Boston · Back Bay
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Typical recent rate
$409Reference price
$489Signal savings
Save 16% · $80Price checked May 27, 2026
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About this hotel
Boston's grande dame — the Fairmont Copley Plaza has anchored Copley Square since 1912 with a 9.1 guest score, a landmark Edwardian lobby, and a Back Bay position steps from the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
Fairmont Copley Plaza earns its 9.1 score by delivering historic luxury that newer Boston hotels can't replicate: a 1912 Edwardian building with original grand ballrooms, a legendary lobby bar (The OAK Long Bar + Kitchen), and the most storied address in Back Bay. At $409 it's Boston's luxury benchmark at a price that competes with comparable properties in New York or Chicago. The Copley Square location — steps from Trinity Church, the BPL, and the Marathon finish line — is the most walkable in Boston.
Signal summary
Fairmont Copley rates peak sharply around Marathon weekend (April) and major Back Bay events — book well in advance for those dates. Summer and fall foliage season are the strongest leisure demand periods.
Frequently asked questions
How old is the Fairmont Copley Plaza?
The Fairmont Copley Plaza opened in 1912, making it one of Boston's oldest continuously operating luxury hotels. The Edwardian building was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh — the same architect who designed The Plaza in New York — and its grand lobby and ballrooms have been hosting Boston's most significant social events for over a century.
Where is Fairmont Copley Plaza located in Boston?
The hotel anchors Copley Square in Back Bay — one of Boston's most historic and walkable intersections, flanked by Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, and the John Hancock Tower. The Boylston Street Hynes Convention Center is two blocks away, and the Back Bay station (Amtrak + commuter rail) is a 5-minute walk.
Is Fairmont Copley Plaza near the Boston Marathon finish line?
Yes — the finish line is on Boylston Street, steps from the hotel's front entrance. This makes the Fairmont the most sought-after accommodation during Marathon weekend, when rates spike significantly and availability disappears months in advance.
