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Fairmont Copley Plaza Review

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Fairmont Copley Plaza

$$$$, Back Bay

User Rating: ** 2.0

Fodor's Review:

For those who believe that too much of a good thing is just about right, the deliciously decadent, unabashedly romantic Fairmont lures. Richly decorated, and very ornate -- we're talking cherubs on the ceiling here -- this favors romance and tradition over sleek and modern. (Really love pampering? Stay on the Fairmont Gold floor, an ultradeluxe club level offering a dedicated staff, lounge, dining room, and library.) Shopping fanatics adore the close proximity to Newbury Street, the Prudential Center, and Copley Place. This 1912 landmark underwent a $34 million renovation in 2004, updating rooms with new classically inspired decor, marble bathrooms, and high-speed Internet access. The grand public spaces have mosaic floors, marble pillars, and high gilded ceilings hung with glittering chandeliers. The Oak Room restaurant matches its mahogany-panel twin in New York's Plaza Hotel; the equally stately -- and tryst-worthy -- Oak Bar has live music and one of the longest martini menus in town. Pros: Very elegant, great Copley Square location, cozy bar. Cons: Small closets and bathrooms; charge for Internet access (no charge on Fairmont Gold level); not much shelving or storage.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

One-star hotel at a five-star price.

Posted by cliftonrodes from Austin, Texas on 6/20/07

Problems began upon arrival, when there was no one to help with luggage. Shower/bath didn't drain properly. Stains on marble in bathroom. Iron was broken. Etc, etc. Greatly overpriced: $15 for a regular martini or margarita. No business center, no free internet. I tend to rely on Fodor's stars and like to think I understand what they mean. This hotel doesn't even deserve inclusion in Fodor's, much less a star. During a recent trip to Boston for various reunions [class in Andover and Canbridge and family in Nantucket], I stayed at both the Taj and the Copley Plaza. There is no comparison. I will never stay at any Fairmont hotel ever again.
ROOM: 2.0
ATMOSPHERE: 3.0
SERVICE: 2.0
VALUE: 1.0
RATING: 2.0

 

INFO

  • Address: 138 St. James Ave., Back Bay, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Phone: 617/267-5300; 800/441-1414
  • Fax: 617/375-9648
  • Web site
  • Hotel Details: 366 rooms, 17 suites
  • In-room: safe, refrigerator, ethernet.
  • In-hotel: restaurant, room service, concierge, bar, gym, laundry service, executive floor, public Wi-Fi, parking (fee), some pets allowed.
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
  • Metro: Copley, Back Bay/South End


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