew exactly what we'd be looking for and was even pointing some things out that were a great help, and other vendors didn't even think of. They even proactively said they could do signs on the tables explaining the Chicago style hot dog- something we were planning on doing, but I hadn't even mentioned it. When it came time for the actual event, the staff was great, very helpful. The morning coffee/tea/water set up looked great, and our organizers were even getting compliments on the coffee. Lunch went off without a hitch. Everything was ready before our planned schedule time. The green salad and pasta salad were getting great reviews from the guests, and the hot dogs were perfect. Look up how a Chicago style hot dog is done and they nailed it, right down to steamed poppy seed buns and neon green relish. The brownies and cookies for dessert were amazing as well. The buffet table set up looked great, and their decor selection, including flower arrangements for the guest tables all fit beautifully. The staff was even very accommodating in being able to stay past our original scheduled end time to provide refreshments for an afternoon break. Great communication with Faculty Club prior to the event, great set up, fantastic food... just overall amazing service. I would absolutely not hesitate using them again or eating in their facilities. read more

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My wife and I had our wedding here this past April. We absolutely loved working with Nina and Elizabeth - they were cheerful, dedicated, and great communicators. That was especially important to us, since we were organizing our wedding long distance. The prices were reasonable for having a wedding in Boston, too. On the day of, our guests raved about the food and the views from the club. It was a perfect venue for our group of 80 guests but could have held more easily. Things that my wife and I had overlooked when organizing the wedding were taken care of without us even knowing (for example we forgot table tents, and the FC staff took care of it without even asking us!) Thanks for making our special day go off without a hitch!!! read more

Everyone at the MIT Faculty Club is extremely gracious and professional. Listen to their advice because they are very knowledgeable event planners. It's a beautiful venue on a beautiful campus and I highly recommend it. read more

I had just under 50 days to plan my wedding, and it had to be in Boston. I am a graduate student at MIT, and so was aware about the Faculty Club (department used it previously for some events). So after looking at several other options in Boston I went with the Faculty Club, and was very happy with how it turned out. I consider the following definite bonuses and reasons to use the Faculty Club for a wedding, or other significant event: - All-inclusiveness: -- They provide an excellent menu (multiple courses, many different wines to choose from, hors d'oeuvre, etc.) -- Rooms for different types of events (we held our ceremony in one of the rooms, set up with a theater-style aisle, then guests transitioned to another room for a cocktail hour, and a third room for dinner - all set up specifically for these events) -- Dance floor (we didn't use this, but they do provide it) -- Beautiful view of course -- They made an excellent wedding cake that we, essentially, designed - They were able to respond to some modifications to our instructions up until like 3 days before the event - this made a difference since we were changing things until the last minute, pretty much - Despite being an MIT-affiliated facility, they did NOT require us to use MIT-exclusive vendors for other things (such as AV). This saved us thousands of dollars (no exaggeration), more on this below. - Very prompt and accurate communication. Some of our requirements were very specific (i.e. two separate toasts, one of which with vodka), and the staff accommodated them to the letter. Probably the biggest issue with the Club is that it's fairly expensive. It is, in my opinion, very high quality, but you do pay for it. This is not a critique, and it is only fair, but one should keep in mind that for a, for instance, wedding, one is looking at $150-$200 per guest (this includes everything though), which could be considered expensive. One last note: MIT AV, whose use is not enforced by the club, is atrociously expensive. Seeing how helpful the club was to my friend (best man) to set up and test the AV equipment prior to the event (they also provided furniture for this), I can't help but recommend to use another AV rental business from the area, and NOT MIT AV. This easily saves a thousand dollars, or more. read more

Wow!!! the inside of the Faculty Club looks fantastic with the new decor and furniture. Thankfully, the food is still fabulous and the staff couln't be more helpful. read more

The MIT Faculty Club is a hidden gem of Boston/Cambridge wedding venues and easily earned my 5 star rating. Nina, our coordinator, was extremely professional, promptly replied to all email requests and made the planning process a very enjoyable experience from start until finish. There were no "surprises" on the wedding day. Everything was executed exactly as discussed and decided on. The food and service exceeded expectations. My husband and I received tons of compliments after each course, especially the filet that was cooked a perfect medium and paired with seasonal fresh veggies. Even the bread basket tasted yummy! Yes, the decor may be top notch, but I'm sure your guests will care more that the food tastes delicious than what their sitting on. I was at many MIT events before the interior upgrades and catering changes, and there is a very noticeable difference post upgrades. It has one of the best views of the Boston skyline that gets more spectacular on a clear evening. Another big plus: it is VERY reasonably priced. Even picking the more expensive options, my husband and I saved a ton than if we had our wedding at other Boston/Cambridge venues. I only hope more couples will consider this great location! read more

My husband and I had our wedding at the MIT Faculty Club last fall. I honestly cannot say enough great things about this venue! The beautiful art-deco interior, amazing view of the Charles River from every window, unbelievable staff and the outstanding food - as the last reviewer said, this really is a hidden gem! I looked at a lot of venues in the Boston area and this was hands down the best choice for the price. I live in NC and planned a lot of the wedding via email with our coordinator, Nina. Nina was EXCELLENT. She responded to email right away, answered any question that came up, was always accommodating about meeting with me when I was in town and executed every detail of the wedding perfectly. I honestly don't have one single complaint! The food was outstanding and multiple people have comments on it since the wedding. One guest even said that the filet he had at our wedding was significantly better than one he had gotten at an expensive steak house downtown the night before. Aside from the quality of the actual food, the service was also amazing. My husband and I were served first and it seemed like it was just a matter of minutes before the whole reception was eating along with us (we had 150 guests). Everyone comment on how hot and fresh the food was and that the dinner service didn't drag like it does at some wedding receptions. Overall, like I said, I have no complaints and we are still getting compliments on how much our guests enjoyed the day! You cannot go wrong having your wedding here! read more