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Hotel CommonwealthvsOmni Parker House
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Commonwealth is the choice of most writers compared to Omni Parker House. Hotel Commonwealth ranks #17 in Boston with praise from 14 reviewers like Zagat, The Telegraph and BlackBook.
Hotel Commonwealth
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Oyster
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Time Out Show All Reviews
500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Luxury and service without pretense makes this hip spot a solid choice." Full review
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
OysterUpscale
"The 148-room Hotel Commonwealth is one of the most well-rounded boutique hotels in Boston." Full review
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 "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 "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 "Although constructed after the turn of the millennium, this hotel has an old-fashioned feel to it."
BlackBook "Largest rooms in Boston, with Fenway views for season ticketholders and their appreciative guests."
Zagat3.8
"Guests appreciate the "considerate" and "incredibly accommodating" service at this boutique Fenway/Kenmore property, which offers "lovely" and "large, well-appointed" rooms."
Time Out "Inside, the spacious suites and rooms have a rustic, boutique elegance, along with superior technological conveniences." Full review
Omni Parker House
Insight Guides Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Star Service Gayot Lonely Planet Time Out
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
60 School Street, Boston, MA 02108
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides "The country’s oldest continuously operating hotel (since 1854), across from Boston Common, completed a $30 million overhaul in 2008."
Fodor's "What better base from which to learn about our nation's heritage than America's oldest continuously operating hotel?" Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Steeped in history, stuffed with ghost lore, and teeming with old-world grandeur, the surprisingly affordable Omni Parker House is the place to stay for a taste of Boston's literary and political past." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Memorabilia on display in the ornate lobby emphasizes Parker House’s status as the oldest hotel in continuous operation in the US."
Rough Guide "Though the present building only dates from 1927, the Omni Parker House is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the US."
Star Service "This plush traditional property is one of Omni's best, with a storied past and a reputation for service and fine dining that put it in the same boat with the Taj Boston." Full review
Gayot "Opened in 1885 and claiming to be the longest continuously running hotel in the U.S., this fourteen-story property prides itself on keeping up with the times."
Lonely Planet "The lovely guest rooms are decorated in rich red and gold tones and equipped with all the high-tech gadgetry." Full review
Time Out "Established in 1855, this is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the country which became a famous literary hangout for the likes of Longfellow, Hawthorne and Emerson." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Since 1855 the Omni Parker House has been welcoming guests, making it America’s longest continuously operating hotel." Full review
