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Fairmont Copley Plaza Review
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Fairmont Copley Plaza 
- Address: 138 St. James Ave., Back Bay, Boston, MA, 02116 | Map It
- Phone: 617/267-5300; 800/441-1414
- Fax: 617/375-9648
- www.fairmont.com/copleyplaza
- Price range: $$$$
- Location: Back Bay
Fodor's Review:
For those who believe that too much of a good thing is just about right, the deliciously decadent, unabashedly romantic Fairmont lures. Richly decorated, and very ornate -- we're talking cherubs on the ceiling here -- this favors romance and tradition over sleek and modern. (Really love pampering? Stay on the Fairmont Gold floor, an ultradeluxe club level offering a dedicated staff, lounge, dining room, and library.) Shopping fanatics adore the close proximity to Newbury Street, the Prudential Center, and Copley Place. This 1912 landmark underwent a $34 million renovation in 2004, updating rooms with new classically inspired decor, marble bathrooms, and high-speed Internet access. The grand public spaces have mosaic floors, marble pillars, and high gilded ceilings hung with glittering chandeliers. The Oak Room restaurant matches its mahogany-panel twin in New York's Plaza Hotel; the equally stately -- and tryst-worthy -- Oak Bar has live music and one of the longest martini menus in town. Pros: Very elegant, great Copley Square location, cozy bar. Cons: Small closets and bathrooms; charge for Internet access (no charge on Fairmont Gold level); not much shelving or storage.
- Hotel Details: 366 rooms, 17 suites
- In-room: safe, refrigerator, Internet.
- In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, gym, laundry service, public Wi-Fi, parking (paid), some pets allowed.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
- Metro: Copley, Back Bay/South End
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Our favorite hotel in Boston
Posted by SneakyBooger from Tallahassee, FL on 9/19/08
We travel frequently, Boston included, and have stayed in several hotels there. Our favorite, by far, is the Boston Copley. Beautiful entry and rooms, superior service, especially attentive doormen, and the best concierge service we have experienced. We'll be staying there again next week and just today received an Email from the concierge saying he looked forward to seeing us. Can't wait for some lobster rolls!
All rooms are very nice, but go for the Gold level and you won't regret it!
One-star hotel at a five-star price.
Posted by cliftonrodes from Austin, Texas on 6/20/07
Problems began upon arrival, when there was no one to help with luggage. Shower/bath didn't drain properly. Stains on marble in bathroom. Iron was broken. Etc, etc.
Greatly overpriced: $15 for a regular martini or margarita. No business center, no free internet.
I tend to rely on Fodor's stars and like to think I understand what they mean. This hotel doesn't even deserve inclusion in Fodor's, much less a star.
During a recent trip to Boston for various reunions [class in Andover and Canbridge and family in Nantucket], I stayed at both the Taj and the Copley Plaza. There is no comparison. I will never stay at any Fairmont hotel ever again.
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