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Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Fenway Park

VIP Access

2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; sushi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Amenities
Policies

Superb

Property highlights

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Restaurant

Bar

Laundry facilities

Air conditioning

500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02215

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Health club
Valet parking
Room service
24-hour business center
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Lobby fireplace
Front-desk safe

For families

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels

Room options

Suite (Fenway Park Suite)

65 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite

93 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Kenmore)

44 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite (Commonwealth)

48 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Fenway)

44 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Kenmore)

44 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Executive Suite

56 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Fenway)

44 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

In Fenway–Kenmore
Fenway Park - 6 min walk
Newbury Street - 8 min walk
Northeastern University - 13 min walk
Hynes Convention Center - 13 min walk
Boston University - 15 min walk
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 19 min walk
Boston Museum of Fine Arts - 19 min walk
Copley Place - 19 min walk
Children's Hospital Boston - 20 min walk
Copley Square - 21 min walk

Getting around

Logan International Airport (BOS) - 11 min drive
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 31 min drive
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 32 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 34 min drive
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 36 min drive
Boston Yawkey Station - 7 min walk
Back Bay Station - 24 min walk
Boston Ruggles Station - 26 min walk
Kenmore Station - 1 min walk
Blandford Street Station - 6 min walk
Hynes Convention Center Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

Flour Bakery + Cafe - 13 min walk
Gre.Co - 15 min walk
The Capital Grille - 15 min walk
Deuxave - 7 min walk
Citizen Public House - 9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Commonwealth

Hotel Commonwealth offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Fenway Park and Northeastern University. Guests can visit the health club for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Blue Ribbon Sushi, one of 2 restaurants, which serves sushi and is open for lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Kenmore Station is steps away and Blandford Street Station is 6 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA), COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC), and COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Social distancing measures in place

Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Temperature checks available for guests

Masks and gloves available

Hand sanitizer provided

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place

This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

245 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in time from 4 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome

Internet

WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

Onsite valet parking (USD 72.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Shopping
Discount at nearby fitness center
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (12500 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop

Facilities

ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Health club

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Wheelchair accessible
Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

48-inch flat-screen TV
Premium digital channels
Netflix
Pay movies

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillowtop mattress
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

In-room massage

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

Desk
WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave (on request)

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Blue Ribbon Sushi - This sushi bar specializes in sushi and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Pescador - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:

Resort fee: USD 46.58 per accommodation, per night

Resort fee inclusions:

Additional inclusions
Fitness center access
In-room bottled water
Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 18–30 per person

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

Valet parking costs USD 72.00 per night with in/out privileges

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of:

SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

State tax ID - C1024114688

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Commonwealth offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Commonwealth does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Hotel Commonwealth?

This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Commonwealth?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Commonwealth?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 72.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Commonwealth?

You can check in from 4 PM - midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Commonwealth?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (8-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Commonwealth and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, kayaking, and sailing. Hotel Commonwealth also has a health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Commonwealth?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring sushi.

What's the area around Hotel Commonwealth like?

Hotel Commonwealth is a short 1-minute walk from Kenmore Station and 6 minutes' walk from Fenway Park.

9.2

Superb

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Very good

27 Sept 2023

Great stay, a bit pricey

The hotel and its staff were amazing. We went to a concert at Fenway MGM and the location was awesome. The cost was high for a weeknight stay in September. It would be nice if the parking was included. I had free WiFi but could not get it to work.