Kenmore Square in Boston is a major intersection where the historic roads of Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue meet. It also serves as an important landmark which alerts Boston Marathon runners of the final mile of the race. Other popular Kenmore Square attractions include the Boston Red Sox ballpark, Fenway Park and the Boston University East Campus.
The Hotel Buckminster is located in the heart of Kenmore Square, just minutes to Fenway Park and subway access. The hotel has 70 king and queen rooms and 24 suites featuring a living room and a king sized bedroom. Standard room and suite amenities include a work desk, voice mail, microwave and refrigerator, wireless internet, cable television with HBO and an iPod clock radio. Hotel amenities include a business center, continental breakfast, discounted parking rates, valet dry cleaning and smoke free rooms. Pets are allowed for an additional fee of $75 per stay, which includes a post-checkout room cleaning; gourmet dog treats and clean up bags. Dog walking service and sitting services are available as well.
Hotel Buckminster
645 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215
617-236-7050
bostonhotelbuckminster.com
The Hotel Commonwealth is located half a block from Kenmore Square with convenient access to the T, Boston's subway system. The hotel contains 148 guest rooms, each featuring amenities such as 32 inch high definition televisions, DVD and CD players, marble bathrooms, complimentary high speed and wireless internet, imported linens, and work desks. Room types include Kenmore rooms, with views of Kenmore Square, Fenway rooms with views of Fenway Park and Commonwealth Parlor Suite rooms which feature additional amenities and views of Commonwealth Avenue. Hotel amenities include concierge service, valet parking, turndown service, a 24 hour fitness center, 24 hour room service, a DVD library, and in room spa services among others. Special hotel rates and packages are available throughout the year based on availability.
Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-933-5000
hotelcommonwealth.com
Howard Johnson Hotel Boston offers budget friendly accommodations just steps away from Fenway Park and a short walk to Kenmore Square. Hotel and Room amenities include refrigerators, microwaves (on request), blackout drapes, high speed internet access, cable and satellite television with premium channels, coffee makers, dry cleaning service, complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. The on site restaurant called Hong Kong Café serves authentic Chinese and American cuisine and is open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 1AM on Friday and Saturday evenings. Discounted reservation rates are available to AAA members, government employees and senior citizens. Special packages are available which include overnight accommodations and city tours, Fenway Park tours, shopping excursions, cruises and other activities.
Howard Johnson Boston
1271 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
617-267-8300
howardjohnsonboston.com