It is located in Kenmore Square next to the Rafik B. Hariri Building, which houses the Questrom School of Business.

[2] Among the artists to perform at the Starlight were Ruby Braff, Tanya Hart, Tal Farlow, Phil Wilson, Scott Hamilton, Guy Van Duser, Marian McPartland, and Chris Connor.

[10] In August 2001, the Boston Redevelopment Authority approved the university's plan to convert the hotel into a dormitory.

However, residents do enjoy a number of amenities that are unusual for dormitory style housing, owing to the building's previous life as a hotel.

Under normal circumstances these parking areas are reserved for staff members with the proper permit.

The university also sells spaces during Red Sox games at nearby Fenway Park.