Fantastic property in every way. We came into town for a Sox game and stumbled upon this absolute GEM of a hotel. Every detail was attended to and the staff is superb. We loved the Autograph Elevator and the other Red Sox touches throughout the hotel. The food - through the phenomenal Eastern Standard - was beyond our expectations. The Hotel Commonwealth will be our go to for trips to the city. read more

Great property, perfect spot if you're going to see the Red Sox play. Rooms are clean staff is nice and helpful. East check in and out, thanks for the great stay. read more

Great customer service, clean, and great location. Booked for a bachelorette with 12 girls. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and updated. In a great part of the city, the Fenway area. Short walk to bars and restaurants. Valet parking is $53 per car per day. read more

I'm a big fan of the Hotel Commonwealth - I've used them both personally (stayed over this weekend when in town!) and professionally (planned meetings here while I was working up in Boston), and the level of service and attention to detail has spoiled me a bit! Just about every staff member is willing to go out of their way to make sure your needs are met, and always seem happy to be there (not sure if they pump extra oxygen in or something, but I've seriously never come across a disgruntled employee). The meeting rooms are always super clean and generally well-kept (no worn carpets, tattered tablecloths, etc.), and the food options for meetings were always pretty high quality and delicious. And don't get me started on the beds! I would've grabbed a pen and written down every single brand involved in creating that sleeping masterpiece if I hadn't already been told that some of the styles were exclusive to the hotel :) Rooms are usually well-laid out, with black-out curtains and heavy windows to shade you from the sometimes obnoxious Sox fans roaming the streets after a game (particularly after a loss!), and the Sugar bath products they provide always leave me smelling nice and fresh! This is generally my go-to hotel when schlepping up to Boston - it is on the pricy side, but you get what you pay for, and at HC, I'd say you get a lot! read more

My brother and I stayed here for our cousin's wedding this weekend. We loved staying here. Great location and easy to get to all of the places we needed to get to for the wedding events (Cambridge, Art Museum, Four Seasons). We also took a tour of Fenway on the afternoon we arrived, and we able to get information from the front desk about the Fenway tours before we went. Upon our checkin the bellhop offered to get us a Keurig with coffee and tea. I was so happy having a Keurig available to make quick good coffee after late wedding events. On Saturday morning, it was pouring. We didn't want to go outside, so went to brunch at the Eastern Standard Grill - which is right in the hotel. The food and service there were both great, and not very expensive. I will definitely stay here again next time I am in Boston. read more

This is my favorite hotel in the world. The staff is exceptional. They are warm, knowledgeable, welcoming. They do an incredible job making you feel at home and like the most special and important person they have ever met. The bellhop Steve is great. The hotel is quiet in a cool and luxurious sort of way. The rooms have recently been redecorated to create a modern noir feel (black, white, gray, sleek design). The beds are comfortable with fantastic high-thread count linens. The bathrooms have a large sink (plenty of room for toiletries) and a lighted make-up mirror. With a great location (close to Newbury Street and the MFA) as well as two great restaurants on site, this is the perfect place to stay in Boston. read more

I am giving this hotel 5 stars because the service is incredible. The receptionist "Felecia" was so nice she even called Up to our room to see if it was to our liking. Who cares that much now a days?? Hotel commonwealth does that's who! Room had an incredible view of the city and was walking distance to a lot of activities. Perfect for families or anyone looking for a nice place with great staff. A true home away from home. read more

Outstanding experience. Comfortable room. Friendly helpful staff. Central location. Fenway view was worth a little extra. And the Fenway Package, including game tickets and park tour was great! Thank you Sean for helping make our Boston experience so incredibly special. But next time can you arrange for at least one Yankee win?? Ha read more

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This is one of my favourite hotels in Boston and we are locals so it is always a perfect getaway for a weekend ! And kids enjoy it so much! Everything is very convenient and if you happen to be in a suite it is the coziest ! Or you can have a famous Fenway view! The whole experience is wonderful - thank you to Michael in reservation, Nicole and Cris and Anika - the Manager! We had a great time both times of our stay and looking forward to have one more this January! Thank you! read more

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I recently stayed at the Hotel Commonwealth on a business trip where I also had brought my infant son and my mom to help watch him. As anyone traveling with kids knows, it's not easy and staying at a hotel with kind and helpful staff can make a huge difference. The entire staff at the Hotel Commonwealth were fantastic- as helpful and accommodating as possible. I truly appreciated the kindness of the staff towards my family. The hotel was very clean and modern and was overall a great place to stay. Thank you for making my family feel welcome! read more

