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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE HOTEL COMMONWEALTH DUG OUT! THE HOTEL COMMONWEALTH KNOCKS ITS RENOVATION OUT OF THE PARK. Talk about a two-run homer—as a guest at the newly revamped Hotel Commonwealth, you can enjoy not only the luxury hotel's expanded ameni- ties and updated décor, but also its super-select access to the Boston Red Sox. In December, the Commonwealth, adjacent to Fenway Park, completed a two-year, $55 million renovation and expansion, remodeling its original 145 rooms and lobby plus adding, in a new wing, 96 rooms and suites and 6,000 square feet of event space, including a 2,000-square- foot outdoor terrace. As befits the official hotel of the Red Sox, the all-star addition is the 660-square- foot Fenway suite, which sports Sox memorabilia (a retired scoreboard, vintage baseball cards and photos) and a balcony with original ballpark seats and a head- on view of the namesake stadium. According to GM Adam Sperling, the Red Sox partnership—and its special perks—brings guests closer to the hotel's home in Kenmore Square: "Being able to go [atop] the Green Monster or on the field for batting practice [helps] connect guests" with the area's heritage. Take us out to the ball- game! 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617-933-5000; hotelcommonwealth.com . The business lobby's floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Fenway Park. The new Fenway guest rooms overlook the ballpark's Green Monster. The use of houndstooth, herringbone, and plaid reflect the area's collegiate heritage. The new 1,020-square- foot Charles boardroom. The Fenway Suite features original ballpark seats on its spacious terrace. Each of the new 96 rooms features ultra-modern bathrooms. 124 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM SPACE STA Y