Hotel Commonwealth, Boston, Smell

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Hotel Commonwealth	Average Price: $330 Check Rates

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500 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, 02215 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 38
Average review rating: 4.55

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (38) , MyTravelGuide (3) , TripAdvisor (1063) , YahooTravel (10)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. From the moment you walk in and smell the white tea and thyme scent of the hotel until the time you check out with the help of the attentive valet and staff you will love every minute of your stay.

"I would live here if I could! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/21/2012 Vote

2. Not only are the rooms perfectly appointed, with tasteful decor, gorgeous linens and some of the best-smelling ablutions ever, but there are three fantastic places to eat & drink right in the hotel.

"Wonderful Boston " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2012 Vote

3. I loved the little touches like the leather(esque?) writing surface on the desk, the robe and slippers, the tray with wineglasses and corkscrew, the delicious-smelling toiletries.

"This hotel is fantastic " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/27/2012 Vote

4. The lobby/sitting area is nice and smells great.

"Great for Winter Visits By Frequent Visitors To Boston " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/18/2012 Vote

5. I would also like to mention that I am very sensitive to odors, and this place smells great.

"True Luxury " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/28/2011 Vote

6. The soaps in the bathroom smelled like heaven.

"the dictionary definition of love " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/20/2011 Vote

7. when you arrive with the greetings of the friendly staff eager to answer any questions or concerns you have, and smell the fresh air in the lobby (unlike like stereotypical febreeze fake fruit smell you get in most hotels).

"the dictionary definition of love " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/20/2011 Vote

8. spacious bathroom and great smelling toiletries.

"Pretty fab hotel in good location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/15/2010 Vote

9. The linens all smelled like they'd been washed in nice detergent, not the normal bleachy smell of hotel linens.

"Perfect! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/29/2009 Vote

10. There was a horrible smell in the room like someone had urinated on the carpet.

"choose another hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/26/2009 Vote