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    Fairmont Copley Plaza

    3.5 (353 reviews)
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    Carissa E.

    Lovely staff, they were all friendly and attentive and wow! such a beautiful establishment. The rooms are a little bit older and sometimes the water pressure and heat were lacking a tad but overall we had a great stay here.

    Adam B.

    Mixed feelings here. The public areas and service are really top-notch and the location is convenient to many Boston attractions. The lobby is downright regal, and I enjoyed the Oak bar and lounge, which has lots and lots of bar seating. It's on the guest room floors where things get less rosy. There is a lot of scuffing and scarring, particularly on the guest room doors. My room (facing over Copley Plaza with views of the library and Trinity Church) was a big square, with the door opening directly to the room with the bed just a couple of feet away. There's no vestibule or entry, so hallway noise can be an issue. The bathroom is pretty standard, and there's only one chair next to the bar table. The bed was very comfortable, and I did enjoy having a real plant on the desktop. The room service breakfast was timely and tasty. Mostly I feel like this would be nice to visit for the lobby and bar, but I would probably stay elsewhere in the future to try out different guest accommodations.

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    Sophie T.

    A stunning hotel, with a gorgeous hotel bar. I've never stayed here so I can't speak on the actual experience sleeping here, etc., but this hotel bar is so chic and so fun to grab a drink at. My friend and I have been coming here for the last couple of years at Christmastime to grab espresso martinis and sit in the ambiance of it all. They've got wreaths on the walls, garland, Christmas lights up, and their hotel bar is a dimly-lit space but it's quite large inside. It's for sure a poppin spot so usually we end up standing with our drinks but they have a couple ledges and standing areas near the bar so we've had no problem hanging out there. Highly recommend checking out the hotel bar during the holidays! I'll have to see what it's like in the warmer months for sure.

    Patrick D.

    Had a great time at the Fairmont where I stayed for three days. This is definitely an historic hotel that was built in 1912 whee a lost of nostalgia from a past era still remains. Some furnitures of the Titanic, a replica of the constitution and the inevitable Oak room. I absolutely love the details on the walls and ceiling. My room was spacious and very comfortable. A little bit noisy as my HVAC had some sort of mechanical problem. I do like the charm of the hotel but it does need a little bit of a renovation. The staff is very friendly and helpful and extremely polite. You can not beat this central location at Copley Plaza close the Queen private Club and Newberry Street Love their breakfast in the long room. Overall a very pleasant stay!!

    Great location in a lovely historic building. Unfortunately, from the moment we arrived, we didn't feel particularly welcomed. We always believe the concierge is the face of a hotel, but the front desk team came across as rather grumpy and unfriendly. There was one older gentleman in a suit who kindly stepped in to help when our room keys didn't work, and Cori was supe. We stayed for three nights, but there was a persistent foul smell and quite a lot of noise throughout our stay. On the other hand, the room service staff were attentive, warm, and provided excellent service. Overall, the service and stay felt inconsistent.

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    Jim K.

    A grand old hotel that has remained elegant throughout the years. The rooms are large and comfortable. The sraff is exceptional inn all areas and everyone goes out of their way to be of assistance.

    Alexis B.

    I stayed at the Fairmont Copley Plaza for two nights this week for a conference. My room was nice - large, with a desk set up, an armchair, a large dresser, a large closet (with plenty of hangers, an iron, a steamer, a safe, and more). The bathroom was also large with a tub/shower combo and some fancier toiletries (Le Labo). I have really minor, picky complaints - the door sits too high and lets too much light in from the hall, the water pressure from the rain shower head wasn't super strong - but overall, the room was very nice. The service at the desk was nice as well. And the location is great - walkable to everything in Back Bay (right across from Trinity Church), the Public Garden, the Boston Commons, T stations, and more. I walked to a great restaurant for dinner a free night I had, and I walked to a bookstore, a coffee shop, a chocolate shop, and more. Overall, it was a very nice hotel.

    Whitney D.

