The hotel is in a great location, the service is excellent and the room is cozy and clean. The gym is alright. Only bad thing i would say is the noise coming from the highway by the hotel. read more

First things first: the staff were absolutely great and were a huge part in why our trip was so comfortable! Especially Nick who was extremely kind and helpful with information regarding the city! The rooms are beautiful, clean, and modern. Our view of the city and Fenway had us entrances every night and every morning. ANY and ALL baseball fans visiting Fenway or the city in general owe it to themselves to stay here. Right next door to the subway and Uber is often waiting right outside the door when you need them, too, so transportation is never a problem. Immaculate parks for relaxation right across the street. A few blocks from Tasty Burger, Fenway, and other awesome eateries! A ten minute walk from Back Back Fens, how does it get any better?! This place is a gem and will most definitely be staying here for future visits! Perfect 5 stars for the Hotel Commonwealth easily! read more

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Hotel Commonwealth is one of the hotels you should absolutely stay at when you're visiting Boston. My girl friends and I went for a weekend and the hotel was luxurious, as well located near many must go to restaurants. The front desk staff was very attentive and we received plenty of snacks to have in our room upon arrival. read more

Cute lobby, clean and up-to-date rooms, phenomenal service,, fair pricing, and right near all the attractions we were planning to go to! Definitely recommend. I also love how all the elevators have their own themes. read more

If i could leave them ZERO STARS I would. We made reservations at the Commonwealth several months in advance for St Patrick's Day weekend. Now, less than 2 weeks before our reservation, the Commonwealth has CANCELLED our reservation, they claim they've over booked the hotel, but then why would they cancel the reservation of someone who booked far in advance? We got a good deal on the room and i think they realized they could've sold it for more. So they sold it right out from under us. Now everything else is booked up or marked up and we're screwed. DON'T STAY AT THE COMMONWEALTH, they could care less about their guests or their plans. Also, we've stayed there once before and they are lacking in a lot of basic accommodations that we thought cane standard in hotels these days. They also want to charge a stupid amount of money for bottled water they leave you in the room, hoping you'll open it without looking at the pricetag so they can bill you. No ice machines, wicked expensive room service. The accommodations are lacking, DON'T STAY HERE, IT'S A WASTE OF YOUR MONEY. read more

Staying at Hotel Commonwealth was a great experience! The rooms were clean and newly renovated and the Red Sox themed elevator was quite a treat. Everyone was super friendly and helpful! Even the catered lunch was very accommodating to my allergy read more

Everything about Hotel Commonwealth exceeded my expectations. I cannot wait to stay again next time in Boston. Where to begin? Excellent location? Check. (Although when there's a Red Sox game and/or BU is in session, I imagine this area is totally nuts). Incredibly well-appointed rooms that are clean, comfy, and spacious? Check! Bath products that you want to take home with you? Check. Awesome on-property restaurants that are so good they're flooded with locals? Yep! And, an awesome staff who goes above and beyond? YES! We were celebrating a special occasion. Not only were we upgraded to an executive suite, but we were also sent a very thoughtful tray of local goodies and champagne. Super classy, super thoughtful, and super appreciated. We loved both Eastern Standard and Island Creek Oyster Company, both of which are accessible from the lobby. Be sure to make reservations at both. We also loved the Apotheke bath products (made in Brooklyn). Thank you Commonwealth, we are impressed. read more

This hotel is great! If you are a Red Sox fan (I am not, the Fiancé is!) you have to stay here. I called a few days before to see about upgrading our room to the highest floor facing Fenway. Although they didn't have rooms available facing, they did get us on the 5th which was nice. Check in was easy though I wasn't aware of the security deposit for debit cards. The young lady that checked us in answered all our questions about the area, where to go eat and get some drinks! All of her recommendations were solid! 5 stars for always saying greeting guest, 5 stars for whatever scent you guys have in the lobby! It's amazing and need in my house. 5 stars for being next door to Fenway, a major subway (sorry, T) stop and being super clean! 5 stars for a quiet and comfy room. Thanks for stay Commonwealth read more

