The Fairmont Copley Plaza

Frommer's Review

The "grande dame of Boston" is a classic old-fashioned grand hotel, with opulent public spaces that recall the days when traveling was an event, not an ordeal. 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 that overlook busy Dartmouth Street; my favorites are theme suites celebrating local treasures such as the Boston Symphony. Known for superb service, the Copley Plaza boasts countless details (inventive weekend packages, a resident black Lab guests can book for a walk or run) that have made it a favorite with generations of Bostonians and visitors.

Facilities: Restaurant (steakhouse); lounge (Oak Bar); exercise room; access to nearby health club ($15); concierge; tour desk; courtesy car; business center; 24-hr. room service; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning; concierge-level rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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