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Hotel Commonwealth Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
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$191.00+
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Location At Kenmore St, 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 17 and under 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, hair dryer, minibar, MP3 docking station, Wi-Fi (free)
Parking Valet parking $42
Pets Pets accepted ($125 fee)

Hotel Commonwealth Review

This five-story boutique hotel in the heart of Kenmore Square draws a lot of business from nearby Boston University and from local cultural institutions. It 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 bus station (and attendant traffic) at the center of the square. You might prefer a Fenway room -- they're smaller, but they face the legendary ballpark, which lies across the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; lounge; concierge; exercise room; room service

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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