Fairmont Boston, Boston, Overpriced

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Fairmont Boston	Average Price: $400 Check Rates

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138 Street James Avenue

Boston, 02116 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 30 of 38
Average review rating: 4.16

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: MyTravelGuide (891) , Travelocity (7) , TripAdvisor (312) , YahooTravel (27)

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1. We did not eat in the hotel because the prices even for breakfast were way overpriced compared to the very many nearby hotels and restaurants, and the staff seemed rather aloof when we asked to see a menu to check prices which unsurprisingly are not availabel on line.

"Lovely hotel, great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/13/2009 Vote

2. The only drawback is that the hotel is perhaps slightly overpriced.

"Excellent Central Location in Boston " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2008 Vote

3. The menu was a bit limited and seemed generally overpriced.

"Great location, grand lobby, so-so room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/15/2007 Vote

4. ) Brunch with Outdoor Seating (for summer) Joes American Cafe The Living RoomCopley/Downtown Top of the Hub at the Prudential Building (just for drinks- and a fabulous view of Boston, dinner is ok and a little overpriced) Atlantic Fish Company Stephanie`s on Newbury Whiskey Park (at the Park Plaza Hotel) Finale`s (for dessert- try the creme brulee or the molten chocolate cake, also at the Park Plaza Hotel)Hope you enjoy your stay at the Fairmont- we`re definitely staying there when we return to Boston.

"Perfect Hotel in Downtown Boston " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/22/2005 Vote

5. This place may also be a bit overpriced.

"Slam!!!!!!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2005 Vote

6. I was given a smoking room despite my reservation, the mini-bar lacked a bottle opener, and the room service was overpriced.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 7/24/2005 Vote

7. Room service overpriced, missing accessories, given smoking room.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 7/24/2005 Vote

8. I was given a smoking room despite my reservation, the mini-bar lacked a bottle opener, and the room service was overpriced.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 7/24/2005 Vote

9. Great location, generally competent pleasant staff, nice rooms, beautiful bar, overpriced mediocre breakfasts.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 1/4/2005 Vote

10. Great location, generally competent pleasant staff, nice rooms, beautiful bar, overpriced mediocre breakfasts.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 1/4/2005 Vote