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Hotel Commonwealth

500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, USA, 02215
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Hotel Commonwealth resounds with an easy, modern aesthetic on pace with its lively urban setting. And pleases with an incomparable ‘of service’ approach. Settle in to generously sized guestrooms that reflect the hotel’s refined fabric and share classic sophistications that have made the hotel so beloved – from plush linens and modern baths to smart technology and uncommon touches. ֍ URBAN-LUXE GUEST ROOMS Oversized and light-drenched bedrooms, will create a warm and inviting place for your travellers to enjoy. Each features thoughtful amenities such as hassle-free high-speed Wi-Fi internet access, Malin & Goetz bath amenities, imported Italian linens and a 48” smart, flat-screen television, so they can relax and stay well-connected. ֍ A VIBRANT CITY HUB Nothing beats having modern neighborhood restaurants in-house, especially when they bring a lively cocktail scene, a casual, comfortable vibe, and food that people simply love! Waving in the Boston debut of famed Blue Ribbon Restaurants, three fresh, new culinary concepts arrive at Hotel Commonwealth’s Kenmore Row doorstep to complement TsuruTonTan’s handmade Udon–the first to launch Blue Ribbon Sushi and Blue Ribbon Brasserie, food & drinks to inspire bliss, live here. ֍ INSPIRING PRIVATE EVENT SPACE Your attendees will be inspired by Hotel Commonwealth’s refreshingly-imagined private event spaces. Each designed with thoughtful features to keep them productive and comfortable such as hassle-free complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi internet access, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and superior technical support from EncoreGlobal. ֍ FOOD WITH A FOLLOWING Your food-savvy guests will love the culinary talents of Boston’s most popular chefs at your private events. You will be able to take advantage of the seasonally inspired, locally-sourced ingredients skillfully prepared to help you make your event rave-worthy.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2003
Renovated2016
Total meeting space16,446 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms245
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
UNSCRIPTED, HONEST HOSPITALITY Your attendees will appreciate the unscripted, honest hospitality that has earned Hotel Commonwealth the distinction of being one of Boston’s most beloved hotels. Below you will find other recently earned accolades to help you feel confident choosing us to help you create a positively memorable visit for your delegates. ֍ AAA/CAA Four Diamond Award, 2024 - 2015 ֍ Travel + Leisure - Boston’s top ten hotels, 2024, 2023, 2022 ֍ AAA/CAA Inspector’s Best of Housekeeping Award, 2022, 2021 ֍ Condé Nast Traveler - Readers’ Choice Awards (Boston top 10) 2024 - 2015 ֍ Best Hotel, General Excellence, Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston 2017 ֍ Official Hotel of the Boston Red Sox

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 26, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025
Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025
Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025
Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 12, 2025
Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025
Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 16 - Nov 20
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Apr 15Nov 21 - Dec 15
Low season
Dec 16 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 28

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
16,446 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,800 sq. ft.
Space (private)
12,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
3,200 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,430 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
400
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
3,200 sq. ft.
81 x 40 sq. ft.
17.4 ft.
400
58
250
400
300
180
70
125
70
1,065 sq. ft.
27 x 40 sq. ft.
17.4 ft.
100
30
90
100
80
50
20
45
36
1,065 sq. ft.
27 x 40 sq. ft.
17.4 ft.
100
30
90
100
80
50
20
45
36
1,065 sq. ft.
27 x 40 sq. ft.
17.4 ft.
100
30
90
100
80
50
20
45
36
2,130 sq. ft.
54 x 40 sq. ft.
17.4 ft.
400
40
180
200
160
100
40
45
44
2,130 sq. ft.
54 x 40 sq. ft.
17.4 ft.
400
40
180
200
160
100
40
45
44
4,800 sq. ft.
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2,500 sq. ft.
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10 ft.
250
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250
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2,350 sq. ft.
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17.4 ft.
250
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250
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
245
Single (1 bed)
166
Double (2 beds)
79
Suites
23
Tax rate
16.45%

Location

Getting Here

Your delegates will appreciate Hotel Commonwealth's easy access to the following transportation centers: ֍ (BOS) Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport | 5 miles/8 kilometres | 20 minutes via tunnel | $30.00 via taxi | $2.90 via subway. ֍ (KMR) Kenmore Square Station | Subway / Bus | at Hotel Commonwealth ֍ (BBY) Boston Back Bay Station | Subway / Commuter Rail / High-speed rail services | 1 mile/1.6 kilometres | 7 minutes via taxi / rideshare ֍ (BOS) Boston South Station | Subway / Commuter Rail / High-speed rail services | 2.8 mile/4.5 kilometres | 12 minutes via taxi / rideshare For driving directions via GPS, please enter 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA-Massachusetts 02215 into your device.
Distance from airport 4.9 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
Street parking

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֍ AN IDEAL ALL-ACCESS POINT Your delegates will appreciate Hotel Commonwealth's ideal location in the heart of Kenmore Square, one of Boston's most vibrant city hubs. They will have easy access to the city's world-class academic, internationally renowned medical and influential business areas. Steps from Fenway Park and the Fenway entertainment district. Kenmore Square is the ideal all-access point for the multitude of urban experiences that make Boston one of North America's most beloved cities.

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Hotel Commonwealth Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel Commonwealth's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Hotel Commonwealth have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Hotel Commonwealth is committed to protecting the environment through multiple initiatives including refillable PATH water bottles, energy and water saving laundry, the use of phosphate and NPE-free detergents, single-stream recycling, and our in-house Clean Earth Clean Air Program. In addition, we have partnered with BioGreen360 to compost all food waste from our kitchen and event services, making zero-waste events at the Hotel Commonwealth a reality.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hotel Commonwealth and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel Commonwealth's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hotel Commonwealth developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Hotel Commonwealth clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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