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Fairmont Copley Plaza

138 Saint James Avenue
Rated 8.0 in 579 reviews

The Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston is a landmark hotel combining historic elegance with modern luxury. Situated in the heart of the city's vibrant Back Bay area, the hotel offers guests an ideal location near many of Boston's cultural attractions, including Newbury Street, Boston Public Library, and the historic Boston Common. Opened in 1912, Fairmont Copley Plaza is a stunning example of early 20th-century architecture, famed for its opulent design, which includes gilded coffered ceilings, marble columns, and magnificent crystal chandeliers.

Each guest room and suite is thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment, featuring contemporary amenities while preserving the classic and sophisticated ambiance that the Fairmont brand is known for. The hotel offers various dining options, including the award-winning OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, which serves modern American cuisine in a chic and lively setting.

Guests can also enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, and for those traveling on business, the hotel boasts ample meeting and event spaces, making it a popular choice for conferences and special occasions. The Fairmont Copley Plaza is renowned for its commitment to impeccable service, ensuring that each guest's needs and expectations are not just met but exceeded.

With its rich history and prime location, Fairmont Copley Plaza provides a quintessential Boston experience, whether visitors are in town for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a business trip. This hotel stands as a timeless testament to luxury and tradition in one of America's most historic cities.

 Golf courses < 10 km
 Sea < 5 km

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
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 19
Rain free days
March
 8°
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 21
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April
 14°
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 21
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May
 19°
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 23
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June
 24°
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 21
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July
 27°
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Boston and near Fairmont Copley Plaza

311 Omakase in Boston
311 Omakase
1 Star - High quality cooking
0.7km / 0.45mi
Fox & The Knife in Boston
Fox & The Knife
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
1.8km / 1.1mi
Bar Volpe in Boston
Bar Volpe
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
2.2km / 1.4mi
Pagu in Cambridge
Pagu
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
2.4km / 1.5mi
Jahunger in Cambridge
Jahunger
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
2.7km / 1.7mi
Mahaniyom in Brookline
Mahaniyom
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
3.9km / 2.5mi
La Padrona in Boston
La Padrona
120m / 130yd
Mooncusser in Boston
Mooncusser
0.5km / 0.32mi
Select Oyster Bar in Boston
Select Oyster Bar
0.6km / 0.39mi
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Art museum in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.7km / 1.1mi
South Station
South Station
Train station in Boston
1.7km / 1.1mi
Charles River Reservation
Charles River Reservation
Park in Massachusetts, United States
0.6km / 0.39mi
South Station
South Station
Train station in Boston
1.6km / 1mi
Chinatown
Chinatown
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.4km / 0.86mi
King's Chapel
King's Chapel
Anglican church in Boston, US
1.6km / 1mi
Boston Common
Boston Common
Public park in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
0.8km / 0.52mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
Boston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States
1.1km / 0.66mi
Boylston station
Boylston station
Subway station in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1km / 0.64mi
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts
1.7km / 1.1mi
Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts (also used as vaudeville theatre and opera house)
1.5km / 0.91mi
Appeal to the Great Spirit
Appeal to the Great Spirit
Statue by Cyrus Dallin at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA
1.8km / 1.1mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
Boston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States
1.2km / 0.76mi
Boston Public Garden
Boston Public Garden
Botanical garden in Boston, MA
0.6km / 0.36mi
The Tortoise and the Hare
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
120m / 130yd
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Statue by Thomas Ball in Boston Public Garden
0.7km / 0.42mi
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.4km / 0.87mi
Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts
1.5km / 0.91mi
Old State House
Old State House
State house in Boston, MA
1.9km / 1.2mi
The Embrace
The Embrace
Sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas
1.2km / 0.73mi
Holy Cross Cathedral
Holy Cross Cathedral
Main church of the Catholic archdiocese of Boston, United States
1.1km / 0.66mi
Arlington Street Church
Arlington Street Church
Church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
0.5km / 0.31mi
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by William Rimmer
0.6km / 0.35mi
First Church in Boston
First Church in Boston
Church
480m / 0.3mi
Trinity Church
Trinity Church
Church in Boston, Massachusetts
80m / 80yd
Shrine of St. Anthony (Boston)
Shrine of St. Anthony (Boston)
Building in Arch St. Boston, MA
1.6km / 0.98mi
MIT Chapel
MIT Chapel
Chapel on MIT campus designed by Eero Saarinen
1.8km / 1.1mi
King's Chapel Burying Ground
King's Chapel Burying Ground
Graveyard in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.7km / 1mi
John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial
John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.2km / 0.78mi
Sean Collier Memorial
Sean Collier Memorial
Memorial on Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus
1.8km / 1.1mi
MIT Museum
MIT Museum
Science museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts
1.6km / 1mi
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River Esplanade
State-owned park in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S
0.6km / 0.39mi
Louisburg Square
Louisburg Square
Human settlement in Massachusetts, United States of America
1.2km / 0.73mi
Harriet Tubman Memorial
Memorial in Boston
0.7km / 0.42mi
Emancipation
Bronze statue located in Harriet Tubman Park in South End, Boston, Massachusetts by Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
0.7km / 0.41mi
Statue of John Singleton Copley
Statue of John Singleton Copley
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by Lewis Cohen
90m / 90yd
Arthur Fiedler Memorial
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.8km / 0.5mi
Statue of John Winthrop
Statue of John Winthrop
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by Richard Saltonstall Greenough
0.5km / 0.32mi
Statue of Maurice J. Tobin
Statue of Maurice J. Tobin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.9km / 0.55mi
Statue of Charles Devens
Statue of Charles Devens
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.8km / 0.53mi
Statue of George S. Patton
Statue of George S. Patton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.9km / 0.55mi
Ether Monument
Ether Monument
Statue and fountain in Boston
0.7km / 0.46mi
Small Child Fountain
Small Child Fountain
Fountain and sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.7km / 0.41mi
Boy and Bird Fountain
Boy and Bird Fountain
Fountain and sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.6km / 0.4mi
Statue of William Ellery Channing
Statue of William Ellery Channing
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.6km / 0.36mi

