If you're looking for a hotel in the Back Bay area, this is the place to stay. The Commonwealth overlooks Fenway Park and is 3 blks. from shopping on Newbury. It sits right at the Kenmore Square "T" (train stop). Everything was perfect - the room was very roomy and luxurious with Frette linens and bathrobes, and L'Occitane toiletries. The bath had a huge countertop plus 2 large, deep glass shelves for extra storage - large enough to store a small suitcase even. The hotel offers complimentary Internet access- wireless and Ethernet- and free DVDs, along with a cordless phone that you can take with you anywhere in the hotel. There is a very well equipped fitness room with a Precor gym, free weights, 2 treadmills, 3 bikes, 2 elliptical trainers, and a stair stepper. The building is only about 2 years old but architecturally looks just like the rest of the neighborhood - which means you get the elegance minus the tiny rooms, drafty windows, noise, and maintenance problems. In fact, our room was so quiet I thought it was nearly empty! Service was excellent and friendly. Ate at the Eastern Standard restaurant which was very good- although entree selection is somewhat limited and quite adventurous (I have a vague idea what "offals" are but was afraid to ask for clarification in fear that the answer might spoil my appetite!) There MIGHT be cheaper places to stay in Boston but I guarantee they won't be half as nice. You certainly needn't spend more -- I can't imagine a more pleasant hotel.
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