This hotel surprised me;its quite unassuming from the outside but the rooms are excellent,wonderful beds,shower just superb. Service was pretty good;there is no coffee pot in the rooms and I asked for one and had to call 4 times so that wasn't great. (hey,why not put one in the rooms???) Directly outside is the T station. Both restaurants were really outstanding and there's a Starbucks and a wine store steps away. I would recommend this as one of the best hotels in Boston which is not a great hotel town-this one is a true 5 star read more

Great location right on the Kenmore T location. In town for a concert at UB, short walk. Hotel was very comfortable, clean, helpful, friendly staff. read more

I hope you take the time to read my letter to management about my recent experience with this hotel, and if you are ever in Boston, stay here!!! Please read below: Dear Adam, I am writing this letter to you today to let you know about my recent experience at your hotel on April 9th, 2014. I specifically want to let you know about two of your employees who showed me the smallest bit of kindness, but to me, at that moment, granted me the ability to share a moment and a memory in my life that I will never forget. To truly understand what Tim Crowley and Yohanes Ferede did for me, I need to give you a little bit of back story. I live in Washington State, and my daughter lives up in New Hampshire, attending school at Plymouth State University. Needless to say, I only get to see her once a year, if we are lucky. My daughter and I are very close, and the time that we get to spend together is cherished deeply since we don't get to see each other often. About a month ago, her boyfriend sent me an email about her birthday on the 10th. Her boyfriend offered to pay for half of my plane ticket if I could come out and be here for her birthday, he said it would mean the world to her if I could be there for her. When I read that email, my heart was overwhelmed with emotion. What a kid, what a kid! So a plan was hatched! I was able to get the time off from work and I thought how awesome would it be if I could surprise her at a Red Sox game!! I took a redeye flight in from Portland, Oregon to Boston Tuesday night and got into Logan at 7:30 AM. I couldn't check a bag or a suitcase since I would be in Boston by myself until the game started at 4:00. Rolling a suitcase around town and three different transfers on the T would be difficult! So, I decided I would bring a large backpack that would be easy enough to transport around. Normally, bringing in a backpack wouldn't have been a problem in Fenway, but I also had to unexpectedly bring along my work laptop due to a deadline I had to meet on Tuesday night. I couldn't bring both my laptop and my purse & backpack to the ballpark. I was told that The UPS store or Fedex stores will sometimes check in a bag for you for a small fee, so once I got to Fenway, I started making my way to find either one of these two stores. I didn't know if this was true or not, hoping it was.....Not being familiar with area, I just started walking and figured someone along the way would know where the stores were. I made my way down Comm Ave, I saw your doormen at the Hotel. I stopped and asked them if they knew were either one of these two stores were, and neither of them did, but they went inside and asked your employee, Tim Crowley. I proceeded to tell him my story of the plan to surprise my daughter for her birthday at the game, and he said that I could check in my backpack and laptop case for me while I was at the game. I couldn't believe it. I was so grateful, I wasn't even a guest at your hotel, and he offered to help me. I didn't know what I was going to do if I couldn't find either store, or if they said no. I couldn't bring both bags in and I couldn't leave a backpack lying around!!! He told me that once the game was over to get my bags from Yohanes. I told them that I was going to write you and let you know about how GREAT they are, and they were more concerned about posting a positive review on tripadvisor.com, rather than taking any credit for what they did for me. Wow. I have to say that you are very lucky to have two great employees - and these two not only represented your hotel, but also represent the GREAT people of Boston and the State of Massachusetts. Because of your two employees, I was able to give my daughter the absolute surprise of her life! The look on her face when she saw me come up to her seat at Fenway was priceless. Nothing could replace this special moment in both of our lives. So thank you again, and please thank Tim and Yohanes for giving me this priceless gift. Danielle Clark read more

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. The reason I am giving this place a 1 star is due to their customer service and overall experience. Each room has an industrial size fire alarm. On the 3rd night, the loudest fire alarms you have ever heard went off very, very early in the morning almost giving my husband and I a heart attack (apparently, some jerk off pulled the alarm). Then the alarms continues to go off 4 more times throughout the morning- not cool at all when you are just trying to get some rest. Then when I talked to the front desk about what they were going to do to remedy the situation, they were less than sympathetic. They did not offer any compensation, apologies or show concern whatsoever. I would not choose this hotel if you are looking for a nice place to stay in Boston to relax :( Quite unfortunate to leave town on that note. P.S They are connected to an Oyster restaurant next door which makes the entire lobby and elevators smell like dead fish :( ewwwwww read more