What can you say about a wonderful experience that surprises you and puts a smile on your face. I suppose you can just say exceptional! I was so pleasantly surprised about the experience at Hotel Commonwealth. The service the beautiful feel of the rooms. The attention to detail. The prompt courteous and delicious room service. The overall experience. Been a while since I've been to Boston and I literally forgot how beautiful and historically impressive it is. Hotel commonwealth is certainly a reflection on that and a place that won my heart instantly for being all the things that a terrific boutique hotel offers. I also have to rave about the room service food which came promptly and was good or better than any restaurant! Don't forget to have the baked pasta Bolognese along with their hearty and spectacular pea soup topped off with the sumptuous sweet and beautifully crafted bread putting that I was surprised to find a side of perfectly tempered coffee ice cream along side of I am so pleased and surprised by the price that I received on Expedia but also what an elegant and special experience I had. This is an occasion where your review can have a big impact on the decision a potential traveler makes. Hotel commonwealth is now one of my special hidden treasures when I come back to Boston and I invite you to experience what I did on your next trip. Bravo hotel commonwealth for reminding me that a hotel can be equal to or better than a wonderful home or apartment. PS the only downside was that the hotel didn't ha e bigger selection of equipment and two elliptical machines we're out of service. I'm sure by the time I make my next trip that will be resolved! read more

Good place, nice rooms, pretty good service, but they really shouldn't charge a "resort fee" when most/all of said "resort" services are currently unavailable. It kind of feels scam-y and I won't be staying there again because of it. read more

the prices were surprisingly reasonable and the reviews were great but none of them painted a realistic picture. The 'Kenmore view' is a straight-on view into rooms across a small pit of HVAC equipment so there's that. There's no self parking and valet is $58 plus gratuity per night and there is ALSO a $25/day plus tax "destination amenity fee' where the hotel charges for everything you took for granted to be free everywhere else (see pic--local phone calls, 6 oz "complimentary" bottle of water, one cup of coffee in lobby, one mini muffin per person in lobby (not kidding--pic attached), courtesy" van that is actually unavailable for reservations at any time and access to the business center). When you add it up, the rate is at least as high as standard brand hotels--add at least $110/day to the rack rate and the room is fine. Mattresses are tired and lean towards center like a motor lodge but bathroom is bright and the tiny toiletries are part of your $25/day fee so you'd better use them. read more

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Hotel Commonwealth exceeded my expectations and is a great place to stay in Boston. Booking on Hotwire, I was initially upset that I was assigned this hotel because the location was advertised as "Back Bay-Copley Square," and this hotel is about a mile from Copley Square and actually in the Kenmore/Fenway Park neighborhood. My fears were unfounded; the location is excellent. You're a 7-10 minute walk from Newbury Street and the leafy avenues in the Back Bay, and honestly the Copley Square area turned out to be somewhat unappealing when we walked through it. Plus, this hotel is right on top of a T station (Kenmore), so you're a quick ride away from the heart of the city, or a 10-15 minute cab ride to the North End. The service was excellent. Boston is a gruff and unfriendly town, but the staff here were very warm and welcoming. I found the hotel to be tasteful, though I would have not been opposed to some brighter colors in the lobby (lots of gray). The standard rooms are large and spacious, and the hallways nice and quiet. With an excellent location, good service, and decent pricing by Boston's pricey standards, I'd say the Hotel Commonwealth is a real winner! read more

My family has stayed here many time and every time they are excellent. Chris the manager always helps us out. He knows the meaning of customer service. The front desk to the clean rooms to the friendly faces at the front desk read more

Service was rude and not attentive. Felt like a second class citizen and they could care less about me being a customer. No frills hotel, no bar and or pantry for last minute items.. I travel over 200 nights a year and this is the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. Avoid at all cost. read more

Upon arriving 4 hours early to check in, they were able to get us a room early so we could settle in. The hotel is very clean, with great beds, and amazing views. The front desk staff was very helpful and was able direct us through the city during our time here. Each and every time we entered, the doors were opened for us, and we were greeted by their friendly staff, which was a great touch. If you are looking for a hotel close to Fenway, THIS IS THE ONE. You are minutes away from the amazing ballpark. I have nothing but amazing things to say about Hotel Commonwealth!! read more

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Highly recommend! Amazing experience. High quality room. Beyond impressed with the interior design of our room.

