On the Penthouse level of Eastgate, the lounge offers spectacular views of Boston - a great place for a private party, or just to spend time with friends & family.

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Facilities

Watch ESPN and more! View the channel line-up here.	Quality speakers can be connected to your laptop or MP3 player	Yamaha Digital Piano - Click here to obtain a key...	Nintendo Wii* - See Eastgate's Wii Program for more details...	Sing along to your favourite tunes with Eastgate's Karaoke machine*

*Surcharge applies

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A Community Space

The lounge is currently free until 1:00 AM.

With so little commonspace in Eastgate, the lounge is a great venue for all residents to gather & have fun. When it is not reserved for a private party, feel free to come in and watch TV or play the piano. Keep in mind that the lounge is community space so please be considerate of others. If you've been watching TV for a while and somebody asks to change the channel, please come to an agreement. If you want to practice the piano while others are present, please use headphones. If you wish to bring a snack or a soft drink (no alcohol) as you watch television or gaze out the window, all we ask is that you clean up after yourself, and have provided cleaning supplies for you to do so. Don't remove the cleaning supplies from the lounge - if the supplies aren't there or are running low, e-mail the Treasurers (eastgate hyphen lounge [at] mit (dot) edu) to let them know. Also, ensure that you empty the trash when you leave. A fine will be levied for residents who leave any mess or garbage behind, whether they have a reservation or not. If you want the lounge all to yourself, you MUST reserve it (see below).

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Private Events

Residents have the opportunity to reserve the lounge for private events, or events for your floor (see the Floor Rep Program for more information).

To ensure the commonspace remains well maintained and that all residents have the opportunity to access the lounge, any resident who reserves the lounge must read, understand, and agree to the Eastgate Lounge Rules of Use before a reservation will be approved. Fines apply for violations of these rules, and misuse or damage of any Eastgate-owned equipment.

Reserving the Lounge

• Only Eastgate residents can reserve the lounge.
• Reservations must be made online using the link below.
• The fee is $10 for reservations of 3 hours or less, and $5 for each additional hour over 3 hours (maximum: 6 hours).
  • If you have a great idea for an event that you would like to open to the entire Eastgate community, you may be able to reserve the lounge for free, or at a reduced rate - click here for more information...
  • Floor Reps can host floor events (of three hours or less) in the lounge for free. Click here for more information on Eastgate's Floor Rep Program.
• Access to the karoake machine and CD-player requires a key, and a $5 surcharge applies.
  • If you just want to connect your laptop or MP3-player to the speakers, there is no surcharge.
• Access to the Nintendo Wii is available for a $5 surcharge, or free to members of the Eastgate Wii Program.
  • If you decide to join the Wii Program within 7 days of your reservation, the $5 will be credited toward your membership fee (be sure to note your lounge reservation date when you turn in your Wii Program payment).
• Payment in full must be received no later than 7pm two days after you make the reservation, or by 7pm the day before your event, whichever is earlier.
  • Failure to deliver payment by this date/time will result in the cancellation of your reservation without further notice.
• Reservations made less than 7 days in advance are subject to a $10 late fee.
• Reservations cannot be made more than 31 days in advance, and must be made by 11:59pm two days prior to your event date.
  • If you wish to make a last-minute reservation, please contact the Treasurers at eastgate hyphen lounge [at] mit (dot) edu (response to requests is not guaranteed).
• Parties must end by 1am for the comfort of other residents.
• Music must be off by 11pm for parties on Sunday through Thursday nights, and by 1am on Friday and Saturday nights.
  • If any resident complains about the noise-level, you must reduce the volume.
• Events where alcohol will be served require additional approval (see below).
• Fire safety regulations do not permit more than 75 people in the lounge at any time!

[If you do not have an MIT certificate, but wish to view the lounge calendar, please click here]

If you experience technical difficulties with the calendar that are not listed in the Website FAQ, please contact eastgate hyphen web [at] mit (dot) edu.

This quick 5-question survey will provide the EEC with valuable feedback, and help us create a lounge reservation policy that best meets the needs of the residents of Eastgate.

Events with Alcohol

If you plan to have alcohol at your event, you must register your event in accordance with MIT policy and Massachusetts state law. Download the Eastgate Alcohol Registration Form (below), fill it out, and drop it off in the House Manager's office. It's that easy! Just make sure to do at least one week in advance.It is mandatory to post your Alcohol Registration Form, duly signed by the House Manager, outside the PH door during your reservation. Failure to do so will result in fines.

View the Alcohol Registration Form by clicking here (PDF)

Accessing the Karaoke Machine/CD Player

If you have requested and paid for access to the karaoke machine/CD player during your event, a key is required to open the stereo cabinet. Please contact the Treasurers (eastgate hyphen treasurers [at] mit (dot) edu) to arrange a time to pick up and drop off the key.

Accessing the Nintendo Wii

If you wish to access the Eastgate Wii at any time when the lounge is not reserved (subject to availability), or at no additional charge with your reservation, you must join the Eastgate Wii Program. Click here for more information...

If you have requested and paid for access to the Nintendo Wii during your event, you should request the code for the Wii safe from the Eastgate Wii Program page up to one hour before the start of your reservation. Note that by purchasing a one-day membership to the Eastgate Wii Program, you agreed to the conditions of membership explained here. Your membership is only valid on the day of your reservation, and will expire at midnight.

Cancelling an Existing Reservation

If you need to cancel your reservation, please contact the Treasurers (eastgate hyphen treasurer [at] mit (dot) edu). Note that, in accordance with the Eastgate Lounge Rules of use, a cancellation fee may be charged.

Questions about your reservation?

Answers to the most commonly asked questions can be found on the FAQ page.