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Harborside InnvsHotel Commonwealth

Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Commonwealth ranks significantly higher than Harborside Inn. Hotel Commonwealth scores 89 with praise from 14 reviews such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.

Harborside Inn
7/10
185 State St., Boston, MA 02109
From $89/night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Multilingual
  • Business Center
  • Conferences
  • Tennis Court
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Concierge Concierge
"The Harborside's location, near Faneuil Hall Marketplace and right alongside the Rose Kennedy Greenway, sounds expensive, but it's actually an affordable alternative."
Fodor's Fodor's
"With rates that are considerably lower than most Waterfront hotels... this hotel with an understated charm is an exceptional value." Full review
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For a great view, request a room overlooking the city; for a quieter stay, book a room that faces the interior atrium.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Ensconced in a respectfully renovated 19th-century warehouse, this waterfront hostelry strikes just the right balance between historic digs and modern conveniences." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This modest boutique hotel is housed in an 1858 granite spice warehouse building near Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the New England Aquarium."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This small hotel is housed in a renovated 1890s mercantile warehouse across from Quincy Market."
Star Service Star Service
"This tiny, briny inn is an easy-on-the-wallet boutique operation that appeals to families in search of something out of the box." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Formerly a warehouse when it was built in 1846, this eight-story building has since been renovated to accommodate a modern 116-room hotel."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Based out of a renovated 1846 shipping warehouse, this modern, nautical boutique makes for a trendy couple’s retreat." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Occupying a converted warehouse at a prime downtown address, the sister hotel to the Charlesmark in Back Bay is one of the city's best bargains." Full review
Hotel Commonwealth
8/10
500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
From $134/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Luxury and service without pretense makes this hip spot a solid choice." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Set amid Commonwealth Ave’s brownstones and just steps away from Fenway Park, this independent luxury hotel enjoys prime real estate." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 148-room Hotel Commonwealth is one of the most well-rounded boutique hotels in Boston." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The opening of this ultra-modern hotel in 2002 signaled the gentrification of student-oriented Kenmore Square. French Second Empire decor is combined with hi-tech amenities."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Old-world charm mixed with modern decor makes this a welcome addition to Boston’s luxury hotel scene, with nice touches like choice linens and L’Occitaine products, as well as the Eastern Standard restaurant."
Star Service Star Service
"This is one of the best independent boutique-hotels in the city, a short-lister for anyone that appreciates animated interiors and a colorful built-in social scene with fine dining and a fun bar at its core." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Although constructed after the turn of the millennium, this hotel has an old-fashioned feel to it."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Largest rooms in Boston, with Fenway views for season ticketholders and their appreciative guests."
Zagat Zagat
3.8
"Guests appreciate the "considerate" and "incredibly accommodating" service at this boutique Fenway/Kenmore property, which offers "lovely" and "large, well-appointed" rooms."
Time Out Time Out
"Inside, the spacious suites and rooms have a rustic, boutique elegance, along with superior technological conveniences." Full review
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