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Property Amenities
Overlooking Kenmore Square, the Hotel Commonwealth is two blocks from Fenway Park and Back Bay, and five blocks from the Hynes Convention Center.
On-site dining and refreshment choices include the Eastern Standard Brasserie.
The building's first level houses a local bank, along with boutiques selling pastries, vintage used books, custom-fit jeans, and fine wines. Guests enjoy around-the-clock access to a fitness center, room service, and in-room massage (surcharge). Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. Guests can choose from approximately 300 titles in a complimentary DVD library. The hotel also features 6000 feet of meeting space.
Rooms
Spacious guestrooms offer views of Fenway Park, Kenmore Street, or Commonwealth Avenue. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses, Frette Italian linens, down duvets, and an abundance of plump pillows. Bathrooms include marble floors and vanities, make/up shaving mirrors, Fresh products, and terrycloth robes.
Rooms at the Hotel Commonwealth have two multi-line phones: one cordless phone that works throughout the hotel and a digital-display programmable speakerphone. Guests also receive a personal telephone number. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access are complimentary.
32-inch high-definition TVs in each room come with complimentary HBO, and DVD and CD players. Guests can choose from approximately 300 titles in a complimentary DVD library.
Turndown service includes chocolate-covered cookies.
Room Amenities
Dining
Eastern Standard Brasserie - Casual dining. Seasonal terrace overlooking Kenmore Square. American cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch.
Commonwealth Coffee - Hot spot for coffee in Kenmore Square. Located in the hotel lobby. Open daily from 7 AM to 10 AM. Offers a conneiseur selection, including foamy capuccinos and deep rich roasts, and traditional cups of tea.
Island Creek Oyster Bar - A New England original designed to celebrate and educate diners about oysters and the bounty of the sea, Island Creek Oyster Bar is also a celebration of community. The centerpiece of the room is a 25-seat bar that is divided by a grand raw bar display that features an extensive list of 12-18 oysters, as well as lobsters, clams, shrimp and other specialties. In addition to extensive seafood offerings, our menu also features "from the land" selections for our non-seafood eating friends.
The Hawthorne - The finest elements of the craft cocktail movement pair with a focus on hospitality, comfort and geniality. Jackson Cannon is nationally recognized as one of the country's top mixologists and craft tenders. The Hawthorne is the next incarnation of his vision and the first in which the bar is truly positioned as the star. The expansive cocktail menu is filled with nouveau classics, rediscovered gems and creations that change daily. The bartenders remain ever willing to interpret guests' desires with on-the-spot concoctions.
Recreation
The hotel's 24-hour fitness center is equipped with cardio machines, a strength-training machine, free weights, and televisions. Guests also enjoy discounted access to the Boston Sports Club, two blocks away, which has an indoor pool.
The Charles River, three blocks away, offers seasonal boating, canoeing, sailing, and boat tours, with jogging and cycling paths winding through parks along the river's banks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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out of 181 reviews
“take me back anytime”
it was absolutely marvelous. the bed was so comfortable, the staff very friendly and attentive, the restaurant scrumptous (best ever granola), the rooms were sparkling clean, the shower was fabulous, there was a super magnifying mirror in the bathroom and it was right next to the kenmore t station
“Worth Every Penny!”
Enjoyed stay from start to finish! Couldnt be happier with decision to stay there!
“Outstanding”
I'm a BU parent and could not be better Hotel for me.Service is excellent.rooms are great and even the small gym has great equipment. Can't wait to go again...
“Great location, great beds!”
Right at the Commonwealth exit off of the green line on the T (Boston's subway system). Located right by Fenway and Boston University. Very close to park and gardens. Short walk to art museums. Great range in dining choices nearby, from the standard fast food to nice restaurants, as well as places to buy snacks and beverages to take to your room. Didn't have or need a car! Concierge was very helpful with directions and suggested alternative things to do and how to get there. My stay was off-season for Fenway, but there was still a lot of people out and about at all times. As a single female traveler, I felt safe walking in the area, even at night. And even though it was busy, I heard little street noise when inside the hotel. Room was spacious, with the bed separated from the desk/lounge area by curtains. Large desk with good lighting that you can comfortable work or eat at. 2 tv's one in lounge area and one to watch while in bed. Bed was very comfortable, lots of fluffy pillows and duvet. There was an in-room safe and fully stocked refrigerator. Bathroom was mainly marble. Large shower-head, good water pressure and no shortage of hot water. Nice towels. A couple things were not so good. It was expensive, considering the time of year. You need to use the bellman to bring your bags in -- you walk up a flight of stairs to get to the lobby. And the length of cord on the hair dryer was so short that I couldn't use it to style my hair.
“convinient to transportation”
Good, clean accessible accomodations, near Boston university and the T
“Great Hotel!!”
We were just staying the night to see a concert and wanted a hotel near the venue. Though a bit pricey it is well worth the cost. The location is perfect, walking distance to Fenway, Lansdowne St., BU, next to the T. The personnel were super friendly and helpful. Valet parking is also pricey, but it was so nice to be able to drive up and not have to worry about parking in Boston. The hotel and the room were immaculate. The rooms were really quiet. You couldn't hear the traffic at all. The temp control in the room was great. The bed was super comfortable. I don't write reviews often, but I love this hotel!!
“Great place!!”
Great stay!!! My only complaint is the amount it cost to use valet parking, but the ease of it made it fairly worth it!!
“Great experience”
Excellent hotel, restaurants & service. definitely will stay there again
“Awesome!”
All of the staff were wonderful! Especially one of the doormen - Nick! He was always helpful with information & very friendly! We came just for a Redsox Game at Fenway, & our room had a great view of the ball park!
“Great Hotel!”
Absolutely loved this hotel! Very convenient to everything.
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The preferred airport for Hotel Commonwealth is Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi.
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