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138 Saint James Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02116

Fairmont Copley Plaza - A historic 5-star hotel with Fairmont Gold lounge access and Back Bay location

Centrally located in Back Bay at 138 St James Avenue, this four-diamond hotel offers 383 individually designed guest rooms and suites with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and Wi-Fi access. Fairmont Gold level provides exclusive access to a private lounge on the fourth floor with complimentary breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres, and a dedicated concierge. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen serves dinner and features a patio with views of Back Bay, while the outdoor deck offers scenic views of downtown Boston and Copley Square. The property sits steps from Newbury Street boutiques, Copley Place mall, Prudential Center mall with its Skywalk Observatory, and the John Hancock Tower. Business amenities include high-speed internet and meeting rooms, while pet-friendly accommodations are available with Boston Barkery across the street. Fairmont Copley Plaza has hosted notable guests like Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, and maintains its status as a historic venue for events.

Pros

Exclusive Fairmont Gold lounge access with complimentary breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres

Central Back Bay location within 0.3 miles of Copley Square, John Hancock Tower, and Newbury Street shopping

Historic property with individually designed rooms featuring air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities

Pet-friendly accommodations with premium pet boutique services available across the street

Cons

No reference to on-site parking availability in provided sources

Some area attractions like Fenway Park and Freedom Trail require 1.5-1 mile travel

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Fairmont Two Double Beds
2 persons
23 m² 
2 Double beds
Coffee machine
Heating
Fairmont Queen Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Fairmont Gold Signature King Room Copley Square View
2 persons
36 m² 
1 King-size bed
Square view
Coffee machine
Heating
One-Bedroom King Suite View
2 persons
74 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

City Centre
Boston 1.8 km
Airports
Logan (BOS) 8.9 km
Worcester Regional (ORH) 76.6 km
Train
Boston South Station 1.8 km
Underground
Back Bay300 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

138 Saint James Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02116
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138 Saint James Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02116
Nearby
Library
Boston Public Library
160 m
Square
Copley Square
140 m
Church
Trinity Church
100 m
Tower
John Hancock Tower
220 m
Parking area
Skywalk Observatory
540 m
Boston
Back Bay
220 m
Spa Centre
Newbury Street
480 m
Copley Square
The Tortoise and the Hare
70 m
Boylston Street Copley Square
Statue of John Singleton Copley
100 m
Restaurants
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
110 m
200 Dartmouth St
Shabumaru Restaurant
90 m
10 Huntington Ave
Sorellina
170 m
1 Huntington Ave
Atlantic Fish Company
470 m
761 Boylston St
Bar 10
150 m
10 Huntington Ave
The Courtyard Restaurant
240 m
700 Boylston St Boston Public Library
Xhale
250 m
47 Huntington Ave
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