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| Address | 500 Commonwealth Ave | ||
| Location | Outskirts & Brookline | ||
| Transportation | T: Green Line B, C, or D to Kenmore | ||
| Phone | 866/784-4000, 617/933-5000 | ||
| Fax | 617/266-6888 | ||
| Web site | www.hotelcommonwealth.com | ||
| Room Information | 150 units | ||
| Prices | $235-$415 standard double; $265-$485 minisuite or parlor room. Extra person $20. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. Packages and AAA discount available | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | A/C, TV/DVD, Wi-Fi, minibar, hair dryer, iron, safe, umbrella, robes | ||
| Parking | Valet parking $42 | ||
| Pets | Pets accepted; $125 deposit | ||
Frommer's Review
This five-story boutique hotel in the heart of Kenmore Square boasts extensive business features as well as luxurious amenities such as Frette linens and large marble bathrooms. My favorite guest rooms are the huge Commonwealth units; each has a king bed and a heavy curtain that draws across the center of the room, separating the sleeping area and the "parlor." These rooms overlook the bustling street, outdoor restaurant seating, and the upgraded square's new bus station. You might prefer a Fenway room -- they're smaller, but they face the legendary ballpark (directly across the Mass. Pike). Formerly quite scruffy, Kenmore Square has undergone a face-lift -- helped immeasurably by the 2003 opening of this hotel. It draws a lot of business from nearby Boston University and from local cultural institutions.
Facilities:
Restaurant; lounge; exercise room; concierge; business center; room service; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning; rooms for those w/limited mobility
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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| 2 stars | Frommer's Very Highly Recommended | |
| 3 stars | Frommer's Exceptional |
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