This is perhaps the nicest hotel I've ever stayed at, and I've stayed in a lot of hotels. Some hotels are pseudo-luxurious and try too hard but don't get it right. The Hotel Commonwealth gets it right. Everything on the inside is done to perfection. All new and beautiful. All the staff we encountered were extremely courteous and helpful. Our room was huge and had a direct view of Fenway Park. The free wi-fi was a bonus. The fitness center was large and had good equipment. The room service came right on time and was from the Eastern Standard which I was already a fan of from when I lived in Boston. We didn't get it, but they have complimentary DVDs and PlayStation games if you are in your room and get bored. They even use their own van service with a flat rate to get you to the airport. Absolutely superb. BTW, I think my experience was so far superior to other reviewers because I stayed for NYE and wasn't there during Red Sox season! read more

I rate bars entirely on their minibar, and this one sucks. No champagne. One nip of bourbon. Crap beers. And it's one of those automated ones that chrages you if you wiggle things. Great juice selection for the morning though. read more

Dear Hotel Commonwealth, I just wanted to extend my gratitude to you. Sure I have never slept in one of your beds, but you have housed the 'rents multiple times now. After a particularly horrible experience at the Park Plaza my mother refuses to stay anywhere but with you. Her feelings of comfort and safety amount to her happiness, so for that, the entire family thanks you. Even my city-fearing family can take on Boston with your location. Should they be leaning towards my favorite oyster place in town, we walk out the door and go right to ICOB. Should they be feeling up to multiple beverages, we go left to ESK. Should they be feeling adventurous we can walk to Newbury in under 10mins. Even if they decide to slum it like us common folk, the T is right there. All this with your comfortable hotel beds would surely win you four stars, but the fifth star (and clearly the most important) is the details. Though the bathrooms are shared by the restaurants and open to the public, they are always well stocked and kept immaculately clean. The lobby boasts about 10 different types of chairs with staff that smiles as my sister inevitably tries out each one each time. The bathroom products are phenomenal and I thank you for not judging me as I swipe them from my parent's room each time. The cookies left at the turn down service really seal in the 5.5 stars. Keep up the good work and good location, Hotel Commonwealth. When the 'rents come to town I inevitably get spoiled and well fed. Thanks again. Sincerely yours, Nicole V P.S. I hope it's cool with you that I continue to bring people through your lobby and show off the photography section. It makes me feel like a true local. read more

Each time I have stayed here, I have become more of a devotee. My rooms have all been perfectly beautiful, clean beyond description and filled with all kinds of sweet treats. The beds are so comfortable- I always sleep well here, like a spoiled princess. The staff is completely professional. You do not get the same kind of treatment at most Boston hotels. The Hotel Commonwealth went over the top for me a year ago when a family member was graduating from college. I have to mention this brief experience as it shows how amazing they are. We were not staying there on that particular weekend, but we were having dinner at Eastern Standard next door. (Fantastic restaurant affiliated with The Hotel Commonwealth.) When we started our family dinner, the weather was just perfect. When we came out of the restaurant at about 10 p.m, it was pouring rain. The Red Sox game had finished and Kenmore Square was just insane. Massive crowds of people, all looking for cabs. I was with my elderly parents and my dad can hardly walk. We went to the doorman at The Hotel Commonwealth, hoping his ability to grab a cab quickly would be helpful. At this point, the traffic was just crazy and the rain was almost painful as it drenched all of us. The doorman was being assaulted from every angle, as lots of people like us were looking for cabs. Here's what he did for us. He looked at me and said, "Just a minute." (Note that he had no idea who I was or that I had been at the hotel's restaurant.) He came back out and said, "Wait here. I am getting our driver to bring you back to your hotel." In about three minutes, a gorgeous white Mercedes pulled up. The driver and the doorman helped my parents into the car. The driver knew all of the shortcuts back to our hotel in Copley Square. When we got to our hotel, he refused to charge us anything. Obviously, we gave him a big tip. This is the kind of service you can expect from the people at The Hotel Commonwealth. read more

