W Boston vs Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
W Boston and Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston scores significantly better than W Boston. Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston comes in at 89 with accolades from 16 sources like Oyster, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
W Boston
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100 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $135 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The W is a favorite with regular guests -- mostly corporate travelers drawn to the go-go public spaces and serene accommodations -- who seek out the boutique chain."
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Ask to be as high as possible to avoid the chattering scene in the lobby and the traffic that buzzes through the Theater District well into the night.
Fodor's
"Inside, the nature-inspired decor is modern through and through, with typical W brand touches like a sleek, sceney lobby lounge (complete with falling water display and open fireplace)."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The sleek, 235-room outpost of the trendy brand offers a striking, modern alternative to Boston's historic hotels and traditional chains."
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DK Eyewitness
"Located in the center of the Theater District, the high-rise W offers hip rooms and luxurious condos."
Rough Guide
"Smack in the Theater District, this super trendy newcomer is adding some spice to Boston’s hotel scene."
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
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138 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116
From $142 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The "grande dame of Boston" is a classic old-fashioned grand hotel, with a clientele of leisure and business travelers who expect luxurious lodgings and superior service."
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Insight Guides
"With an opulent lobby and 383 European-style rooms, many with handsome period furnishings, this palatial 1912 hotel overlooking Copley Square remains la grande dame of Boston hotels."
Fodor's
"Those who really love pampering should book the Fairmont Gold floor... an ultradeluxe club level offering a dedicated staff, free breakfast and tea-time snacks, and a library."
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Lonely Planet
"For all its outward pomp, the spirit of the place thankfully lacks pretension."
Oyster
Luxury
"Dating back to 1912, this iconic 383-room Fairmont hotel in tony Back Bay has the most opulent lobby in the city, a classic oak-paneled bar and restaurant, and top-tier service."
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