This is a beautiful historic property. Many important people, dinners and celebrations have been held at this hotel from my reading online and through looking at framed (possibly reproductions of) historic documents in the hotel's hallways. A framed document in the second floor hallway (looks possibly like a reproduction of an old advertisement), shows three Plaza Hotels together - NYC's famous Plaza Hotel, The Savoy- Plaza (was also in NYC - demolished mid 1960s), and Copley-Plaza. Reading the history of the hotel online, the hotel was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, who designed The Plaza. Our room's doors appeared old and possibly original. Our room's bathroom door knob had a Plaza emblem on its old door knob (the mirror image "P"). Was this part of a collection of Plaza hotels back in the day? I cannot find information about the hotel's original owner. The the lobby and restaurants and other first floor rooms are absolutely stunning. The hotel is next to the historic Boston Public Library and a very easy walk to many shopping and dining options. Our room was beautiful, spacious and clean. The service from the front desk staff was outstanding. It was such a treat to stay here. Highly recommend!