Seriously one of my favorite hotels I've ever stayed at. Excellent service and great restaurants. The front desk, concierge young man was so professional and helpful. He was always cheerful and did everything to help make my stay the best. They brought a tea kettle and ice to my room for me which, I thought was very accommodating. The two restaurants are honestly so amazing. And I live in Chicago and am a foodie. The location is only a few blocks from all of the shops. And it is literally next to the metro. My only complaint was about the bartender in the late night lounge. But I believe they just rent the space so it's not the fault of the hotel. I truly believe this hotel would not tolerate a rude, condescending, and under qualified bartender like he one I experienced. I highly recommend staying here. Great experience. Thank you read more

The Hotel Commonwealth, and Veronica specifically, proved to be a great choice for our wedding. The event space was recently expanded when my wife was looking at wedding venues so there were not a lot of comparable reviews of the space for us to analyze. However, HC and Veronica delivered beyond what they had described and our wedding turned out exactly as we pictured. You really can't go wrong with the Hotel Commonwealth as a venue if you are looking to put on an "urban" or "cosmopolitan" event. The location is quintessential Boston overlooking Fenway Park. Some of the best restaurants in Boston are located on site, and the hotel itself is comfortable and accommodating. All of our guests had great things to say about their experiences. Veronica, our day-of-event coordinator, met with us numerous times leading up to the event to review the plans for the day, and she was seemingly everywhere at once on the night of our wedding itself. She took great care of the wedding party, our families, and all of our guests in general. Weddings come in all sizes and thus all budgets so I have no idea if most people would think HC is expensive or cheap. What I can say is that for what my wife and I were looking for, HC had, by far, the best value for the money and still maintained excellent quality. If Hotel Commonwealth is on your list of potential venues for an event, do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. read more

I couldn't wait to write this review. WOW WOW WOW. That pretty much sums it up. I spied a groupon for the hotel and being a former BU student, I know this place's reputation well so I snagged that bad boy and booked it for the night before Valentine's Day so my ball and chain and I could have a mini get away. First, the service is incredible. We pulled up and parked awkwardly (def got honked at multiple times) and a valet attendant came right over with a ticket ready for us as another attendant was opening my door and taking my hand to help me out the car and grabbing my bag with his other hand. Chivalry isn't dead ladies. We walked into the lobby and were warmly greeted by Anika who in 3 minutes flat had us checked in (early) at that. More on service, we had spent a leisurely 3 hour liquid lunch at harpoon Prior to checking in and we left two full growlers in the car in -9 degree weather like morons. My boyfriend went to the valet attendant to ask him if he (my boyfriend himself) could run to the car to get the growlers. The valet attendant was kind enough to do it for us. The room was stunning. We had a view of commonwealth and a room on the fifth floor facing commonwealth heading towards BU. Our room also had a perfect view of the iconic Citgo sign. And thank baby Jesus for blackout curtains because despite these beautiful city views...had they not been there sleeping would have been impossible. Also the room had two massive flat screens a leather couch in a living room off the bedroom. And the bathroom was massive! The last thing I'll speak on is the location. It's literally steps away from the Kenmore T-stop which so easily takes you to Park Street Station, and then it's like a hop go anywhere you need to go to in the city. WE WILL BE BACK. For sure. read more

I had a great experience at Hotel Commonwealth. The front desk was very friendly and helpful upon checking in. They even helped me with the key card activated elevator.(Sometimes I shouldn't operate machinery on my own.) Upon getting into my room, I realized that they have upgraded me to a suite, which was so lovely of them. The room was spacious with a separate living area, appointed with a full desk and seating area. I appreciated the attention to detail with extras like Boston themed books and magazines, and the Malin + Goetz bath products. I enjoyed the access to Eastern Standard room service and my meal was prompt and well-executed. I especially enjoyed the mac & cheese with guanciale. The texture of the ham was a great addition to the creamy cheeses. I would definitely recommend Hotel Commonwealth to others! read more

A gorgeous, snazzy, upscale hotel... but to warn you, your wallet has seen better days! The rooms are immaculate, and you really do get what you pay for. Chocolates on your pillow, the freshest and most comfortable linens, beautiful bathrooms with large shower stalls - excellent water pressure and multi-setting shower massagers! Freebies also include L'Occitane shampoo and conditioner, soap, lotion, and other goodies. You'll feel safe, cared for, and doted on during your stay there. Luxury is hard to come by sometimes in a big city, even by the big name chains. Hotel Commonwealth will put any qualms or fears you have about an expensive hotel stay to rest: if you're going to spend the money, spend it right and spend it there. read more