    Well this hotel is very historic! When you walk in as you can see in pictures it is elegant and beautiful. It is located in the heart of Copley area. Very walkable to other areas of Boston and near the Green T line, Commuter rail station called Back Bay station, the amtrak and the Orange line I think. The Staff that work here were helpful and very nice. There is also a hotel dog named Cori who all tourists and locals love coming to see Cori and give some pets and take pictures with. There is a gym in this hotel on the top floor which looked to have alot of different machines and yoga mats. The view from the treadmills looking out onto boylston street is pretty awesome too. ( I did not take any pics of the gym as because there were alot of people in there when I went to check it out). There is a floor of this hotel called the gold floor and the rooms on this floor are magical. Very Beautiful, with great looking bathrooms too. Though I was lucky enough to stay in one of these rooms there unfortunately was no fridge which I did not know until after I got into the room. There is a sign where it is supposed to be saying if you want a fridge to call front desk. So I did. There is a Nespresso machine with two kinds of flavored coffee which was nice. One was decaf and other was regular. The closet space was big but there are no drawers at least that I saw to put your clothes away. The bed was comfortable. On this gold floor there is also a lounge that unfortunately did not get to check out due to timing but I saw it has a coffee machine too. From what I did see of it it looks very nice and hope to check it out next time. I believe it costs extra though to go in. This is also a major hub for everyone or alot of people involved with Boston Marathon week. Alot of the elite runners have been known to stay here and all. One thing I did notice that there were some cups, dishes left outside of peoples rooms for multiple days. And there was some trash near the elevators that were left there for a few days as well. I know that keeping up with hotels and the cleanliness is and can be a major undertaking. One last part of this hotel is there is a great bar/restaurant located in the lobby area. Gorgeous bar area and great food. I highly recommend getting the bread and honey butter. The turkey sandwich was good too. And the bees knees drink. They also have a ballroom and other meeting rooms here. So there are alot of times outside events going on at this hotel. I highly recommend staying here at least one night. And if not then just stopping in to see the very elegant lobby and to see Cori Copley ( the dog as mentioned above)

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    Sal P.

    A great evening exploring the Fairmont Cooley Plaza. A great entrance but when you step in the door it transports you to a luxurious European hotel. The black lab @coricopley greets you at the door or can be found resting inside highlighting the pet friendly hotel. After passing through the doors a grand arched hallway awaits you. In the main lobby the ceilings continue the arched designs and again seem like you're standing in the foyer of a grand European hotel. The bar is large with high ceilings and an old world warm feel. Lots of wood and like it's been there forever. The staff are attentive and friendly. Great spot for a cocktail before dinner. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Copley.

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    Thomas E.

    Fancy but old hotel in a great location in back Bay. Mainly picked this spot for the location. I was pleasantly surprised with everything but ran into a few issues that left a bad taste in my mouth. The room was nice, clean, definitely can sense the building is on the older side but nothing felt dated. Nice le labo products in the bathroom. My first problem was when I was taking a shower, I unrolled a new wash cloth to find a live tick! This was hanging on the towel rack. I don't know how it would get there, if this was clean, or where/how they wash their towels. It left me paranoid of every towel, the sheets, the pillows, just gives you a skin crawling feeling of are there more? I brought this up to the front desk when checking out and they offered to comp the $30 bar tab I had. I felt this was a much more significant issue than a bar tab. The manager was unavailable but I was told she would call me. She emailed me later in the day and offered to comp half the room. We will see if I get the credit. Other notable problems were the power outlets which were oddly very unaccessible from the bed. I don't know how you have a hotel these days that doesn't at least have a lamp or something you can plug a cell phone into. Very annoying trying to reach the plug on the floor behind the dresser. Additionally the noise was very bad as others were saying. It feels like there is no door to the room and the people in the hallway are right inside. I was awoken numerous times to just normal conversation in the hallway in the morning. The hotel restaurant/bar oak is very nice. Long spacious bar, with a cool vibe. Food being served late at night. I didnt eat but the food looked good. Drinks were alright, nothing special. But for a hotel bar, it was a lively vibe on a Tuesday night.

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    Sally H.

    Beautiful hotel built in the early 1900's. The lobby is full of beautiful marble and gilded ceilings. The staff are very well trained and accommodating. The room was beautiful and the bed comfortable. The shower needed a little work but otherwise a great location to stay in the city.

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    Ellen M.

    Pros: Great location with many shops and restaurants in walking distance Beautifully appointed Decently equipped gym at top of hotel Great banquet food Cons: The meeting spaces can be updated Can tell some of the areas are aging - both in lobby and in rooms Pro tip: Join Accor rewards club if you don't already have a membership. It's free and you get lots of perks, even a drink!

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    Check in was a breeze. The staff was thoughtful and attentive. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are spacious and clean. Will be back!

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    Service is typical Bostonian- not good. Place is awesome, food is great. Price is slightly over, but it is ok for the location.

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