The hotel itself was very nice - clean and updated. It is in a great location with a few restaurants next door as well as multiple within walking distance. There is no coffee pot in the room or breakfast offered, but there is a 7/11 less than a block. Although the staff was friendly at first, be wary of leaving loose jewelry in the room. My necklace was stolen and regardless of my pleas the manager did not do much to get it back for me. Unfortunately that situation ruined the stay for me. read more

Wow we loved this hotel. The location was perfect - close to so many things and public transit. It is really well decorated, very clean, and the staff were professional and really nice. Our bed and pillows were sooo comfortable, the bathrooms were lovely. We really enjoyed our stay here and hope to be back. Oh and the oyster restaurant and the bar, both attached to the hotel, looked amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Beautiful hotel, great staff and very accommodating. Right in the hub of Boston, you don't need to hop in a car to have a good time in this area! read more

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Stayed here for a week on a business trip and the location couldn't have been anymore convenient. Everything is either walking distance or a short train ride away. read more

Second time here in Boston. Stayed at Hotel Commonwealth and I have zero complaints. From the moment we walked in, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The let us check in 5 hours before check in time and had a room ready for us. Very nice hotel, with great views. We were able to walk to Fenway in less than 5 minutes. Clean, friendly, modern. I would 100% stay here again. read more

The hotel is in an OK location. The worst service, and too small bathrooms. For such a charming city this is a disgrace. The bathroom is terrible. There is no counter space. And the tub is so shallow, nothing fun you can do in there. The room phone did not work and after I tell the front desk, they say oh well the other phone works, just use that phone by the desk. That is terrible service. Then I am visiting from out of town so I expect to get some help/information as to what tours are good. Nope, nothing of the sort. I ask Corey at the front desk if she has ever heard of any ghost tours or other good tours in Boston, she just looks at me as if I had asked her to explain the theory of relativity to me. Then even worse, she shows no incentive or motivation to look anything up or try and find any suggestions. She is LAZY. So sad as the hotel is by Boston University my alma mater. I have never had such poor and rude service in my life. The next day the manager was around and whoever was at the front desk that day actually gave a little effort. The doormen very extremely helpful with T or metro information. Next time I will be trying the Omni, Kimpton, or bigger chain. read more

I'm a student at BU and look forward to my mini vacation at Hotel Commonwealth when my family from Chicago comes to visit. We LOVE it here. I live 5 minutes away, but when I'm at Hotel Commonwealth I feel like I'm on a wonderful vacation. The service is outstanding. We had leftovers and they sent a mini fridge just for us to store it in. Forgot my toothbrush..no problem, they send a "dental kit" right up. We love to borrow a DVD and cuddle up in their incredible beds at night. We actually went to the Four Seasons for afternoon tea and I was dismayed to see nobody opening the door and greeting me as they do at Hotel Commonwealth. I mean everyone is so nice and friendly. They have a "business center" with 2 massive computers and free printing. It is also attached to two restaurants and a frozen yogurt place. You won't go hungry. The rooms are beautiful and I don't know how they keep it so quiet. We had a room looking out on to Fenway with a highway right below and couldn't hear a thing! They're really nicely sized and bathrooms are, too. Sure you can't take a luxurious bath since it's just a normal sized bath but who really wants to sit where thousands of other naked butts have sat anyways? Thank you Hotel Commonwealth for providing the best service and experience for my family every year. read more

My brother had a weekend booked at hotel commonwealth this past weekend. We're in a state of a national emergency. My brother called to cancel the trip, a little less than 24 hour notice. They did not acknowledge his request and didn't even offer any refund whatsoever. I understand businesses need to make money, but when there is a national emergency and people are trying to do the right thing for the benefit of everyone, it's upsetting that a business would do this. Terrible, terrible customer service. read more

Can't wait to go back. I love boutique hotels and this one did not disappoint. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a friendly and helpful doorman and walked into an aromatic and beautiful lobby. Jeff greeted me at check-in and offered me a cup of hot chocolate. The service was outstanding, the room was huge, bed comfortable and it's a perfect location. I loved the in-house iPhone charger, the thick towels, good lighting (so many hotel rooms are dark & dreary) and comfortable sitting area. I can't remember the last time I had turn down service with gourmet chocolates. read more