Love, love, love this hotel! I stayed here for the third time last weekend and it was as charming as usual! Hotel Commonwealth is a boutique hotel that is classic old school with a modern, updated feel. The service is right up there with The Ritz Carlton ("Good evening Miss ____") where everyone greets you by name as you walk throughout the hotel and all of the staff are personable and warm. The rooms are large and roomy and are outfitted with dreamy beds (plush mattresses, Frette linens) and an ample bathroom complete with L'Occitane products and thick towels. The water pressure is amazing! Wireless internet is free (nice for a change!) and they give you a chocolate covered biscuit (English for cookie) with your turndown service. I was tempted to book elsewhere for a slightly lower price, but am glad that I stuck to my guns and remained loyal to Hotel Commonwealth. My diligent research paid off as I learned that the rooms here are a good 100+ sq ft larger than The Jurys or Colonnade. Had tea and dessert at the restaurant where the service was just as good as in the hotel. Location is awesome: within a nice stroll's distance to Newbury Street shops. read more

This hotel is magnificent! From the moment you pull up to the hotel you are attended to. The staff here are incredibly friendly and helpful and were all to willing to help in anyway they could. I liked the fact that you couldn't access the guest room levels of the hotel without a room key and that there was security at the hotel at all times. I stayed in a Fenway room facing the park and the room was lovely. The bathroom was spacious with nicely appointed details and all the basics (Shampoo, lotion, etc.) The bed was very comfortable with amazing pillows I wish I could have taken home with me. The 24 hour room service from Eastern Standard is a huge plus. The food is delicious and delivered in a very short time. There are many shops located within the area as it's close to Boston University and it's a great area to walk around in. This is a place to stay when visiting the city. The only minor issue would be there was a point where there was some music playing, I believe maybe from the bar downstairs, but nothing you couldn't sleep through. read more

Am I a total spoiled brat? (Do not answer that.) I feel like I've had a more luxe stay at generic business suites. Staying here was literally A-OK, but left me with the feeling that the Hotel Commonwealth is maybe going through some hard times. I hate being squeezed just because their business plan didn't work out and that's how this felt, in the end. We were told we had to pay extra for a suite to get a king bed, even though it was pretty clear that the hotel was near empty. They were hosting some sort of weird BU cocktail party in the tiny foyer. They charge (too much) for coffee. We couldn't get our room warm enough. The desk chair had a lumpy cushion with broken springs. There was some good stuff: the room we got was large, attractive and very, very quiet. No street noise, no neighbors. The room service breakfast was copious and delicious, two things you don't expect from a room service breakfast. The bed was divine. But I wouldn't stay here again and if this is the best hotel in Boston, I'm going to have to plan my last minute romantic getaways elsewhere. Which is inconvenient, since I live here. read more

This place has taken service to a new level. We we're in Boston for my son's surgery at Boston Children's hospital and picked HC based on yelp reviews. Everyone made my son feel like a "king for a day" . Right as we checked in, the visit was just flawless, the room facing Fenway and everything in between. Thanks again to everyone at HC. We will return hopefully under more pleasant circumstances next time. Thank you!!! read more

I can't say enough good things about this hotel. This is our second visit here and each time we are blown away with the quality of the service. Everything else is also wonderful, the rooms, the building, etc...but the service is truly outstanding. I hope the managers of this hotel are reading this, or someone please point it out to them. We travel a lot and this type of service keeps us coming back. Everyone is GENUINELY kind and open to helping. No one passes you off to some one else. This is what hotel service is all about...and I don't mean "service" in a "you do this for us" kind of way, I mean you feel like you are being hosted by a thoughtful and welcoming family. Love it. Stay here. read more

We did not stay at the hotel, but attended a wedding hosted in the hotel's event space on the 2nd floor. They did an absolutely phenomenal job. Everything from the decor to the food to music was really well done. It's not hard to get the food right as they have 2 of Boston's best restaurant on premise, but I still have to say their events catering provided the best wedding food I have ever had. Their outdoor event space is also really cute and overlooks fenway and the highway. Too bad they won't open a bar there and it's only accessible if you are attending an event there. read more

