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Fenway Park, Boston

Fenway Park in Boston is just two blocks from Hotel Commonwealth

There’s no denying that Boston has some of the most diehard sports fans around, which means it should be no surprise that people flock from all over the region to attend Red Sox games, Celtics games, and Bruins games (Patriots’ games, too, but Foxboro, Mass. is outside of our realm of expertise). Below we’ll tell you about the most convenient hotels for getting to your favorite Boston sporting event, when you’re watching your kids row in the Head of the Charles or just hoping to see your fave baseball team hit it out of the park.

Fenway Park: Hotel Commonwealth

  • Location: Back Bay, Boston
  • Pearl rating: 4 of 5

Hotel Commonwealth is two blocks from Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. The 148-room Hotel Commonwealth is one of the most well-rounded boutique hotels in Boston. With its classical (if slightly dowdy) furnishings, large rooms, and impressive array of services, it captures the spirit of the city like few other hotels can. Read the full Hotel Commonwealth review.

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A wintry Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA

A wintry Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA

[Flickr/LI Refugee]

There’s a reason it’s so inexpensive to travel to Boston December through February; the bone-numbing temperatures and random snow squalls are enough to keep even the heartiest tourists at bay. But there’s no reason to hole up in your hotel the entire time – just dress warmly and remember to bring an extra pair of socks! Here are five fun things to do around Beantown even when the temperature has dipped below freezing:

1. Museum of Fine Arts/Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: The MFA Boston is one of the best museums in the city, and features new exhibits and shows throughout the year. Nearby, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will treat you to scenes from centuries ago in the mansion’s various rooms. If you’re staying at nearby hotels like The Eliot, the Hilton Boston Back Bay, or The Colonnade, you can definitely brave the walk to the museums. 465 Huntington Avenue /280 The Fenway

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