Really nice, clean, well appointed hotel. Staff was very courteous and gave very good directions to the different areas of interest. Great view of Fenway (if you are staying on the back side of the hotel) and within walking distance of some great areas of the city. Would definitely stay there again. No problem with the free internet wireless hookup. read more

The L'Occitane products in the bathroom are a nice touch. Staff are extremely nice and always willing to serve. Only reason why I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that because they make such a strong effort to serve, it often gets in the way of taking care of customers promptly. I had a few experiences where I had to wait for someone to help me because they were going out of their way to help the person ahead of me. They should either get more staff so they can make sure everyone gets a full service experience, or they should just try to serve people more promptly for the sake of others. read more

Hotel Commonwealth was great!! I bought tickets to a show at Boston's House Of Blues and wanted something close and convenient. Hotel Commonwealth, although a bit pricey, was my best option. I booked online and hoped for the best. Three months later when we went for our trip, we were super happy that we were able to find the hotel very easily from the interstate, and also that it was right in the center of a bustling Kenmore Square! The T line was right outside the hotel, and we were surrounded by shops and restaurants. The hotel has a valet service for under $50 for guests. The valets and the doormen were so nice and so helpful! One gentleman, Freddy, gave us directions everywhere we walked to, and also hinted us to a GREAT breakfast place a few blocks away. The front desk was just as accommodating, and gave us a free upgrade to a junior suite. Our room was sparkling clean, spacious, and had a stellar city view. (Note for the ladies: The soaps and shampoo brand that they had available in the bathrooms was unbelievable! Awesome quality!) The Hotel Commonwealth has two of Bostons best restaurants surrounding it, Eastern Standard Kitchen on one side, and Island Creek Oyster Bar on the other. There is no way a foodie could be disappointed. Historic Newbury street is 3 blocks away, with shopping and boutiques and cafes OH MY!! We spent only one night in Boston at the Commonwealth, and when we go back, this will be where we return to. Look no father, this place has it all!! read more

While the staff was professional and friendly, the hotel needs work. The carpets and the furniture in the rooms are worn. No robes are provided. No snacks are in the frig to buy. This is a two-star hotel. read more

Horrible experience, and the hotel failed to take advantage of the service recovery opportunity! There are better hotels, in Boston, that want your business - do not stay here! read more

I stayed there this past week and was pleasantly surprised. The service is impeccable. Seun at the front desk is fantastic. The front desk staff are all very nice - even the bellmen and door men are extra nice. You can tell that they go out of their way to make your stay so great. The rooms are beautiful! I stayed in an executive suite which was gorgeous. The lobby is also beautifully decorated in a modern style with some quirky but cool accents. The shower has great pressure and who doesn't love Malin + Goetz bath products? The bed was amazingly comfortable - like a cloud. I will buy the same sheets for my bed at home! My stay was great. Definitely stay here! I have stayed at many hotels in Boston and this is my favorite. I forgot to mention that they have two fabulous on-site restaurants including Island Creek Oyster Co and Eastern Standard. Both restaurants serve delicious food and have very lively atmospheres. The kitchen at Eastern Standard does not close until 1:30 AM, so if you're feeling hungry late at night and don't want room service, you can go there! read more

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This hotel is amazing. Great view of Boston from wherever your room is...walking distance to Fenway and many other great restaurants and neighborhood gathering spots. Can't wait to get back. read more

I booked a room for tonight, 01/27/15 and unfortunately #blizzard2015 and the travel ban prevented me from getting into the city to actually stay at the hotel. I requested a refund and even though it was the day of they fully issued the refund without penalty, and without argument. Excellent and professional business. I will definitely book with them again in the future when I need a room in the Kenmore area. Thank you! read more

Reviews suggested it was a 4.5*, but was more like a 3.5. Nice bed, room a bit small. Few amenities. It is by the T, but there are not that many restaurants on the block. For the price, there are better options. read more

