FIFA World Cup 2026

• Logan International Airport (BOS) – 5 miles | 8 Kilometers
• Kenmore Square Subway Station – onsite!
• Boston Back Bay Station – 1.2 miles | 1.9 Kilometers
• Boston South Station – 4 miles | 6.4 Kilometers

• While we do not provide shuttle services to and from the airport, we are happy to coordinate transportation services.  Please feel free to reach out to our concierge anytime at (617)-532-5002. Fees apply.

• We offer onsite valet parking at a cost of $75 per vehicle per night.

Maximum vehicle height is 6’6″

Look no further! Our Directions Page offers detailed guidance on getting to and from Hotel Commonwealth, including via public transportation.

1. 1. Special Event Commuter Rail (MBTA)
   • Description: The MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) typically runs special event trains directly to Foxboro Station (which is adjacent to Boston Stadium) for major events like Patriots games and concerts. These trains usually depart from South Station and Back Bay in Boston. For the World Cup, it’s highly likely additional services will be available – we’ll be sure to update this page with additional information.
   • Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 49 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on the number of stops and specific route for special event service. This does not include travel time to the train station.
   • From Hotel Commonwealth to Train Station:
   o To Back Bay Station: Green Line T (subway) to Copley Square, or a short taxi/rideshare. This would add approximately 10-20 minutes to your total travel time.
   o To South Station: Green Line T to Park Street, then transfer to the Red Line to South Station, or take a taxi/rideshare. This would add approximately 20-30 minutes.
   • Cost: Round-trip tickets for special event trains are typically around $20. Regular commuter rail fares can range from $3-$10 one way.
   • Game-Day Details:
   o Schedule: Train schedules for special events are based on the start and end times of the event. Check the MBTA website (mbta.com/Boston) closer to the World Cup for specific schedules and departure times.
   o Post-Game: Trains typically depart 30-60 minutes after events conclude, or when all passengers have boarded. Be prepared for crowds and a potential wait to board.
   2. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
   • Description: Rideshare services offer door-to-door convenience.
   • Estimated Travel Time:
   o Without Heavy Traffic: 35-50 minutes (Foxborough is about 23-26 miles southwest of Boston).
   o With Game-Day Traffic: Expect significant delays, potentially 1.5 to 3+ hours, especially closer to kick-off and immediately after the match.
   • Cost:
   o Without Surge Pricing: Estimated $60-$100+ one way from Boston to Foxborough.
   o With Surge Pricing (Highly Likely on Game Day): Can be significantly higher, potentially $150-$250+ or more, particularly after the game.
   • Game-Day Details:
   o Designated Areas: Boston Stadium has designated drop-off and pick-up locations for rideshares (e.g., Lot 15, near the CVS Health Gate). Follow signage and app instructions.
   o Wait Times: Be prepared for long wait times for pick-up after the match due to demand and traffic congestion around the stadium.
   o Booking in Advance: While you can’t pre-book an exact price with rideshare, securing your ride well in advance of game day (if possible for your chosen service) might help avoid some last-minute price spikes.
   3. Taxi
   • Description: Similar to rideshares, taxis offer direct transportation.
   • Estimated Travel Time: Similar to rideshare, 35-50 minutes without traffic, and significantly longer with game-day traffic (1.5-3+ hours).
   • Cost: Estimated $80-$120+ one way, plus potential surge pricing or fixed event rates.
   • Game-Day Details: Taxi pick-up is generally located in Lot 15 or 5B at Boston Stadium. This may be subject to change closer to game-day.

Hotel Commonwealth is a 245-room property comprised of a variety of king and double queen guestrooms, as well as a variety of junior, executive, and signature suites to ensure a perfectly tailored stay!

• Check-in time is at 4:00PM
• Check-out time is at 12:00PM

• Book Transportation in Advance: Regardless of the option, demand will be exceptionally high for the FIFA World Cup. Secure your transportation as early as possible to ensure availability and potentially better pricing. Our concierge team may be able to assist in securing transportation ahead of time.

 

• Arrive Early: For any transportation method, plan to arrive at Boston Stadium significantly earlier than the scheduled match time to account for traffic, security checks, and finding your way around.

 

• Check Stadium Policies: Be aware of Boston Stadium’s clear bag policy and any other specific regulations for the World Cup matches.

 

• Stay Hydrated and Prepared: World Cup matches can be long events. Bring water, snacks (if permitted), and be prepared for various weather conditions.

 

• Patience is Key: Expect crowds, delays, and a bustling atmosphere. A patient and flexible mindset will make your experience more enjoyable.

