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4.0 of 5
500 Commonwealth Avenue, (Kenmore Square, Fenway Park), Boston, MA 02215
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Hotel Commonwealth
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5.0 of 5 stars 1099 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Eastern Standard(87)
  • Fenway Park(45)
  • Great location(36)
  • Junior suite(27)
  • Very nice(27)
  • Friendly and helpful(22)
  • Creek Oyster bar(22)
  • Kenmore square(20)
  • Newbury street(19)
  • Red Sox(19)
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West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
2 reviews
“Will return”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

What a first class expierence! Everything about our visit was excepional. The elegant decor throughout, we were upgraded to a junior suite on the 5th floor over looking the famous Citgo sign. The room amenities were elegant including towels, sheets, "fresh" toiletries products and a comfortable sitting area with desk and 2 tvs. Staff also first class, from the doormen to the desk and bellstaff, all were equally professional and attentive. We had a elegant cocktail at The Hawthorne and a yummy breakfast in Eastern Standard.
Will look forward to our next visit!

Room Tip: 5th floor super
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Service at it finest”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 via mobile

A wonderful hotel, stand above all. You first walk in, greeted by a doorman, walk into beautiful foyer. Staff attentive and polite. In the heart of boston, walking distance to many great sights.

Room: open, clean and the bed great. Fenway room equipped with a view of fenway park. Hdtv and a blu-ray player. Offer a lot of bang for your buck. Free internet service, movie rental and even board game.

Downside: I stayed on the 2nd floor and there is no ice machine. You need to go to 3rd - 5th floor.

A great hotel right above the kenmore subway exit.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Coventry, Rhode Island
1 review
“Highly recommend”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel to everyone - they have a wide variety of people while I stayed - families, young couples etc and they only time I heard a peep was in the lobby. Hallways quiet ALL night. The entitre staff were extremely helpful and unbelievably quick. We asked for an extra robe, delivered within 5 minutes, same for a coffee pot for the morning. Room service was also not only fast but the food was HOT!! I travel quite a bit and will definitely come back to this hotel. Oh and they also were great w/restaurant recommendations...not only did they send us to my now "new favorite" but had the restaurant hostess greet us by name and lead us by a waiting line to a seat....talk about service!!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Very nice...but the best in Boston?”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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Pros: Attentive staff, three nice restaurants on site, newer property, clean

Cons: no preferred seating at restaurants for hotel guests; 1 of 3 restaurants closed for private party (really?!); a bit off the beaten path; lobby was nice but not spectacular; walls were a bit thin.

Spent $400 for a king suite. Nice room but the hotel only has 4 floors so traffic noise is a concern. The rooms was nice but not "old world elegant". Our sitting room was quite large but sparsely furnished. It's a $20 cab ride to downtown; in the winter don't try to walk it - way too cold.

For my money, the Lenox has more charm, more elegance, and a much better location. Hotel Nine Zero is also in the hunt.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Really enjoyed it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

I stayed here for one night while on a business trip. The bed was super-comfortable and the staff was great. It was really cozy at this hotel. Overall, highly recommended! The room was very nice. Quiet.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 500 Commonwealth Avenue, (Kenmore Square, Fenway Park), Boston, MA 02215
Price range (per night):* INR15,154 - 27,848

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