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Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston

Luxurious and comfortable Back Bay Boston hotel

The opulent Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston may be the grandest among Boston Back Bay hotels. 

However, it's also one of the most comfortable - which I can attest to personally, having stayed here a couple of times before we moved to Boston.

Built in 1912, the palatial Italian Renaissance Revival Fairmont Copley Plaza is a historic landmark in Copley Square, the most elegant address in Boston.  Its 383 rooms and suites feature attractive furniture, nice fabrics, and high-end amenities such as plush robes. 

Now part of the Fairmont Hotels group of luxury hotels, the Copley Plaza Boston epitomizes glamour and refined taste.  You can even occasionally spot visiting royalty and celebrities here.  The hotel is also a favorite of filmmakers - you can see it in The Firm and Blown Away.

Additionally, the pet-friendly Copley Plaza Hotel welcomes your dog.  If circumstances require you to leave him or her at home, you're invited to spend time with the hotel's canine ambassador, a sweet black Labrador named Catie Copley, who can sometimes be spotted walking with guests.

The Copley Plaza's location also makes it a favorite for watching July 4th fireworks over the Charles River (be sure to ask for a room on an upper floor with a river view), cheering at the nearby Boston Marathon finish line, and enjoying First Night activities including ice sculptures in the square.

Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood

Special features at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Boston

Walk into Copley Plaza's ornate lobby, and you'll think you're in a palace ballroom. 

With marble, gold, mahogany paneling, ornate antiques, crystal chandeliers, Persian carpets, murals, mirrors, huge flower arrangements, potted palms - well, it's totally over the top, and totally wonderful. 

Be sure to see the Oval Room, with its gorgeous blue-sky-and-white-cloud painted ceiling. 

Famed American painter John Singer Sargent, who painted the murals at the Boston Public Library down the street, lived here in a suite from 1919 until his death in 1925 and added an angel to the Oval Room mural - but it was painted over during a 1940s renovation.

Almost every American President since the time of President Taft has stayed at the Copley Plaza. 

Eight fabulous suites feature Boston art and memorabilia related to themes celebrating Boston's history and heritage.  To ensure authenticity, the Copley Plaza Boston collaborated on the design with a team of local cultural institutions such as the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, the Museum of Science, and the Sports Museum.

Dine and drink at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel

You'll also find two of Boston's best-loved eating and drinking spots at the Copley Plaza. 

The atmospheric Oak Room is considered one of Boston's best steakhouses and power lunch spots. 

Or, drop by the Oak Bar for conversation along with a specialty martini, scotch, or glass of fine wine.  And don't miss the famous raw bar!

Best rates and reviews for the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel

When making reservations at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, keep in mind that like many of Boston's older hotels, it offers rooms and suites in all sizes and shapes - and whether you're seeking a top-end luxury experience or a comfortable room at a budget rate, this can work to your advantage.

Smaller rooms may be available at lower rates, similar to what you might find in inexpensive Boston hotels.  Luxury suites, on the other hand, will be priced to reflect their specialness.

Be sure to check out the Copley Plaza Boston hotel specials, as you can sometimes find great bargains with nice amenity packages.

If you get a great low rate for a small room (as we did when we stayed here) . . . think of it as an affordable way to stay in a world-class hotel.  And if you pay a higher rate, enjoy your experience!

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Map showing the Fairmont Copley Plaza's location

As this maps shows, the Copley Plaza enjoys the best location of all Boston Back Bay hotels, overlooking Copley Square:

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