I recommend this hotel for people that are specifically looking for a hotel in Fenway area, it is very convenient for events in Fenway, and right on Kenmore station, so great location for people who needs to be in that particular area. However I ended up in this hotel because it was listed as Back Bay, and it is not. It is not at all convenient for people who needs to be in Back Bay or downtown Boston, unless you want to take the train. It took me over 20 mins to walk to Back Bay and it was not a scenic walk at all. Imagine doing that in subzero temperatures of Boston. Well of course you can take the train or drive if you wish to, but what is the point of staying in "Boston" if I have to drive or take public transportation... Pros: Free wifi On subway Large and quiet rooms Cons: -VERY expensive parking, and no other alternate parking in the area -Inconvenient rooms especially for long term guests, no coffee makers in the room, no microwave, just bed, table, TV. -Not located in a good area for tourists and business travelers The hotel was listed as 4.5 stars, it did not have any luxuries to justify this rating. It is an OK hotel if you want to pay for every single thing. It was very annoying to wake up in the morning and go outside for coffee. Maybe it will be OK for one night, but I definitely am not coming back. There are much better places in more convenient areas of Boston that are the same price or cheaper. At least in downtown or Back Bay parking is cheaper and there are more restaurant options. However again if you are interested in staying in Fenway area this is not that bad. read more

Stayed here during a business trip in Boston. Great location, very centrally located and close to many restaurants and public transport. My room and bathroom were very spacious and the staff was very nice during my stay. read more

This is a very clean and upscale 4 star boutique hotel. The location is great and is close to many shops, restaurants and attractions such as Fenway Park. Great amenities such as room service at 2 am, small business center and laundry. The main factor for the 4 star rating is really the stAff, they go above and beyond, very attentive and friendly. The only issue is the single drainage system in the bathroom - water in shower can drain from various areas in bathroom. Interesting concept buy may not be for everyone. read more

Okay, so you might say it is crazy to post a review 3 days BEFORE I check in, but every time I plan a stay at this place I get excited. Rooms are beautiful, bathrooms well appointed (OK, so the tub is too small....I can live with that for a night), but the highlight is location. It is near Fenway Park. It is near Island Creek Oyster Bar, arguably the best seafood in the city. It is near Fenway Park. Eastern Standard is right there for cocktails and good food (though I will be there Saturday and miss my favorite nightly special). It is near Fenway Park. My alma mater, Boston University, is right outside the door. It is near Fenway Park. Fin's Sushi is across the street. Did I mention it is near Fenway Park? From the welcome back greeting every time I visit to the congenial and always perfect service, this is one of my favorite hotels. Looking forward to drinks after the Red Sox win on Saturday night and a lovely stay at my favorite Boston hotel! read more

Overdue for my review of the Commonwealth. My partner and I spend Saturday evening of Halloween weekend here and had an extremely positive experience. Check-in was quick and efficient. The staff were extremely professional and very friendly. Our room was very nicely appointed with a king-size bed. The location was perfect for our evening plans to attend the Man-Ray Halloween party at the Paradise. We had dinner at the Island Creek Oyster Bar. We had a dozen oyster sampler to start...very yummy. I choose to go with a burger with fried oysters...tasty but I likely would try that combo again. It was a bit much. Later in the evening upon returning from the Paradise, we came into the lobby of the hotel and one of the staff was kind enough to take a picture of us in our costumes. He was quite gracious and very friendly. The next morning we had breakfast at Eastern Standard at the ground level of the hotel. I had a very delicious breakfast sandwich and my partner had bagel cream cheese and lox. The amount of smoked salmon was enough for 3 people. All was very tasty. Having the Island Oyster Bar and the Eastern Standard inside the hotel proved to be quite convenient. The hotel was very sleekly designed, with a modern and fresh aesthetic. Since it was in Kenmore and very close to Fenway Park, there were tasteful and classy homages to Red Sox great and momentous events in Sox history. All in all I would gladly stay at the Commonwealth again. Very convenient to shopping on Newbury and plenty of good restaurants within walking distance. read more

Great hotel in a great spot. Staff is very friendly. Rooms and common space is in great shape. Great place to stay and close to anything you need. read more

Have not stayed here but have eaten at Eastern Standard (liked it). My question is this: what is going on with the lobby? It looks like Mary Todd Lincoln hired Bobby Trendy and this was the aftermath. Pre-Civil War meets Warhol -- quite off-beat. read more

Stayed her for my boyfriends 50th. The place is very very nice and I would definitely stay here again! We had the Commonwealth Room and the only downside was the view - we had a very of Commonwealth Ave. It had a king size bed and a sitting area, which came in handy as we had a couple of drinks and watched some of the Red Sox game before heading out to his surprise b-day bash! Room was very clean and hotel staff were very nice! read more