Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston

"A historic hotel known for its grand architecture and rich history. Offers a shopping concierge and fitness center, along with dining at Oak Long Bar + Kitchen." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare

"The Oak Room is a staple in the Back Bay. It's newly renovated aesthetic represent the new Boston; vintage inspiration and modern relevance. The bar is massive and the crowd is a mix of younger and older. They have great craft cocktails and farm to table food. Our favorite is their brunch." - Amalgam

"There are few façades in Boston more iconic than the Fairmont, which has stood next to the Boston Public Library since 1912. Still, the hotel has managed to keep the guest rooms updated. There are the elegant fabrics and marble you'd expect, as well as some custom black-and-white sketches of Boston that add a modern touch. Make sure to ask for a room overlooking Copley Square so you can gaze out upon one of the best views in the city while enjoying one of the incredible breakfast options on the decadent room service menu." - Shannon McMahon, Todd Plummer

"What's the first thing we'll notice about this place?There are few façades in Boston more iconic than this hotel, which has stood proudly next to the Boston Public Library overlooking Copley Plaza since 1912. What’s the crowd like?The Fairmont has long been a hangout for a moneyed crowd, and the ample event spaces mean there's always some sort of wedding or conference going on. Tell us about the digs.The century-old-plus Fairmont has managed to keep the guest rooms updated. There are the elegant fabrics and marble you'd expect, as well as some custom black-and-white sketches of Boston that add a modern touch. Make sure to ask for a room overlooking Copley Square so you can wake up to one of the most charming views in the city. Anything we should know in advance?There’s a daily “Urban Experience Fee” of $35 added to all rooms booked at Daily Flexible Rates, Discount Rates or Package Rates—and that covers a one-time $25 dining credit per stay to be used on In-Room Dining or at OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, two bottles of water daily, daily premium wifi, as well as local/long distance calls. It's also worth noting that all dining and drinking on-premises (even if you're not an overnight hotel guest) counts towards your points balance with ALL, the Accor loyalty program. How about the food scene? The hotel is home to the OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, which has been relatively recently reinvigorated and now draws diners and drinkers, not just from the pool of guests, but from all over Boston. Dinner is focused around a large wood burning oven, putting out deliciously charred meats and veggies, and there’s a vibrant after-work drinks scene that always has this place pumping. About the staff: Did anyone really sort you out?Although the concierge is adept at making recommendations, don't be shy about hitting up the affable doormen for tips, as well. Anything stand out about other services and features?The 3,000-square-foot gym is open 24 hours and affords sweeping views of Back Bay and even offers a roof deck you can step out on in nice weather after your workout. Because the event spaces can host upwards of 700 people, the lobby is always abuzz with activity, whether it's business folk or black-tie-gala goers. Valet parking can be a little steep, but that's expected of any centrally located hotel in Boston. So, bottom line: Why are we booking here?If a snapshot of grand old Boston is what you're after, it's hard to find a better situated and more luxurious hotel." - Todd Plummer

"Fairmont Copley Plaza From the first “woof” of welcome from the resident Canine Ambassador, guests feel a part of this storied hotel’s century-plus history. Located in the Back Bay, not far from Beacon Hill, Newberry Street, and the Freedom Trail, the landmarked Fairmont Copley Plaza houses 383 comfortable guest rooms, each featuring modern-elegant decor as well as signature pillow top mattresses, 46-inch TVs, and coffee makers. Snag a room on the Fairmont Gold concierge floor for extras like private check-in, complimentary Wi-Fi, and use of a snack-stocked lounge. Sweeping views of the city can be enjoyed from the 3,000-square-foot rooftop gym (which is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows) and the sophisticated event spaces (which, decorated with chandeliers and ornate furnishings, are a top pick of Boston brides). The hotel’s convenient location makes it easy to sample the city’s great eats, but you’ll do well if you stay in, too, thanks to the handcrafted cocktails and farm-to-table dishes served at the on-site OAK Long Bar + Kitchen."