 

• Monitor Official Announcements: Keep an eye on official FIFA World Cup and Boston Stadium transportation announcements closer to 2026, as additional services or specific instructions may be provided.

• Travel + Leisure – Boston’s top ten hotels, 2022 – 2024
• Condé Nast Traveler – Readers’ Choice Awards (Boston top 10) 2015 – 2020
• AAA/CAA Four Diamond Award, 2004 – 2024
• AAA/CAA Inspector’s Best of Housekeeping Award, 2021, 2022
• Official Hotel of the Boston Red Sox

 

• Summer ▪ Warm temperatures ▪ Sunny days with ocean breeze, perfect for outdoor exploration ▪ Average high: 78°F/26°c ▪ Average low:  63°F/17°c

Absolutely – Hotel Commonwealth is no more than a 30 minute drive from Boston Stadium in Foxborough, site of all Boston’s FIFA 2026 World Cup games. Public transport options also abound, with most taking around 1 – 1.5 hours via the Franklin/Foxboro line on the nearby commuter rail. See our Transportation section for additional details.

 

• Boston Stadium? 20 miles | 32 kilometers
• Fenway Park? Steps
• MGM Music Hall at Fenway? Steps
• House of Blues? Steps
• Newbury Street? .5 miles | .8 kilometers
• Museum of Fine Arts? 1 mile | 1.6 kilometers
• Faneuil Hall? 2.5 miles | 4 kilometers
• New England Aquarium? 2.5 miles | 4 kilometers
• The TRACK at New Balance? 2.8 miles | 4.5 kilometers
• And more local Boston landmarks

• Beth Israel Hospital – 1 mile | 1.6 kilometers
• Brigham & Women’s Hospital – 1 mile | 1.6 kilometers
• Boston Children’s Hospital – 1 mile | 1.6 kilometers
• Dana Farber Cancer Institute –  1 mile | 1.6 kilometers

Your guests will love the culinary talents of Boston’s most popular chefs at your private events. You will be able to take advantage of the seasonally inspired, locally sourced ingredients these establishments are known for, skillfully prepared to ensure an excellent experience.

 

 

Blue Ribbon Brasserie

Blue Ribbon has been serving serving neighborhood regulars and culinary industry insiders since 1992.  Whether you’re craving a burger and a beer, a hanger steak and a pint, a roasted rack of lamb and a deep red cabernet or the famed shellfish plateau and champagne, Blue Ribbon is famously ready to serve.

 

Address:

528 Commonwealth Avenue at Hotel Commonwealth

Website:

https://www.blueribbonbrasserieboston.com/

 

 

Blue Ribbon Sushi

Blue Ribbon Sushi is the creation of Master Sushi Chef, Toshi Ueki, in collaboration with Chefs Eric and Bruce Bromberg and the Blue Ribbon team. Blue Ribbon Sushi embodies Toshi-San’s spirit of individuality by offering a truly authentic dining experience. Inspired by their surroundings, Blue Ribbon’s restaurants are modern neighborhood restaurants with no boundaries.

 

Address:

500a Commonwealth Avenue at Hotel Commonwealth

Website:

https://www.blueribbonsushikenmore.com/

 

 

 

In-Room Dining is also available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Cornwall’s Pub

Cornwall’s is a drinking and dining establishment that is, first and foremost, a British-style pub, where people congregate to drink their pints of beer and ale, talk, play games and eat.

 

Address:

644 Beacon Street (Kenmore Square across from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://www.cornwalls.com/

 

 

The Kenmore

The Kenmore is a pub in the heart of Kenmore Square specializing in craft beer, burgers, and hot dogs. We are located just steps from Fenway Park and just outside the Back Bay. We offer signature Pat LaFrieda Blend Hamburgers and locally sourced, 100% all beef Kayem Hot Dogs from our scratch kitchen.  Our 16 draft lines and large can & bottle selection feature some of the best craft beer options from New England and around the world, with rotating options providing new beers weekly. We also offer a selection of fine wines for guests who are less interested in life on the hoppy side.

 

Address:

476 Commonwealth Avenue (1 block from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

https://www.thekenmorebar.com/

 

 

Eastern Standard

Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks opened in Kenmore Square in 2005, and after its closure in 2020 at its original location, reopened around the corner at a new address in October 2023. We’re delighted to be open and welcoming guests back to enjoy old classics and new favorites again at our bar and in our dining room.