What to do in Boston and near Fairmont Copley Plaza

Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Art museum in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.7km / 1.1mi
South Station
South Station
Train station in Boston
1.7km / 1.1mi
Charles River Reservation
Charles River Reservation
Park in Massachusetts, United States
0.6km / 0.39mi
South Station
South Station
Train station in Boston
1.6km / 1mi
Chinatown
Chinatown
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.4km / 0.86mi
King's Chapel
King's Chapel
Anglican church in Boston, US
1.6km / 1mi
Boston Common
Boston Common
Public park in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
0.8km / 0.52mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
Boston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States
1.1km / 0.66mi
Boylston station
Boylston station
Subway station in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1km / 0.64mi
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts
1.7km / 1.1mi
Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts (also used as vaudeville theatre and opera house)
1.5km / 0.91mi
Appeal to the Great Spirit
Appeal to the Great Spirit
Statue by Cyrus Dallin at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA
1.8km / 1.1mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
Boston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States
1.2km / 0.76mi
Boston Public Garden
Boston Public Garden
Botanical garden in Boston, MA
0.6km / 0.36mi
The Tortoise and the Hare
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
120m / 130yd
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Statue by Thomas Ball in Boston Public Garden
0.7km / 0.42mi
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.4km / 0.87mi
Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts
1.5km / 0.91mi
Old State House
Old State House
State house in Boston, MA
1.9km / 1.2mi
The Embrace
The Embrace
Sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas
1.2km / 0.73mi
Holy Cross Cathedral
Holy Cross Cathedral
Main church of the Catholic archdiocese of Boston, United States
1.1km / 0.66mi
Arlington Street Church
Arlington Street Church
Church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
0.5km / 0.31mi
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by William Rimmer
0.6km / 0.35mi
First Church in Boston
First Church in Boston
Church
480m / 0.3mi
Trinity Church
Trinity Church
Church in Boston, Massachusetts
80m / 80yd
Shrine of St. Anthony (Boston)
Shrine of St. Anthony (Boston)
Building in Arch St. Boston, MA
1.6km / 0.98mi
MIT Chapel
MIT Chapel
Chapel on MIT campus designed by Eero Saarinen
1.8km / 1.1mi
King's Chapel Burying Ground
King's Chapel Burying Ground
Graveyard in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.7km / 1mi
John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial
John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.2km / 0.78mi
Sean Collier Memorial
Sean Collier Memorial
Memorial on Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus
1.8km / 1.1mi

