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Hotel Commonwealth

4.5 star property
Travelers unwind by the lobby fireplace or explore the nearby House of Blues Boston, then savor Japanese cuisine at one of three restaurants

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Hotel Commonwealth offers a luxurious retreat in Boston near Fenway Park. Guests enjoy breakfast at three on-site restaurants or relax by the cozy lobby fireplace. The boutique hotel provides free in-room WiFi, on-site shopping, and helpful staff for a memorable stay.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Fenway)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Kenmore)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Commonwealth)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 515 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Fenway)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Kenmore)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Kenmore)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (ADA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Fenway–Kenmore, a neighborhood in Boston, Hotel Commonwealth is in a shopping district and near the airport. House of Blues Boston and Boston Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Copley Place and Harvard Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Boston travel guide
Map
500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02215

What's nearby

  • Boston_BostonUniversity_6070039_01
    Boston University
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Aerial image of Fenway Park
    Fenway Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Boston downtown streets near Old State House at sunset
    House of Blues Boston
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Boston_NortheasternUniversity_6092289_01
    Northeastern University
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • MGM Music Hall at Fenway
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kenmore Station
    1 min walk
  • Boston Yawkey Station
    7 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Cask 'n Flagon
    5 min walk
  • House of Blues
    7 min walk
  • Bleacher Bar
    7 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Commonwealth

Luxury boutique hotel near Boston University
Located close to House of Blues Boston and Fenway Park, Hotel Commonwealth provides shopping on site, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and Japanese cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour health club.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, a ballroom, and luggage storage
  • A gift shop, wedding services, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 245 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 48-inch HDTVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and on-request microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Ribbon Sushi
  • Row 34

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16,446 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 46.58 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C1024114688
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Commonwealth pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Commonwealth?

As of Jan 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Commonwealth on Feb 15, 2026 start from $143.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 75.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Commonwealth?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Commonwealth?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Commonwealth located?

Located in Fenway–Kenmore, this luxury hotel is steps from Boston University and House of Blues Boston. Fenway Park and Hynes Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Kenmore Station is only a 2-minute walk and Blandford Street Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Commonwealth Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1534 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1937 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1937 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was wonderful, staff was friendly and helpful, location was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly friendly and room was very nice. The hotel is in a wonderful location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 5 night stay was amazing. The service was exceptional, food was amazing and everyone was really nice. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and welcoming. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff! Location was also great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, clean well appointed room with fantastic location!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

malgorzata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, 5min walk from my son’s dorm, lots of food options, walkable. Cons very expensive parking $79/night and no restaurant on site, coffee and tea only until 10:30am
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out - fabulous. Staff 10/10. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible ! The person who checked us in, Calvin (I think) was so nice and personable! The room was SO clean and comfortable. I would absolutely stay there again. Every person that worked in the building was nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. The room exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delicia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless, staff so friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, well appointed and spotlessly clean room, great staff. Hard to believe I got a hotel this nice for this price.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surabhi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, staff was courteous and room was very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is so welcoming and helpful! We are always leaving with gratitude and a desire to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, quiet and clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal staff, great property , Perfect location for our stay. I love that this property is eco-friendly and question there aren’t recycle cans in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice rooms, quiet floors and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calvin at the front desk was super friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and professional! Check-in was seamless, the hotel was beautiful, and room service was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calvin at the front desk was awesome! Great representative for the hotel. Knew the information in advance, was friendly, very helpful and knowledgeable. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, amenities and culinary options but the staff made the stay a true pleasure from checkin with Nick to check out. Loved the welcome water and snack choices! I can’t wait for my next visit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night for a concert. First time Staying there and it was great. Very clean, bright and the staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025