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Hotel Commonwealth

500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Hotel Commonwealth
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 245 reviews from 3 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 245 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Would recommend to friends and family and it'll be our first choice of Boston hotels." source Orbitz

    "This was by far, the most wonderful hotel stay I have had." source Hotels.com

    "Great place to stay, if you want to catch Red SoxÂ’s game you canÂ’t find a closer hotel." source Expedia

    "Highly recommend you staying here." source Hotels.com

    "I would definitely recommend this hotel." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "Good sized rooms, clean; friendly, helpful staff." source Orbitz

    "This hotel was very nice, vry clean, and all staff was very professional." source Hotels.com

    "Room was very clean, very comfortable." source Hotels.com

    "The room was very clean and spacious." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "From the minute we walked in the door to the minute we left the service was fantastic." source Orbitz

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Fantastic location for families with Boston University students/members." source Expedia

    "and had itÂ’s own sitting area, comfortable bed, two t." source Expedia

    "We loved the location in relation to Fenway - it was perfect." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "The only downside that I was not aware of was that we were going to be charged 39 dollars to park our car." source Hotels.com

More information on Hotel Commonwealth

Like a Hollywood starlet strolling the red carpet in vintage Chanel, this boutique hotel is a hot young thing with a traditional, elegant look. Opened in 2003, the five-story building in the heart of Kenmore Square boasts extensive business features as well as luxurious amenities such as Frette linens and large marble bathrooms. Formerly quite scruffy, Kenmore Square has undergone a face-lift -- helped immeasurably by the opening of this hotel, which draws a lot of business from nearby Boston University and from local cultural institutions. My favorite guest rooms are the huge Commonwealth units; each has a king bed and a heavy curtain that draws across the center of the room, separating the sleeping area and the "parlor." These rooms overlook the bustling street, outdoor restaurant seating, and the upgraded square's new bus station. You might prefer a Fenway room -- they're smaller, but they face the legendary ballpark (directly across the Mass. Pike). Facilities: 2 restaurants (seafood, bistro); lounge; exercise room; concierge; business center; room service; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning; rooms for those w/limited mobility Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Check-in Time:

3 p.m.

Check-out Time:

12 p.m.

Total Rooms:

150 rooms.150

Total Floors:

5 floors.

Rooms:

150 units

Price

$209-$349 standard double; $229-$389 mini-suite or parlor room. Extra person $20. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. Packages and AAA discount available, V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

T: Green Line B, C, or D to Kenmore

Area

Boston, MA, 02215, US

Parking

Valet parking $34

Pets

Pets accepted; $25 deposit

Attractions

City Center 0 SouthBoston Duck Tours 1 EastHancock Observatory 1 EastFaneuil Hall Marketplace 3 EastFranklin Park Zoo 3 SouthHynes Veteran Memorial Center 1 East

Dining

Great BaySlip from the lobby into the inviting world of Great Bay with a menu that simmers with the best of the sea. This seafood paradise is the latest innovations of Christopher Meyer and Chef Michael Schlow-one of Food and Wines top 10 New Chefs in the country

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