Hotel Commonwealth

Hotels
9.4 (1921 reviews)
500 Commonwealth Avenue , Boston , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Elegant facilities
Cons:
Thin walls between rooms
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.43
Consistently praised for being clean and tidy.
Service
9.9
The staff was described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating across multiple reviews.
Location
9.94
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location of the hotel, convenient for exploring Boston.
Room Quality
9.39
Rooms were described as elegant, uniquely decorated, and generally comfortable.
Amenities
8.92
Amenities were appreciated, but some minor issues reported, like coffee service timing.
Value for Money
8.88
Value noted as reasonable for both the quality and location.
Food and Beverage
8.93
Good comments on snacks and the on-site restaurant, but no specific negatives.
Overall Experience
9.8
Guests expressed overall satisfaction with their stays, often stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Hotel Commonwealth, conveniently located near Fenway Park and Boston University, offers guest rooms with modern amenities including a '48-inch' flat-screen smart TV and in-room spa services. Each room features a small refrigerator, a cozy sitting area, and a work desk for your convenience.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in fine dining at Blue Ribbon Sushi or savor fresh seafood at Pescador Coastal Grill. For a late-night treat, visit TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie. The hotel offers a diverse culinary experience to satisfy every palate.

Convenience and Comfort
With a 24-hour fitness center, award-winning concierge service, and rooms with stunning views of Fenway Park or Kenmore Square, Hotel Commonwealth ensures a comfortable and convenient stay. Explore nearby attractions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Hynes Convention Center.

Experience luxury and convenience at Hotel Commonwealth. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BOS

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 75 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1921 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.43
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 9.39
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 8.93
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Ian couple us
10
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple us
9
Great location, friendly staff, but expensive.
Pros:

Great location. Near the T and Fenway.

Cons:

Very expensive. There was a mild smell when you entered the room, plus toilet ran a lot.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Ian family_with_children us
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Chester solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything, the staff, room and the valet parking all were great. Everyone i dealt with was very helpful and kind. Would highly recommend this place to anyone.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Sebastian couple de
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Willford extended_group us
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Melissa couple us
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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rafaelfischerpagano Family Rome, Lazio
10
Jeff was GREAT. Very kind. Hotel was super helpful for the runners. In room dining and breakfast was amazing and quick
Pros:

Jeff at the front desk was very king. In room breakfast was quick and excellent

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
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eeank Couples
10
Great place for Boston Marathon stay
Pros:

Perfect place to stay for the Boston marathon. Location great and the staff was very friendly—esp Nuck, Frankie, and S! Loved the Recovery Room set up for runners on the second floor and the congratulations message in the room following the race.

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
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jenniferbD4944PO Friends getaway
10
The best hotel for the marathon
Pros:

We booked this hotel relatively last minute to watch a friend run the marathon! Based on the price we paid ($$$$) we were fully prepared to be disappointed. Were we ever wrong! The check in, staff, room and VIBES all exceeded our expectations. The room was large, clean with quality linens, the staff were fast and friendly, ready to assist you with whatever you needed. The watch party, coffee bar, pop up bar, cookies, snacks and water bottles were all nice extras. The best part of all was being able to walk directly out of the front doors right onto the race route (mile 25.2) to have an awesome spot to spectate the race with so many other spectators. The race was electric and the hotel really did a great job. You are also only a 10 min walk from Newbury and Boylston St. I would recommend the hotel for any trip to Boston, but do not hesitate to book this for the marathon.

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
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Annye2013 Family Huntsville, Alabama
10
Best Boston Marathon hotel!
Pros:

Chris was a phenomenal help to us! Truly everyone on the staff including Calvin at the front desk and the staff running the coffee bar were also so kind to us as a family. The excitement about the Boston Marathon and congratulations and included pre-race items was all amazing!

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
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hannahpU8578TH Friends getaway
10
Boston marathon weekend
Pros:

I stayed at the Hotel Commonwealth for my first Boston marathon and it was incredible! Will definitely be staying here again next year!! Jeff went above and beyond post race to help us out and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The highlight of our trip was the Revoka room on floor 2; they had compression boots, saunas, massage guns, and gold plunges for all the athletes to use! I had never seen anything like it before it was amazing! Highly recommend staying here for race weekend

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
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GaneshVenkataraman Family Pleasanton, Tri-Valley, California
10
Best hotel in Boston!
Pros:

Perhaps the best place to stay in Boston. Especially if you are a baseball fan or running the Boston marathon. The rooms are huge and hospitality deserters an A+ rating. We requested extra pillows/sheets and even a microwave and it was delivered promptly. On the day of the race breakfast was provides and it is a short walk from the expo after the race. Kenmore station is literally part of the building if you plan to explore Boston. I could go on and on and hotel common wealth will be my permanent residence in Boston when I ever visit the city. Thank you for making my Boston Marathon memorable!

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
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mariacarolinap532 Couples
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

We were very happy to stay at the Commonwealth Hotel. The service was excellent, the rooms were very spacious, and on top of everything, on the day of the marathon they surprised us — the thoughtful gesture was very special.

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor
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Dczpat Family
10
Great Marathon Stay
Pros:

GREAT marathon experience! Would absolutely stay here again for the convenience and service. Kabir especially took care of us during a hectic post race environment

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor
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amickey Friends getaway Chicago, Illinois
10
Amazing experience for Marathon + RedSox
Pros:

This place is amazing, especially for the Red Sox and Marathon- which runs RIGHT in front of the hotel. They were friendly, helpful and accommodating and will absolutely come back!

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor
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James family_with_children us
10
AWESOME!
Pros:

Every interaction with staff was awesome, friendly, helpful, warm and engaging.

Loved the view of Fenway Park from our room - it was the reason we came to Boston in the first place.

Cons:

Not much to say here. No complaints!

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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M9219ZEnicolen Family
10
Highly Recommend
Pros:

Hotel was great. Perfect location. Nick was awesome! He was very personable and welcoming.

2026-04-19 via Tripadvisor
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246karterg Family
10
Red Sox game
Pros:

Nick was the best, great location and people.

2026-04-19 via Tripadvisor