The Fairmont Copley Plaza

The "grande dame of Boston" is a classic old-fashioned grand hotel, with a clientele of leisure and business travelers who expect luxurious lodgings and superior service. Built in 1912, the seven-story Renaissance-revival building faces beautiful Copley Square. The spacious, painstakingly maintained guest rooms have a residential feel, with plush draperies and upholstery and custom furnishings, including oversize desks and pillow-top mattresses. Rooms that face the square afford better views than those overlooking busy Dartmouth Street, but all beat the views from the hotel's nearest rival, the Lenox. The eco-conscious Copley Plaza boasts countless details (inventive weekend packages, a resident black Lab guests can take for walks) that have made it a favorite with generations of Bostonians and visitors. Tip: Members of Fairmont's frequent-guest program, which is free to join, don't pay for Internet access.

Facilities:
Restaurant; lounge (Oak Bar); concierge; concierge-level rooms; access to nearby health club ($20); exercise room; room service

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