Copley Square Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts

Perhaps it's the personalized service and somewhat casual atmosphere that encourages writers to describe the hotel as European in style. Though understandable, the hotel is also, undoubtedly, unique to Boston. Owned and operated by the Saunders family of Boston for three generations, the Copley Square Hotel is a local landmark, gracing the corner of Huntington Avenue and Exeter Street.

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During your Boston vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:

Harvard University Art Museums
The Fogg Art Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum house some 160,000 works, from ancient sculptures to contemporary photos. The exhibit spaces also serve as teaching and research facilities. If you prefer to explore with a guide, take a tour of the Fogg weekdays at 11am, of the Busch-Reisinger weekdays at 1pm (both year-round), or of the Sackler at 2pm weekdays September through June, Wednesdays only in July and August.The Fogg Art Museum (32 Quincy St., near Broadway) is composed of two floors of galleries opening off an impressive 16th-century Italian stone courtyard. Each of the 19 rooms here displays something different -- among the offerings are 17th-century Dutch and Flemish landscapes, 19th-century British and American paintings and drawings, French paintings and drawings from the 18th century through the Impressionist period, and contemporary sculpture. Changing exhibits often draw on the museum's extensive collections of paintings, drawings, prints, and photos.The Busch-Reisinger Museum in Werner Otto Hall (enter through the Fogg) concentrates on the painting, sculpture, and decorative art of northern and central Europe, specifically Germany. Particularly notable are the early-20th-century collections, including works by Klee, Feininger, Kandinsky, and artists and designers associated with the Bauhaus.The Arthur M. Sackler Museum (485 Broadway, at Quincy St.) houses Asian, ancient, Islamic, and Later Indian art. Here you'll find internationally renowned Chinese jades, superb Roman sculptures, Greek vases, Korean ceramics, Japanese woodblock prints, and Persian miniature paintings and calligraphy.

Old South Meeting House
Look for the clock tower that tops this religious and political gathering place, best known as the site of an important event leading to the Revolution. On December 16, 1773, a restive crowd of several thousand, too big to fit into Faneuil Hall, gathered here. They were waiting for word from the governor about whether three ships full of tea -- priced to undercut the cost of smuggled tea and force the colonists to trade with merchants approved by the Crown -- would be sent back to England from Boston. The ships were not, and revolutionaries poorly disguised as Mohawks cast the tea into the harbor. The meeting house commemorates that uprising, the Boston Tea Party. You can even see a vial of the tea. An interactive multimedia exhibit, Voices of Protest, tells the story of the events that took place here.Originally built in 1670 and replaced by the current structure in 1729, the building underwent extensive renovations in the 1990s. In 1872, the devastating fire that destroyed most of downtown stopped at Old South, a phenomenon considered evidence of the building's power.The meeting house frequently schedules speeches, readings, panel discussions, and children's activities, often with a colonial theme. Each December, it stages a reenactment of the debate that led to the tea party. Call ahead or check the website for schedules.Exit through the gift shop and look across Milk Street to see Benjamin Franklin's birthplace. Franklin, the 15th child of Josiah Franklin, was born in 1706 in a little house at 17 Milk St. The house is long gone, but look across at the second floor of what's now 1 Milk St. When the building went up after the fire of 1872, the architect guaranteed that the Founding Father wouldn't be forgotten: A bust and the words BIRTHPLACE OF FRANKLIN adorn the facade.To continue on the Freedom Trail: Backtrack on Washington Street (passing Spring Lane, one of the first streets in Boston and originally the site of a real spring) to State Street.

Old Granary Burying Ground
This cemetery, established in 1660, was once part of Boston Common. You'll see the graves of patriots Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock, and James Otis; merchant Peter Faneuil (spelled "Funal"); and Benjamin Franklin's parents. Also buried here are the victims of the Boston Massacre (discussed below) and the wife of Isaac Vergoose, who is believed to be "Mother Goose" of nursery rhyme fame. Note that gravestone rubbing, however tempting, is illegal in Boston's historic cemeteries.To continue on the Freedom Trail: Turn left as you leave the cemetery and continue 1 1/2 blocks on Tremont Street.

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3 out of 5

My review of Copley Square Hotel

Anonymous, 2007-02-25

In bad weather, you can walk across the street to the Marriott to access a covered walking path to the Prudential center shopping mall/Hynes convention center.

The location of the hotel was great. The bathroom had mold around the rim and broken tiles. The bathroom toiletries were dispenser style, which I did not care for. The rest of the room was clean and comfortable.

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4 out of 5

very clean

James, 2007-02-18

get a map of the T system and study it before you try to get on. It was confusing for a first time rider like myself.

This hotel was very clean and appeared to be well maintained. The staff was helpful and the food was great. The parking was pretty rough and expensive but I understand space is limited in that area. The room had a very antique feel with a touch of modern. The Shower ran out of hot water shortly after finally heating up. I was not pleased at all with the shower and hot water situation. I tried filling the tub for my girlfriend and that was impossible to do with hot water. The room had rather thin walls and I could hear every little thing going on in the hall. The location was excellent. Overall it was a nice place and I would probably stay again as long as it was just for a night or two.

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5 out of 5

Very conveniently located

Adamos, 2007-02-18

Large shopping mall right across the street accessed through the Westin Hotel.

Though the weather was cold, it could be seen that this would be a great place to stay because it seemed central to a lot of things. Lots of places to walk to. The food was excellent in both restaurants at the hotel. I would recommend the hotel.

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5 out of 5

Great Location

Anonymous, New York, NY, 2007-02-11

Close to Newberry Street & a large mall across the street.

Comfortable, close to transportation

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5 out of 5

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Anonymous, 2007-02-10

Copley Mall

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5 out of 5

Charming, quaint, great location

Sandra, Chicago, IL, 2006-12-11

Our stay at the Copley Square Hotel was perfect. Though an older hotel, we found it to be comfortable, charming and a great location for us. There's shopping and a grocery store nearby and the "T" and bus stops are right down the street. The staff was friendly and, to our surprise, they even served tea in the afternoon. We found the rooms to be a nice size and I was pleased that the hotel owners are ecologically minded. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. We had a little trouble regulating the heat in the room but consider that minor in relation to everything else. We would definitely stay again; in fact, we look forward to it!!

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3 out of 5

Great Location

Anonymous, 2006-12-10

everything you could want is within a short walk.

Hotel check-in was fast. Staff pleasant. Great location, near everything. Room was comfortable. Small bathroom. Bathroom could have been cleaner(hair in tub). Bargain price. Overall somewhat satisfied.

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4 out of 5

AZ Business Traveler

Anonymous, Phoenix, AZ, 2006-12-09

It was a very nice and clean hotel. I would recommend it for travel

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4 out of 5

great location

Cesar, New York, NY, 2006-11-12

lots of options around

easy to get around in Boston area

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5 out of 5

Great location

Anonymous, Milwaukee, WI, 2006-08-29

The location was great for sightseeing, shopping and close to a subway stop. The room was smaller than some hotels but very comfortable with a European feel. Nice bathroom and a very comfortable bed. The restaurant downstairs had a good breakfast and friendly service. The only down side was that the street the entrance is located on is very busy and we luckily found a space to park around the corner because all the spots in front of the hotel were filled.

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