 

Address:

775 Beacon Street (3 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

https://www.easternstandardboston.com/

 

 

Deuxave

Executive Chef Christopher Coombs, who has designed and built his dream kitchen at Deuxave, has created a menu that is designed with an affordable price point, with high value — entrees average around $35, offering an excellent value for the highest quality foods. The cuisine is strongly rooted in the nouvelle techniques of contemporary French cuisine, married with the splendor of American ingredients in a refined, but casual setting.

 

Address:

371 Commonwealth Avenue (3 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://deuxave.com/

 

 

Time Out Market

Boston’s innovative eating-and-drinking destination features the city’s top chefs, most-talked-about restaurants and buzziest bars—plus the latest in arts and culture—all together in the heart of The Fenway.

 

Address:

401 Park Drive (7 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

https://www.timeoutmarket.com/boston/

 

 

Cheeky Monkey

Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co. is excited to bring sarcasm and freshly brewed beers to Lansdowne Street. Going far beyond your average brewery, Cheeky Monkey creates a one of a kind experience in Boston, featuring cross cultured street food and entertainment classics.

 

Address:

31 Lansdowne Street (4 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://cheekymonkeyboston.com/

 

 

Max & Leo’s                                        

In 2010, local twins Max & Leo Candidus set out to bring a unique pizza concept to their hometown of Newton, Massachusetts.  After two years of perfecting the product while operating a mobile pizza catering business, they opened a small store front at 325 Washington St. in Newton Corner.  Several years of building a very loyal customer base has lead to an impressive list of accolades both online and in well-respected publications.  Max & Leo’s Artisan Pizza is a locally renowned pizza destination.

 

Address:

82 Lansdowne Street (2 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://www.maxandleospizza.com/fenway/

 

 

Loretta’s Last Call

Grab your boots and get to steppin’ to Loretta’s Last Call, Boston’s ONLY country venue, offering authentic southern cuisine and country music. Opened in 2014, this bar and restaurant hosts weekly line dancing and live music, as well as a weekend Bluegrass Brunch, featuring a build your own Bloody Mary Bar that is sure to knock your sox off. In addition to stopping by for the entertainment or after work cocktail, Loretta’s is the perfect casual venue for any function from bridal showers to fundraisers, birthdays to bachelorette parties, and seated brunches and dinners.

 

Address:

1 Lansdowne Street (3 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

https://www.lorettaslastcall.com/

 

 

Sweet Cheeks                                    

We trucked through the Texas BBQ trail for food inspiration by the best and brightest. We fell in love. Hard. Dan said it best when we got back. He said, very simply, “A short rib changed my life”. What we ate in Texas changed everything. It keeps me up at night. It set the bar. It’s our job to bring that to you at Sweet Cheeks every day.

 

Address:

1381 Boylston Street (6 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://sweetcheeksq.com/

 

 

Citizen Public House                         

The Citizen Pub is a modern neighborhood tavern located behind Fenway Park.  Chef Brian Reyelt’s menu is a fresh twist on Tavern Cuisine. The bar features craft cocktails, world-class wines, a selection of over 200 whiskeys, including between 5 and 8 hand selected single barrels. We serve our full menu every night until 1:00 AM and bar menu until 1:30 AM in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Drop by and join us anytime.

 

Address:

1310 Boylston Street (6 blocks from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://www.citizenpub.com/

 

Local Restaurants

 

 

Sorellina

Located in the heart of Boston’s historic Copley Square, renowned Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano’s Italian inspired Sorellina presents modern interpretations of classic Italian cuisine with an emphasis on distinct preparations of the season’s best offerings. The extensive wine list follows the same inspiration by offering a mix of classic and contemporary selections with a focus on Italy’s most reputable producers. The dining room at Sorellina evokes a sense of comfort and sophistication with its invitingly warm-modern design and chic decor, serving as the perfect backdrop for Chef Mammano’s cuisine.

 

Address:

One Huntington Avenue (5 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://www.sorellinaboston.com/

 

 

Grill 23 & Bar

We often found ourselves looking for a classic steakhouse—a place with food of the highest quality and superior service. Nothing like that existed at the time and we figured we couldn’t be the only people looking for that special dining experience. Over the years we’ve made some changes—we only source premium natural meat, added a second floor with private dining rooms, and in March 2014 debuted our new bar. One thing remains the same: our gratitude to our fantastic chefs, dedicated staff, innovative purveyors, and especially our loyal customers.

 

Address:

161 Berkeley Street (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://grill23.com/

                                  

                           

Abe & Louie Steakhouse                  

Abe & Louie’s sets the standard for the classic American steakhouse, offering unparalleled flavor combinations and undeniably superior service with an air of timeless sophistication.

