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The Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

155 Portland St, Boston, MA 02114
The Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 248 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 248 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Overall, we found this hotel a good value." source Hotels.com

    "The Onyx is a really beautiful hotel with funky decorations and a very helpful and friendly staff. I would definitely stay there again except that the location is in a terrible neighborhood." source Travelocity

    "which means hair and fleas, which I did, but overall I will be coming back to this hotel in the following months for another trip to a wonderful city like Boston is." source Expedia

    "We will definately come back when in Boston and would hightly recommend this hotel if serviice and comfort are important to your stay." source Travelocity

    "I should have known this was a great hotel, just by the first impression when greeted by Tom the doorman." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Nice, modern, immaculate room but a bit small with a small window and not much view with our special rate." source Hotels.com

    "very nice, clean, comfortable." source Hotels.com

    "Rooms were very nice, clean and the hotel staff was very helpful." source Travelocity

    "Room was immaculate w/all the amenities needed." source Travelocity

    "The rooms were very clean and comfortable." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Hotel was very nice and service was very good." source Orbitz

    "\n \nThe hotel service was great, they were very friendly and accomodating." source Travelocity

    "You can even bring your pet - they offer pet food and services like pet sitting and walking - even doggie room service." source Expedia

    "Great service by friendly staff." source Orbitz

    "Great little hotel, close to everything, friendly, SUPER helpful staff." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Good location within walking distance of Freedom trail, Old Iornsides, etc." source Hotels.com

    "The Onyx Hotel sits slightly off the downtown Financial District tucked away on a side street. This hotel provides an excellent location for hitting up all the sights." source Travelocity

    "Staff is very firendly and if you are not planning on staying in your room often it is a good location." source Expedia

    "I was in town on business The hotel was located close to my office and also close to walk most any place at night." source Travelocity

    "The location is awesome and within walking distance of all of the downtown attractions." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "the room was so small we all felt like we were sardines packed in a can for three days. room service wasn't a great one at all." source Travelocity

    "The beds were very comfortable and our room was nice and quiet." source Travelocity

    "Hotel was nice, rooms a little small but the big drawback was the noise from the air conditioning system." source Expedia

    "They seem to really care about their guests and the quality of their rooms." source Expedia

    "This hotel was ok - Rooms very small but good location." source Travelocity

More information on The Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

111-story newly constructed building in historic downtown Boston, a stone's throw from TD Banknorth Garden, Faneuil Hall and North Station. The boutique Onyx Hotel incorporates rich materials and artful design throughout, as well as warm, attentive staff who generously respond to the needs of each guest. Our environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare, supports a sustainable world by using non-intrusive, high quality, eco-friendly products and services, including In-Room recycling bins, non-toxic cleaners, organic honor bar items and water/energy efficient measures. Kimpton Hotels EarthCare products and practices are based on California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Lodging Guidelines.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:

2004

Year Renovated:

2004

Total Rooms:

112 rooms.112

Total Floors:

11 floors.

Rooms:

Double Double Deluxe:-280 sq. ft. with 2 double beds-Accommodates 4

Price

Main courses $27-$46; menu degustation $89; 3-course pretheater dinner $49,V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations required

Directions

City, North, Tourist site

Area

BOSTON, MA, 02114

Hours

Tues-Thurs 5:30-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm

Attractions

Downtown Boston............................... 0 MiNorth Station commuter Railroad Lines And Bus Terminal .............. 1 BlockFleet Center Home Of The Boston Celtics And Bruins ............. 3 BlocksFaneuil Hall Shops Restaurants And Entertainment .............. 4 BlocksThe Big Dig Which Is Expected To Be Completed In 2004 Above Ground Highway Will Come Down In 2005 And Area Will Become Bostons Equivalent Of Central Park.................... 1 BlockThe New And Old City Halls NewAnd Old State Buildings New AndOld Courthouses Bunker Hill Tip Oneill Building MassachusettsGeneral Hospital Etc. ...................... Within 1 MileBusiness And Entertainment WithinWalking Distance.............................. 4 Minutes.

Dining

RUBY ROOMRUBY ROOMLocated on the first floor of the Onyx Hotel, Boston's Ruby Room is a brilliant bar serving a European style breakfast as well as dinner and drinks. Conduct business, unwind with a cocktail, share the tantalizing appetizers or enjoy a light d

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