Fairmont Copley Plaza BOSTON LUXURY HOTEL

Address: 138 St. James Ave.

Neighborhood: Back Bay

City: Boston

Phone: 617-267-5300

Website: www.fairmont.com

A gala opening in 1912 marked the birth of the Fairmont Copley Hotel, and nearly a century later, the property overlooking Copley Square enjoys landmark status as the epitome of classic style and luxury lodging. Its six-story majestic façade illustrates French and Venetian Renaissance architecture, while inside an impressive 5000-square-foot golden-hued lobby is adorned with marble columns and crystal chandeliers. The downstairs Oak Room restaurant serves some of the best steaks in Boston; the adjacent Oak Bar deals out inspired martinis and live music on most nights. A $34 million renovation in 2003 revamped the 383 classically-designed guest rooms (including 17 suites), which feature high ceilings, fine fabrics in ruby and gold color schemes, pillow-top mattresses, and custom-designed furniture – some guestrooms even have chandeliers and walk-in closets. A major addition in the renovations was the introduction of Fairmont Gold, an exclusive "hotel within a hotel" on the fourth floor, which has its own check-in and private lounge that's set up to resemble a turn of the century townhouse.

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