Opened in 2004, the Hotel Commonwealth represents a large scale "boutique" hotel. It presents service on the level of a small, intimate hotel but in a much larger setting and prides itself on being independent. It includes 3 restaurants: Great Bay, Eastern Standard and The Foundation Lounge as well as an arcade of shops that guests can peruse. The developers knocked down a row of existing buildings in order to build the hotel, but worked with the City, so a new entrance/handicap accessible elevator for the Kenmore Square T stop was incorporated into the design of the hotel.

America runs on caffeine and sugar and Boston needs a Dunkin Donuts every block or so.

Eastern Standard serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It caters to hotel guests, locals and Red Sox fans. A popular place to dine before a Red Sox game, Eastern Standard is a popular destination post game as well. Whether you are there for a delicious brasserie experience or saddling up to the bar to enjoy the extensive cocktail list, Eastern Standard does not disappoint. Voted Best of Boston for Group dining as well. Fair warning: can be loud at the bar after the Sox get out! A real French brasserie is kind of like the equivalent of an American steak house/comfort food joint: croque monsieurs, onion soup, a huge plate of oysters, crabs legs, and other seafood tasties, wash it down with a flute of champagne or a nice glass of belgian ale. It's high minded, delicious, slightly decadent without feeling like you've gorged on a side of creamed spinach.

Chef Michael Schlow brings you one of Boston's premier seafood dining destinations. The team of Schlow, Esti Parsons and Christopher Myers--who were so successful with Radius and Matta have created Great Bay in the Commonwealth Hotel. It is not cheap, but who wants seafood that isn't of the utmost quality anyway? This place has a modern, nautically themed dining room and lounge marked by sky-high ceilings, deep blues and playful lighting fixtures. The "Sand Dollar Menu," offered weekdays from 5pm to 6pm at the Island Bar (raw bar), includes spicy fish tacos, chilled Duxbury oysters and lobster-shrimp dumplings, all for $1 each.

The Foundation Lounge is the "hotel bar" of the Hotel Commonwealth. It offers high-end design and high end drinks, with a bar menu that leans towards the Japanese (edamame, maki, kobe beef, spring rolls). Creative cusine and interesting cocktails make this a hotspot on the weekends, after work crowd, and wildly popular during Red Sox games.

A private elementary school (MA Approved) on the upper floors of the building.

ATM and branch location

Bank branch that is within the Hotel Commonwealth.

Retail outlet offering standard copying and shipping services.

Car rental agency within the Hotel Commonwealth, specializing in high end cars: Mercedes, Jaguar, etc.

Hours:
Mon-Wed: 9 am - 4 pm
Thu-Fri: 9 am - 5 pm

Convenience store

Established in 1889, Hunt's is New England's largest photographic retailer. 90 minute complimentary valet parking offered

High-end denim and all the perks - including personal after hours shopping and custom built jeans. 90 minute complimentary valet parking offered

This store features oils for aromatherapy as well as every designer frangrance (men's and women's) available. The create custom scents and have a range of bath products, lotions, etc. too.

One of oldest galleries in US dedicated to photography. The store in the Hotel Commonwealth has posters, cards, books and limited edition portfolios. 90 minute complimentary valet parking offered

High end jewelry shop with local, national and international designers featured. 90 minute complimentary valet parking offered

Inside the Hotel Commonwealth, Temper Chocolates is the perfect place to get a gift for your favorite sweet tooth, or to indulge yourself with a pastry, sweet treat, or coffee drink.

Florist studio using only fresh flowers and specializing in custom arrangements for every occasion. 90 minute complimentary valet parking offered

Our motto is Unique Wines - Boutique Beers - Exotic Spirits. Our Kenmore location features over 650 wines from around the world, over 300 beers, more than 200 Liquors, sake, mead, Kosher wines and a wide variety of cheeses, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages! Of our 650+ wines, over 200 are under $15! Wine Gallery was voted Best of Boston in both 2006 and 2007!
Stop in and chat with our funny and well-educated staff about Liquor, life or anything regarding literature or philosophy. Besides helping you pick out the best bottle to serve with your dinner, be it vegetarian or con carne, we're happy to share our knowledge with you at no extra cost.

Now stocking two brands of real and legal Absinthe, as well as absinthe spoons and glasses!

90 minute complimentary valet parking offered in front of the Hotel Commonwealth.