Learn all about The Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston and all the amenities that comes with a stay!
If you’re looking for to splurge on a stay at one of Boston’s most luxurious hotels, check out The Fairmont Copley Plaza. This property is considered to be one of Boston’s high society haunts, having welcomed everyone from Babe Ruth to Elizabeth Taylor since their doors first opened in 1912.
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Style
The Fairmont underwent more than $20 million in restoration and renovation in celebration of the property’s 100th anniversary. The result of the remodel is a beautiful balance between the original, old-world glamour decor with modern comforts, along with a lavish eatery and bar. If you look closely, you might be able to spot the “P” insignia throughout the hotel, a remnant from when the property was the Plaza Hotel.
Housed in a landmark, limestone Beaux Arts building, the Fairmont boasts a commanding exterior to match the grand interior design of the property. The grand lobby features Italian marble columns, which support high coffered ceilings where glittering chandeliers hang. The ornate woodwork, mosaic tile flooring, intricate murals and gilded mirrors are all beautifully preserved.
Rooms
The Fairmont consists of 383 rooms and suites that are individually-decorated in a modern-classic style with mahogany dressers, headboards and desks to match.
The 250-square-foot Fairmont Gold Room is furnished with a King pillowtop mattress, luxury linens, geometric-patterned carpeting. To top things off, there is a Nespresso coffee maker and custom black-and-white sketches of Boston for a contemporary touch. The marbled bathroom featured rain showers, plush terry cotton robes and Le Labo amenities.
Fairmont Gold club guests receive dedicated concierge service, complimentary WiFi, daily breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres and access to a private club lounge as well as a private reception area.
Facilities
A drawing point for this hotel is the 3,000-square-foot rooftop fitness center that’s open 24 hours and offers magnificent views of Back Bay. Ballrooms and meeting rooms are available for conferences, weddings and special events. While the hotel may lack an in-house spa, a special partnership with Zeel allows you to have a massage right in your room.
Food & Drink
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is a gorgeous space, with a grand bar, fireplaces, giant arched windows and beautiful plaster work on the vaulted ceilings. This eatery serves up modern American cuisine made with local ingredients. Standouts include deliciously-charred flatbreads and burgers, as well as local oysters and a deconstructed Boston Cream Pie. Pair these scrumptious dishes with one of the restaurant’s carefully-crafted martinis, or order a bottle from the extensive wine list. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen serves an elegant breakfast buffet and a popular Sunday brunch as well.
Additionally, the hotel operates the secretive 140 Supper Club, a private dinner series by lauded Chef Laurent Poulain. Mention this to the concierge, and they’ll add you to the list.
Service
As expected, the service at the Fairmont Copley Plaza was amazing. The concierge team was adept at making reservations and the liveried doormen were able to share local tips. The hotel’s canine ambassador, Cori Copley, has been noted to be a highlight of guests’ stay.
Location
The Fairmont resides in the heart of Back Bay, overlooking grassy Copley Square. This property is close to the historic Boston Public Library and the Italianate Trinity Church. A short half-mile trip away is Boylston Street shopping and dining, including the Prudential Center. The neighborhood is clean, safe and well-lit at night for late travelers.
Address: 138 St. James Avenue, Boston.
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Bottom Line
The Fairmont Copley Plaza is a historic icon in the city of Boston. The property’s elegant rooms and glamorous style is more than enough reason to book at a stay. If you’re looking for a bit of old-world Boston glamour in the center of Back Bay, then consider booking a stay.
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