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A timeless symbol of Boston elegance since its grand opening in 1912, Fairmont Copley Plaza stands proudly in the historic Back Bay neighborhood as one of the city’s most iconic luxury hotels—where storied Beaux-Arts architecture and refined service meet contemporary comforts just steps from world-class shopping, dining, and cultural landmarks. Guests can unwind in beautifully appointed rooms and suites that blend classic charm with modern touches. Culinary experiences at Fairmont Copley Plaza are a highlight of any stay, with OAK Long Bar + Kitchen offering modern American cuisine crafted from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients—featuring everything from char-grilled flatbreads and fresh oysters to refined breakfast and Sunday brunch favorites—alongside an extensive wine list and signature cocktails. Wellness amenities include a 3,000-square-foot rooftop health club with panoramic views of the city skyline and state-of-the-art fitness equipment, making it easy to stay active while exploring Boston’s rich urban landscape.
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Copley Square
Boston, Massachusetts
02116
Nearest Airport: BOS
To be clear, I did read reviews before I booked our stay. We were very positive and looking forward to it. There was a mix up when checking in where our reservation weren’t in the hotel system, but it was visible in British Airways system, which is where we booked our holiday through. Now, this situation can be handled in different ways. Our first person of contact at the reception was a woman, which I’m sad to say I didn’t catch the name of, but let’s just say the treatment of us was not okay. It was clear she didn’t believe a word we said, even though we had a voucher to show her, for the stay. She handed the case over to the manager and we found a solution after a while. And he handled the situation with grace and calm. Positive aspects of this hotel: Location, close to just about anything Beautiful reception Hotel dog Cori Attentive cleaning personnel, who always had a smile and a greeting Negative aspects of this hotel: Dark and very outdated rooms. During our 8 day stay we never saw the light of day in our room because we were boxed in a room, with the view straight into another building. It feels odd in July, middle of the day, to have to turn on all the lights in the room in order to see anything. Furniture is old, dark and worn, so is the bathroom. Luxury this is not, not even close. The majority of rooms does not face Copley Square. Inattentive personal: With all our comings and goings, very rarely did we have a doorman or personnel in the reception actually greet us with a goodmorning or such. You couldn’t even get eye contact as they were busy with their phones, this is especially directed at the early morning personnel ( I went running in the morning).
melisa1978 - Koege
We had the best bartender his name was Mathew he was very attentive and awesome he remembers your name and is very kind he talked with us about where to go and have a great time we will definitely be back to see him he made our trip to fairmont memorable
reneeY6031RL - Boston, Massachusetts
Kevin was superb! I’m in the hospitality/ service industry and I always look for and expect excellent service when I travel - and Kevin’s service and willingness to please was unsurpassed. Keep up the great work - the sky is the limit! Kevin made breakfast and our stay very memorable - looking forward to a return visit.
Steven J - Key West, Florida
i brought three of my grandchildren (11-14) with me to an insurance conference at the Fairmont. We were all charmed and so impressed with the elegance of this fine old hotel. In spite of its old world charm, it has ample modern conveniences and the sevice is outstanding. We particularly enjoyed the splendid breakfast offerred in the fourth floor lounge. I felt the kids were quite safe when i needed to be in my meeting for which the hotel was also well suited. I highly reccomend The Fairmont for a conference location and/or a desirable destination when visiting Boston.
Llthornton
Kevin helped us check in, and was very welcoming, polite, and professional. He went over and above to accommodate our specific dietary requests, and also made some local sight seeing recommendations. He was a pleasure to interact with.
lwallace_boston_2026 - Markham, Canada
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