I travel a lot and stay in a lot of hotels and I have to say I LOVE Hotel Commonwealth. The service was exceptional across the board. The doorman was always present to warmly greet us, hail us a cab, open our car door or grab a suitcase. We never had to wait for assistance at the front desk, and when we did speak to them we were initially unnerved by how pleasant and accommodating they always were. Can we have a late checkout? Sure, what time do you want to stay to? Can I buy a stamp please? No, let me mail the letter for you using our postage machine- no charge. Can you change this large bill? Sure, what denominations do you want? They also gave us bottles of water for our room every time they saw us. The housekeeping staff were outstanding as well. They were as silent as ninjas. When we had the "Do Not Disturb" on our door, they maintained an area of quiet around our room in the morning which we greatly appreciated. They did a great job cleaning our room and were always very pleasant and friendly when we encountered them in the hallway. The room was quiet, good sized and nicely appointed. Free Wifi and a nice large desk made it easy work in. The bathroom was large and they provided Fresh brand toiletries which were really nice. Although their shower head was awesome and provided a lot of instant hot water and water pressure, if you are a bath person you may be disappointed because they only had a standard sized tub when they had the space to put in a much larger one (boo- hoo, yes I do realize it is a first world problem but it is still worth noting). Proximity to the T green line and a major bus hub could not be better, literally right outside the front door. Fenway Park is about a block away. Arguably one of the nicest seafood restaurants in Boston, Island Creek Oyster Bar, is in the main floor lobby. There is some excellent shopping to be had just a few blocks away. I would not hesitate to stay here again and would highly recommend it. read more

Walking into the lobby I was pretty confident our room would be just as nice. They offered us an upgrade from our groupon to a suite for a minimal price and we took it. The room was very spacious and clean. The restaurants attached to the hotel are also the best meals we had on our trip. The staff helped us navigate the T and had wonderful customer service. The T is just a few steps away making travel simple. There is a ton of shopping and restaurants near by and we will be staying here the next time we visit. read more

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A lovely and comfy hotel. Since we would only be in Boston for one night so we decided to select a surprise Hotwire deal in the Back Bay district. We lucked out with Hotel Commonwealth and I only wished we were able to enjoy the hotel for more than one night. After a long and cold day of exploring, we checked into the hotel. I was checked in by two friendly gentlemen. We were given complimentary bottles of water and given recommended dining options. We were told that they house the best seafood restaurant in Boston, Island Creek Oyster Bar (delicious by the way). Our room was nice and roomy. There was plenty of room for two queen beds, a chair and ottoman, a desk and chair, and dresser. Bathrooms were big as well with plenty of counter and shelf space. Out the window was *drumroll* a view of Fenway Park. WHAT TO KNOW: *About a 5 minute walk to Fenway Park & House of Blues *Complimentary night turndown service *Located next to green line transit which will bring you downtown and to South Station *7 eleven next door for snacks or drinks read more

Please note that this review is for their meeting services only. I worked with the Hotel Commonwealth to plan a retreat for my boss (a VP) and members of her senior staff. There were 16 of us total, and we were in the room for basically the entire day. Leading up to the event, there were a few times I wished our coordinator had been quicker to respond. However, when I arrived almost an hour before our start time, I was very pleased to see that the whole room was set up and ready for us. The on-duty coordinator was quick to arrive and provided me his cell phone number in addition to his office number, saying I could text if we needed anything (so I wouldn't have to step out of the room to make a call). That was incredibly useful. We had coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks available throughout the day. When a member of another meeting took a few sodas, the staff were quick to correct him (since the sodas were pay-as-you-go). The food was EXCELLENT. I ordered a very simple breakfast - bagels, the chef's breakfast breads, and a fruit platter. Easily the most beautiful fruit platter I've ever seen, and all of the fruit tasted fresh and delicious. I chose a hot buffet for lunch with chicken, risotto, and steak as the three "main" dishes. Every single person complimented the food, and the vegetarian was really happy that there was a substantial dish to enjoy. For our afternoon break I ordered the "Health Nut" - smoothies and make your own trail mix, and again, I had a bunch of happy campers. Our room was very difficult to keep cool. I think we hit the room capacity with our numbers, but we were all quite warm (it was a pretty hot day, though.) read more

