Hotel Commonwealth in Boston, MA

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Hotel Commonwealth

Location. The Hotel Commonwealth stands above the Kenmore Square "T" subway station in Boston, Mass. Fenway Park is located two blocks away, while the shops along Newbury Street are three blocks from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The first level of the Hotel Commonwealth building is occupied by a shopping promenade. The hotel's elegant lobby is located on the second floor. The Great Bay is a fine-dining establishment specializing in seafood and beef entrées paired with organically grown vegetables. The Eastern Standard Brasserie serves casual meals. This restaurant has gained popularity as a pre- and post-Red Sox game destination. The Fountain Lounge displays contemporary design and serves champagne, martinis, sake and Japanese appetizers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Recreational amenities include a complimentary, 24-hour fitness center with cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, free weights, and flat-screen televisions. A complimentary DVD library offers approximately 200 movies for in-room viewing. Pets are welcome for a fee.

Guestrooms. This five-story hotel offers 150 guestrooms with views of Fenway Park, Kenmore Street or Commonwealth Avenue. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses, Frette Italian linens, down duvets and a selection of pillows. Bathrooms contain marble floors and vanities, makeup mirrors, terry-cloth bathrobes, slippers and L'Occitane toiletries. Personal guestroom phone numbers may be requested. Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available. Laptop-compatible, in-room safes are complimentary. Rooms provide flat-screen televisions. iHome docking stations are available upon request. In-room massage may be requested.

Expert Tip. Located on the first floor of the hotel building, shops include gourmet boutiques, purveyors of luxury items, jewelry stores, clothiers and even a photography gallery and a floral studio.

Surrounding Area

KENMORE SQUARE/FENWAY PARK

Room Information - Hotel Commonwealth

Bed Type:  Short Description: Kenmore Room Long Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress, Frette Italian linens, down bedding, multiple pillows. View of Kenmore Street. 350-375 square feet. 27-inch flat-screen TV with complimentary HBO and DVD/CD player. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Two multi-line phones: one cordless that works throughout the hotel, the other a digital-display programmable speaker telephone. Personal telephone number and voice mail. Bathroom with marble floor and vanity, makeup/shaving mirror, and L’Occitane products. Terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers. 24-hour in-room massage available (surcharge).  Minibar, desk, safe. Oversized upholstered chair. Complimentary daily newspaper. Turndown service.   Bed Type:  Short Description: Fenway Room Long Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress, Frette Italian linens, down bedding, multiple pillows. View of Fenway Park. 450-475 square feet. 27-inch flat-screen TV with complimentary HBO and DVD/CD player. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Two multi-line phones: one cordless that works throughout the hotel, the other a digital-display programmable speaker telephone. Personal telephone number and voice mail. Bathroom with marble floor and vanity, makeup/shaving mirror, and L’Occitane products. Terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers. 24-hour in-room massage available (surcharge).  Minibar, desk, safe. Oversized upholstered chair. Complimentary daily newspaper. Turndown service.   Bed Type:  Short Description: Commonwealth Room Long Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress, Frette Italian linens, down bedding, multiple pillows. View of Commonwealth Avenue. 520 square feet. Sitting area with oversized chairs separated from sleeping area by drapes. Two 27-inch flat-screen TVs with complimentary HBO, and DVD/CD player. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Two multi-line phones: one cordless that works throughout the hotel, the other a digital-display programmable speaker telephone. Personal telephone number and voice mail. Bathroom with marble floor and vanity, makeup/shaving mirror, and L’Occitane products. Terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers. 24-hour in-room massage available (surcharge).  Minibar, desk, safe. Complimentary daily newspaper. Turndown service.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in - $50/Day on Cred Card
Extra person charges - $25/Adult/Night
Floors - 5
Guestrooms - 150
Hotel Built - 2003
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 21
On-site car rental
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Charles River: 3 blocks
Museum of Fine Arts: 1.0 mile
Boston Common: 1.5 miles
Harvard University: 2.5 miles
Faneuil Hall Marketplace: 2.5 miles
Fleet Center (NBA Celtics, NHL Bruins): 2.5 miles
New England Aquarium: 3.0 miles
Christopher Columbus Park: 3.0 miles

Driving Directions - Hotel Commonwealth

From Boston Logan International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is six miles.

Exit airport and follow signs to Sumner Tunnel/I-93.
Take I-93 North and exit at Storrow Drive.
Proceed on Storrow Drive to Kenmore Square exit.
Turn right onto Beacon Street.
Make a U-turn around the bus station.