Fairmont Copley Plaza, BostonFairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, United States has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 25 of 168 hotels we score in Boston. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $865 a night (cached, not a live quote).Opened in 1912, the Fairmont Copley Plaza is a Renaissance-style landmark situated in the Back Bay neighbourhood. It sits near Copley Square, the Boston Public Library, and the shops of Newbury Street. The hotel features 383 rooms with air conditioning, in-room Wi-Fi, and an on-site gym. It suits travellers looking for a central location with historic architecture and high-end amenities like an internal restaurant and bar. While the building maintains its original character, some guest rooms require modernising. The property is pet friendly and offers parking for guests.What stands out

Historic Renaissance architecture

Central Back Bay location

On-site gym and restaurant

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Some rooms need renovation

Inconsistent front desk service

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