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Hotel Information: Featuring extra-spacious guestrooms, this independently owned hotel is a hit with baseball fans visiting Fenway Park, two blocks away. Shoppers appreciate the proximity to upscale Newbury Street stores. The Kenmore Square "T" station, located beneath the hotel, provides easy access to numerous other destinations. Fresh flowers adorn the elegant lobby, situated on the second floor. A shopping promenade is on the first level.
Amenity highlights: The Hotel Commonwealth's award-winning Great Bay restaurant showcases fresh seafood and imaginative accompaniments amid whimsical, ocean-inspired decor. The Eastern Standard Brasserie serves European and New England favorites; a seasonal terrace overlooks Kenmore Square. The sophisticated Foundation Lounge features creative cocktails, Zensai (Japanese appetizers), and recorded and live music.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Insider tip: A variety of ethnic restaurants are a block east of the hotel along Commonwealth Avenue.
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, L’Occitane products, terrycloth robes, and slippers.
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.
In-room entertainment centers have 27-inch flat-screen TVs with complimentary HBO, and DVD and CD players. Guests can choose from approximately 200 titles in a complimentary DVD library.
Turndown service includes chocolate-covered cookies.
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable/satellite TV
- CD player
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Complimentary newspaper
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Internet access - complimentary
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board
- Makeup mirror
- Massage - available in room
- Microwave (on request)
- Minibar
- Multi-line phone
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Rollaway beds
- Shower/tub combination
- Slippers
- Smoking rooms
- Turndown service
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
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.
- Ice skating nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
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 Great Bay seafood restaurant, the Eastern Standard Brasserie, and the Foundation Lounge.
The building's first level houses a local bank, along with boutiques selling gourmet chocolates, 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. A complimentary DVD library offers about 200 movies for in-room viewing.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Business services
- Coffee in lobby
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Express check-out
- Fitness equipment
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 5
- Number of rooms: 150
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (valet)
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Shopping on site
- Tour assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Video library
- Wedding services
Policies
The hotel permits small pets (surcharge).
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Small pets only
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Fees
- Valet parking: $36 per 24-hour period with in/out privileges
- Pets under 20 pounds: $25 per stay
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Great Bay - Nationally praised restaurant serving modern American seafood. Whimsical sea-oriented decor. Front room with orange vaulted ceiling, tall windows, sheer white curtains. Intimate back dining room with hanging silk-screened color photos of sea anemones. Dinner choices may include house-smoked salmon and trout, truffle-mushroom risotto, line-caught cod, wolffish with artichokes, roasted halibut, New York steak, and baked-stuffed dayboat lobster. Front-room Island Bar offers choices such as oysters, lobster roll, salmon tartare, spicy halibut taco, and octopus ceviche. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly; Sunday brunch. Island Bar open evenings.
Eastern Standard Brasserie - Casual dining. Seasonal terrace overlooking Kenmore Square. American cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch.
The Foundation Lounge - Sophisticated lounge located in the foundation of hotel adjacent to the front entrance. Plush seating, ambient lighting. Recorded, DJ, and live music. Zensai (Japanese appetizers), creative cocktails, champagne, martinis, and other beverages. Open early evening to late evening (closed most Mondays).
Truly Jorgs - Independently owned and operated patisserie located in shopping area. Freshly baked breads, pastries, cakes, Italian gelato, and coffee drinks. Open early morning to early evening.
Room service - Available 24 hours.
Awards And Affiliations
The Hotel Commonwealth is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Address
500 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
USA
Nearest major airport:
Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
Area:
Boston (and vicinity), Massachusetts, United States of America