Would recommend staying here or sitting in the lobby and drinking their water. Either experience is guaranteed to be great. I had a lovely time here and can't wait to return to Boston for this lemon-water. read more

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel (but I may be biased since I didn't have to pay for it). The service is impeccable. You call down to the front desk from your room and they greet you "Mr./Miss Last Name" My only tiff was that I had a friend come visit me at the hotel, at the door man wouldn't let him in because I suppose he thought my friend looked like riff raff or something. That was upsetting. The rooms are beautiful. I was in a one-king room with a couch and a desk. There is free wireless and the bed was super comfortable with more pillows that you could ever need (and I like to sleep with a lot of pillows). They also have complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby, and a DVD library should you want to watch a movie. read more

For a luxury hotel, it isn't all that. Even though we live in Brookline, my husband and I decided to spend two nights at Hotel Commonwealth after our wedding, because we love Eastern Standard, and because we wanted some good sleep and to not have to share the bed with cats for a change. First: we ordered a cheese plate to be waiting in our room after our check in the first night, since we were a little afraid we wouldn't get to eat much at the wedding. Since it was around $18, I was figuring we'd probably get around three decent chunks-- nothing too big, but a good and fatty snack. The cheese plate was one SMALL wedge or brie, some pinenuts in honey, and a half bottle of red wine. I actually laughed at it. It was ridiculous. Luckily, the in-room mini bar had pringles to supplement our snacking. Second: the internet is free for the first day, pay for after that. I sort of expect wifi to be standard at all decent hotels these days. The internet is also horribly SLOW. Being the nerd I am, while we were scarfing our pringles I spent a very frustrating time trying to get onto facebook so that I could update our statuses and my new name. The next day when I was "napping", I actually gave up trying to look at wedding pics friends had posted because it was so slow. Another sad, though not super important point, is that there's no in hotel spa, not even a hot tub or steam room. I mean, that's a very very small thing, but I guess its something I do expect the fancy places to have. The conceriege was awesome though-- when I asked him, he started reccomending places on Newbury (which I said I wasn't interested in, since I really didn't want to leave the hotel), and ended up sending me a bottle of wine, which he totally didn't have to do, but which I really appreciated. Also sneaky: in addition to the regular freebie shower stuff in the bathroom, there is a plate of other showery type stuff. One would assume it isn't free, and indeed there is a price list, if you look for it, but it isn't obviously noticeable, and it is waaaay overpriced. I could see someone naive or drunk grabbing the sugar deodorant before realizing its over $10. So now you're probably wondering what I liked about the place. The bed and the pillows were SUPER comfy. I could have slept in them forever, but I didn't because they made me feel shockingly well rested! (and then an hour later, my lack of sleep caught up with me and I went all tired-face during brunch.) The room were were in was also huge, and had a bed area separated from a sort of work and lounge area with a couch, desk, and chairs by a curtain. This was awesome, because I was tired the second night, and my husband pulled the curtain so that I could fall asleep, and he could do things at his computer on the other side without keeping me up. The couch was also super comfy and made a nice lounging place so I didn't have to hang out soley on the bed which is a HUGE feature to me. The room also had two flat screen tvs, one for watching from the bed, and one for watching from the couch. We didn't use either, but I figure that's a pretty good feature if you're into tv or have dvds you want to watch! I also just really liked the aesthetic of the room. It was very old fashioned and lovely, with cute green cabinets and nice details. read more

Comfortable, almost luxury level hotel Ina very convenient location in Boston. It's just steps from Fenway Park and the Charles river and minutes of walking to MIT. Newbury St is a short metro ride away. The hotel is clean, the rooms are very spacious. The service staff however could be a little more attentive to the guests needs. read more

I worked for TripAdvisor for a bit, and Hotel Commonwealth is very often used as an example when discussing website ideas... so I was very excited to actually stay there (on my own money). My take: a top notch 4 out of 5 star hotel, exactly what Hyatt and Marriott and Hilton are supposed to be but often aren't. I also got a great deal from a last minute hotel booking site (saving nearly 50%). Also attended two conferences here for business, and thought it was a great location both times. Food maybe not the best for a conference, but that's probably a reflection of our budget. read more