 

Address:

793 Boylston Street (5 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://abeandlouies.com/

 

 

Ostra

Ostra, located at One Charles Street South in Boston’s Back Bay, is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant. Inspired by local and European varieties of seafood, Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano and Executive Chef Mitchell Randall focus on specialty seafood found throughout the Mediterranean and regions within the U.S. The light preparation of our cuisine highlights the natural and fresh flavors of each dish. The dining room at Ostra evokes a sense of style and sophistication in a comfortable and inviting setting. Ostra also offers a fine bar and lounge area featuring live piano entertainment.

 

Address:

One Charles Street, South (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)

 

 

Red Lantern                                       

Red Lantern Restaurant and Lounge brings its guests on a sleek and sensual culinary journey through the Orient. Developed by Big Night Entertainment Group, responsible for award-winning venues including Empire and GEM in Boston, Shrine, Scorpion Bar and High Rollers Luxury Lanes and Lounge at Foxwoods,

 

Address:

39 Stanhope Street (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://redlanternboston.com/

 

 

Saltie Girl Seafood Bar                     

Beyond curating one of the largest tinned seafood collection in New England, Sidell and McClelland prepare such dishes as fried lobster and waffles with sweet corn butter and spicy maple syrup and French burgundy snails with black garlic butter to name a few. Chowder, bisque, an amazing raw bar, fried whole belly Ipswich clams and lobster rolls by the ounce are on the menu.

 

Address:

281 Dartmouth Street (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

https://www.saltiegirl.com/

 

 

Mistral        

Located in Boston’s stylish South End, Mistral showcases uncomplicated French cuisine, highlighted with the season’s finest ingredients. Inspired by the wind that sweeps through the south of France, our decor is reminiscent of Provence, with hand picked pottery and arched windows that evoke warmth and sophistication.

 

Address:

223 Columbus Avenue (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://mistralbistro.com/

 

 

Barcelona Wine Bar                           

The restaurant’s design features a dramatic wood slat bar ceiling and rich walnut flooring. Rustic plaster covers the walls and custom-built organic-shaped light fixtures illuminate the dining space. The mid-century modern furnishings are the perfect representation of Barcelona’s contemporary and bold aesthetic.

 

Address:

525 Tremont Street (7 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://barcelonawinebar.com/southend.htm#

 

 

Toro        

Toro is a Barcelona-style tapas restaurant located in Boston’s South End. We serve traditional and modern Spanish-style small plates made with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Our beverage program features classic-inspired cocktails and an eclectic, carefully curated wine list. We serve lunch Monday through Friday, a Sunday brunch, and dinner seven nights a week. Due to our small size we are unable to accommodate reservations at dinner; we seat all parties on a first-come, first serve basis. Toro is now accepting lunch and brunch reservations for parties of six or more.

 

Address:

704 Washington Street (10 minutes’ taxi ride from Hotel Commonwealth)

Website:

http://toro-restaurant.com/boston

There’s so much more to Boston than brown bread and historic cobblestone streets.  Whatever the season, you will have plenty to do in New England’s vibrant cultural capital.  In summer, enjoy a baseball game at historic Fenway Park, rowing on the beautiful Charles River and dining alfresco at a quaint neighborhood restaurant.  In winter, skating on the Frog Pond and lively winter markets await or head indoors to a world-class museum, electrifying concert, renowned theatre performance or a cozy pub.  In spring and autumn, experience the distinctive shops of Newbury Street and Charles Street, unique city tours, biking trails or a stroll through the stunning parks of the city’s Emerald Necklace.

Our multiple spacious and light-drenched meeting & event spaces are each capable of accommodating variable numbers of attendees depending on your preferred setup, with space available for up to 500 attendees.

Absolutely! The friendly confidence of your dedicated, experienced Conference Services Manager will help you ensure your meeting or event is a success.

Meeting & event spaces with windows for natural light are available, ranging from the light-drenched Olmsted Room facing Kenmore Square, to the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Kenmore Room and Fenway Foyer facing legendary Fenway Park.

Special arrangements can be made for receiving any equipment, goods, displays or other materials that will be sent, delivered or brought into the Hotel. Please note that the first 3 packages received will be handled on a complimentary basis, whilst 4 or more packages incur additional charges.

Yes! Complimentary, high speed (up to 1,000 kb/s) Wi-Fi access to the internet is available in all meeting spaces.

Hotel Commonwealth is pleased to partner with Encore Global. Encore provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art in-house AV services for any program size, alongside experienced on-hand technicians. Additional charges apply should another AV provider be requested.