Golf courses

William J. Devine Golf Course
William J. Devine Golf Course
18 hole, par 70
5.1km / 3.2mi
The Country Club
The Country Club
Country club in Boston, Massachusetts
18 hole / [9 hole], par 70 / [35]
6.6km / 4.1mi
Fresh Pond Golf Course
Fresh Pond Golf Course
7.2km / 4.5mi
Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course
Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course
18 hole, par 70
7.5km / 4.7mi
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
Massachusetts public golf course
7.6km / 4.7mi
Oakley Country Club
Oakley Country Club
Private 18-hole golf club in Watertown, Massachusetts
7.8km / 4.9mi
Winthrop Golf Club
Winthrop Golf Club
9 hole, par 35
8.5km / 5.3mi
Presidents Golf Course
Presidents Golf Course
8.9km / 5.5mi
George Wright Golf Course
George Wright Golf Course
Public golf course in Boston, Massachusetts
9.5km / 5.9mi
Charles River Country Club
Charles River Country Club
10.7km / 6.7mi
Furnace Brook Golf Club
Furnace Brook Golf Club
9 hole, par 35
10.9km / 6.8mi
Winchester Country Club
Winchester Country Club
11.4km / 7.1mi
Granite Links Golf Club
Granite Links Golf Club
9 hole / 9 hole / 9 hole, par 36 / 36 / 35
11.5km / 7.1mi
Granite Links Golf Club
Granite Links Golf Club
9 hole / 9 hole / 9 hole, par 36 / 36 / 35
11.5km / 7.1mi
Belmont Country Club
Belmont Country Club
11.9km / 7.4mi
Belmont Country Club
Belmont Country Club
11.9km / 7.4mi
Wollaston Golf Club
Wollaston Golf Club
18 hole, par 72
12km / 7.5mi
Brae Burn Country Club
Brae Burn Country Club
Golf course in Newton, Massachusetts
18 hole / 9 hole, par 72 / 33
12.3km / 7.7mi
McGolf Mini-Golf
McGolf Mini-Golf
12.4km / 7.7mi
Bellevue Golf Club
Bellevue Golf Club
9 hole, par 35
12.9km / 8mi

About Boston

Boston offers a rich blend of history, culture, and education. One of the most significant activities is walking the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile route that takes you through 16 historical sites, including the Massachusetts State House and Paul Revere's House. This self-guided tour provides insights into the city's pivotal role in American history.

Another noteworthy destination is the Museum of Fine Arts, which houses an extensive collection of art from different periods and cultures. It’s a place where art enthusiasts can explore works ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary pieces.

For those interested in education, visiting Harvard University and its surrounding area in Cambridge is essential. You can stroll through Harvard Yard, take in the architecture, and perhaps visit the Harvard Art Museums, which feature a diverse collection.

The Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States, is a lovely spot for a leisurely walk or a picnic. It connects to the Public Garden, where you can see the famous swan boats and beautiful flower beds.

Sports fans might appreciate catching a game at Fenway Park, one of the oldest ballparks in Major League Baseball. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, the park's history and atmosphere are worth experiencing.

For a taste of local culture, explore the North End, known for its Italian heritage. You can enjoy authentic cuisine at various restaurants and cafés, and visit the historic Old North Church.

Lastly, a trip to the New England Aquarium provides an engaging experience for all ages, showcasing marine life and offering opportunities for education and conservation awareness. These activities reflect Boston’s unique character and its significance in American history and culture.




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