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Fairmont Copley Plaza, BostonvsBoston Park Plaza
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston and Boston Park Plaza are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston scores significantly higher than Boston Park Plaza. Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston ranks #9 in Boston with positive reviews from 16 publications such as Star Service, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
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138 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116
From $142/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "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." Full review
Insight Guides "With an opulent lobby and 383 European-style rooms, many with handsome period furnishings, this palatial 1912 hotel overlooking Copley Square remains la grande dame of Boston hotels."
Fodor's "Those who really love pampering should book the Fairmont Gold floor... an ultradeluxe club level offering a dedicated staff, free breakfast and tea-time snacks, and a library." Full review
Lonely Planet "For all its outward pomp, the spirit of the place thankfully lacks pretension."
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"Dating back to 1912, this iconic 383-room Fairmont hotel in tony Back Bay has the most opulent lobby in the city, a classic oak-paneled bar and restaurant, and top-tier service." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Fairmont Copley Plaza is a seven-story Beaux-Arts structure with a limestone... exterior and a spacious lobby featuring Italian marble columns and a gilded ceiling hung with crystal chandeliers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A red carpet leads guests into the opulent lobby of this 1912 Boston landmark, the sister hotel to New York’s Plaza."
Rough Guide "Built in 1912, the iconic Fairmont has long boasted Boston’s most elegant lobby, with its glittering chandeliers, mirrored walls, and trompe l’oeil sky."
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Even if you don’t stay here, be sure to have a martini in the fabulous Oak Bar, with its high-coffered ceilings and mahogany chairs.
Star Service "This is a hotel with strong ties to the past, and its regal decor is prized by demanding traditionalists." Full review
Michelin Guide "Back day’s palatial property has been home base for visiting US presidents and foreign dignitaries since 1912."
Boston Park Plaza Frommer's DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
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50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The Park Plaza does a hopping convention and function business and is popular with tour groups." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Two ballrooms and an elegant lobby make the Park Plaza the scene of many local celebrations, as well as business meetings and small conventions."
Rough Guide "This hotel’s old-school elegance and hospitality – plus its central location – make it stand out; the high-ceilinged rooms, complete with internet access, are comfortable, too."
BlackBook "Historic hotel in historic locale provides direct access to Boston Common, Theater District and shopping mecca Newbury Street."
Fodor's "One of Boston's best locations, this antiques-laden hotel is ideal for those looking for old-world charm." Full review
Gayot "This 1927 original keeps up with the times while maintaining its ties to the style and atmosphere of the early twentieth century."
Time Out "A recent cosmetic overhaul has brought it somewhat up-to-date, upgrading the rooms with flatscreen TVs and high-thread-count bedlinen." Full review
Star Service "Individuals are apt to feel overwhelmed, but in spite of its size, which keeps many visitors away, the rates are frequently among the lowest in the city center. " Full review
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The hotel boasts a long and impressive list of dining and drinking options, with nearly a dozen in-house venues to choose from, including Au Bon Pain, a McCormick & Schmick franchise and the Melting Pot for Swiss-style fondue.
Travel + Leisure "A recent renovation has restored many of its public spaces and brought new design touches to each room, including business desks, luxe beddings, and more." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxe stay at a historic, recently revamped hotel just steps from Boston Common, with suite options." Full review
