Following this problematic incident at the Newbury, we went on the hunt for a new hotel for our 15th anniversary weekend in Boston. A few years ago, while Sherri and Skip’s family were staying at the condo, Kira and I booked a room at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, and it was one of the best hotel stays I’ve had in Boston. On that windy April weekend, the Fairmont was a welcoming beacon of warmth, steeped in beautiful history, and bound to Boston tradition.
Rightly billed as ‘Boston’s Most Celebrated Address’, the Fairmont Copley Plaza has been the Grand Dame of Boston since opening in 1912. Whenever I’m in town I will take a stroll through the opulent lobby, checking out whatever magnificent floral arrangements they have on display, and catching a glimpse of the majestic golden lions that stand sentry at the main entrance.
While the scale and atmosphere of the Fairmont Copley Plaza is indeed grand, those working at guest services make every stay an intimate and individual experience. No matter how glorious the surroundings may be, the mark of a good hotel will always and only ever be found in the staff who make the stay feel like an extension of home.
This was also the site of my Easter bunny trauma resolution, so it holds a special space in my heart. Andy was there for that, and he’ll be by my side for the next set of events scheduled there.
When looking for accommodations for our upcoming anniversary celebration in Boston, we considered a few places that played a part in our original wedding weekend, but none checked all the boxes that the Fairmont Copley Plaza did, so I reserved a suite as my anniversary gift to Andy. It has all the markings of a new set of memories about to be made in these hallowed halls.
