The upgrade was spectacular!
I've stayed frequently at Hotel Commonwealth and was trying to get a room for a one night stay. They were booked up for the rooms I requested that were on the "specials" list so they upgraded me to a suite for the price of the special. Such hospitality is to be commended. I will continue staying at this very accommodating hotel whenever in Boston. The house manager and staff are superb and the restaurants are two of the best in Boston.