One of the best features of Fenway Park, home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox, is its central location in the city of Boston. The area surrounding the park offers an abundance of accommodations for any budget, from new luxury boutique hotels to discount chains. Reserving a room within walking distance of Fenway helps you avoid the inevitable parking hassles on game day and gives you easy access to many of Boston's other attractions.
Less than a quarter mile from Fenway Park, the 148-room Hotel Commonwealth (hotelcommonwealth.com) was ranked 13th on "Travel + Leisure" magazine's top large city hotels in 2010. The large guest rooms overlook either Kenmore Square or Fenway Park, and the baseball-themed suite features baseball decor and memorabilia from the 1930s and '40s. The Hotel Commonwealth is pet-friendly, and rooms feature Italian linens and Fresh bath amenities. Guests can dine at Eastern Standard, the on-site restaurant, which also offers 24-hour room service.
The historic Boston Hotel Buckminster (bostonhotelbuckminster.com) was built in 1879, and offers 94 guest rooms and suites less than a quarter of a mile from Fenway Park. The dog-friendly hotel has 70 rooms with either a king-sized bed or two twin beds and a sitting area, and 24 suites with a separate parlor and king-sized bedroom. Guests at the Boston Hotel Buckminster have access to discounted parking, ticket services for Fenway Park and other Boston attractions, pet-sitting services and discounts at Maluken restaurant in Kenmore Square. Room rates also include a continental breakfast.
The Eliot Hotel (eliothotel.com) is a luxury boutique hotel approximately a half-mile from Fenway. The hotel offers 70 suites and 16 guest rooms with Paris-inspired decor and luxury linens and amenities. The nonsmoking, pet-friendly hotel offers guests free access to the Boston Sports Clubs, as well as babysitting and pet-sitting services for a fee. The two on-site restaurants, Clio and Uni Sasimi Bar, are ranked as Best in America by Zagat, and the hotel itself is well-regarded by several travel publications. Inquire about special Fenway Park packages that include a hotel stay, game tickets and parking.
The Howard Johnson Fenway Park (howardjohnsonboston.com) is located next door to the fabled ballpark and offers 94 guest rooms at discount rates compared to other hotels in the area. Rooms have two double beds, one queen or one king bed, and all rooms are nonsmoking. Rooms offer basic amenities, but there is an extra charge for using the safe and telephone. There's also a daily on-site parking fee. The Howard Johnson has an outdoor pool open seasonally, as well as a full service restaurant and bar on-site. Check with the hotel for Fenway Park tours or game ticket and room specials.
Hamlin, Kristen. "Hotels Less Than One Mile to Fenway Park in Boston, MA." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/hotels-less-one-mile-fenway-park-boston-ma-54411.html. Accessed 19 April 2019.