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Boston, MA   

Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

User score 4.1 out of 5 See all reviews
155 Portland Street,Boston, MA 2114
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Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD

11-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.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD


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4.1 out of 5

(14 reviews)

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Hotel address: 155 Portland Street, Boston, MA  2114  

 
 

Area served

BOSTON, MA, 02114

Area airports

Only 2M to BOS airport!

Description

City, North, Tourist site

This property has a smoke-free policy

Amenities

  • City Center
  • Car Rental Desk
  • 24 Hour Security
  • International Direct Dial
  • Phone Service
  • Meal Plan - American
  • Valet Parking
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Porters
  • Multilingual
  • Children's Activities
  • Ice Machine
  • Tour Desk
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Guest Laundromat
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
  • Cordless Phone
  • Turndown Service
  • Heated Guest Rooms
  • Overhead Projector
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Business center
  • Adjoining Rooms
  • Internet Access
  • FAX
  • Sprinklers In Rooms
  • Phone with speaker
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Brailled Elevators
  • Email Service
  • Wake-up Service
  • Free Newspaper
  • Security
  • FEMA Approved
  • Room service
  • Maid Service
  • High Speed Internet
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Exercise Gym
  • Audio Visual Equipment
  • Air Conditioned
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Fitness room
  • Telephone
  • Toilet
  • Smoke Detectors
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Doorman
  • Concierge Desk
  • Grab Bars in Bathroom
  • Lounge
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Elevators
  • Express Checkout
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Pets OK
  • Restaurant

Dining

RUBY ROOM

Intimate restaurant & lounge adjacent to reception area.Stainless-steel chandelier with twinkling red lights,red-leather banquettes, & orange upholstered chairs.Appetizers & lighter fare make up a creative menu,with an array of specialty cocktails.

Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room

King Deluxe

-280 sq. ft. with 1 king bed-Accommodates 2 people and does not fit rollaway-Located on the front of the hotel and interior-Some connect to Double Double Deluxe

Hotel policies

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 20, check-out Dec 23

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Overall score

4.1 out of 5

(14 reviews)

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4 out of 5

Onyx Boston

Jean9 Oct 19, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This is a cozy hotel just off the main thoroughfares near Faneuil Hall, Government Center, and the North End. There is a T ... stop (subway) right around the corner, so you can get anywhere in Boston easily. The hotel bar was cozy and offered good wines. (We did not eat there, so I cannot comment on the food.) The room was clean and modern. Small by some standards, but a very good size room for Boston. I would definitely stay here again next time I am in Boston.

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4
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5
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4
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5 out of 5

Unbeatable location for the price

Gail Oct 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Location, Location, Location!!!! Fantastic trip and will visit the Onyx again. Was close to the Freedom Trail, great ... food,rental car, tours,and everything walking distance in the exciting city of Boston.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
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3
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3
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5
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4
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5
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4 out of 5

Onyx Hotel Boston

T Sep 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Location very close to TD Garden and Government Center. Clean, convenient, friendly staff. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Traveler type: Business


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Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

Onyx is just down the street from North Station - a main public transportation stop, the venue for major sports and other events (circus was in town when we were there) There are quick coffee shops on the same street. The North End is about 10 minute walk away (busy stteets) and has more eating options.

--Judith, San Francisco Oct 14, 2008

Dining hint, Short Walk

one block to TD Bank North Garden (Celtics). A few blocks walk to the North End and fine italian dining. We even had a lovely walk over to Newbury Street from the hotel.

--deborah, east Longmeadow, MA May 10, 2008

Dining hint, Short Drive

There is a bistro on the corner, and the North End is very close.

--Christine, Boston, MA May 4, 2008

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4.1 out of 5

(14 reviews)

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4 out of 5

Onyx Boston

Jean9 Oct 19, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This is a cozy hotel just off the main thoroughfares near Faneuil Hall, Government Center, and the North End. There is a T ... stop (subway) right around the corner, so you can get anywhere in Boston easily. The hotel bar was cozy and offered good wines. (We did not eat there, so I cannot comment on the food.) The room was clean and modern. Small by some standards, but a very good size room for Boston. I would definitely stay here again next time I am in Boston.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
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4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
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5
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Traveler type: Couples


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5 out of 5

Unbeatable location for the price

Gail Oct 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Location, Location, Location!!!! Fantastic trip and will visit the Onyx again. Was close to the Freedom Trail, great ... food,rental car, tours,and everything walking distance in the exciting city of Boston.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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4 out of 5

Onyx Hotel Boston

T Sep 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Location very close to TD Garden and Government Center. Clean, convenient, friendly staff. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Business


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4 out of 5

Close to it all!

Love to travel Aug 19, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Nice hotel, but small rooms which were clean, but hard to move around in. Expensive parking. Only valet option for $40 for ... 24 hours. Great location. Just a couple of blocks to the Market and Faneuil Hall.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
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3
Hotel check-in:
4
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4
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4
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3
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Traveler type: Couples


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5 out of 5

Good Hotel

JV Aug 11, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Very nice hotel. I enjoyed my stay and will be back,\. ...

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1 out of 5

Not so Hot.

None Aug 6, 2009

The location, unless you are wanting to spend your timein Little ITaly, is not very good. The street is under construction ... and is a rather shabby little enclove about 6 blocks from restaurants. The phone in my room did not work andf they could not get it to work. After I was lying in bed watcing TV, a family of four Austrians unlocked my door and entered, and had obviously been given my room (far too small for them! and the key.) The staff were very nice, very apologetic....but three strikes and you're out in my book. Room was VERY small.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
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3
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3
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
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2
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4
Hotel Staff:
5
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3
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4 out of 5

Great for Boston touring

Military vacationer Jun 29, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Great service by friendly staff. Helpful in changing rooms when number of people changed - even offered to move our stuff for ... us! Excellent location - we were able to walk everywhere! Highly recommend it.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
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5
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5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
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5
Hotel Staff:
5
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4
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4 out of 5

good time

bigdan May 29, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Hotel was very nice and service was very good ...

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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
Hotel Staff:
5
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4 out of 5

Onyx

Coco May 4, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Over all very good. Most of the staff was very friendly and helpful. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
5
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4
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5
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4
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4
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Traveler type: Single


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4 out of 5

Trip hint

Stylish within limits

Judith Oct 14, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Onyx was very comfortable, stylish, non-generic furnishing and spacious bathroom area. The staff was very friendly and ... energetic, concerned to be helpful. However, we arrived on Sunday evening around 8 PM and most of the restaurants that were open in the area were sports bar-oriented establishments. (This makes sense because the hotel is just down the street from the Boston Garden where Celtics & Bruins play) There was no dining available in the hotel (except room service) at that time because there was a private function in the only eating area. Limitations in finding a convenient place to have a quiet dinner may be as much related to the fact that it was Sunday night as to the location.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Friends

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

Onyx is just down the street from North Station - a main public transportation stop, the venue for major sports and other events (circus was in town when we were there) There are quick coffee shops on the same street. The North End is about 10 minute walk away (busy stteets) and has more eating options.


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5 out of 5

Trip hint

comfortable and friendly

deborah May 10, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

We have stayed here several times. The location suites us great for activities at the Garden and dining in the North End. ... The room although some on the small side are very comfortable and bathrooms are a decent size. The beds are very comfortable! The staff is always great - helpful and friendly!! Check in and out has always been very swift. And the wine and cheese service is a delightful touch! Will continue to return in the future.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Walk

one block to TD Bank North Garden (Celtics). A few blocks walk to the North End and fine italian dining. We even had a lovely walk over to Newbury Street from the hotel.


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Friendly staff

Christine May 4, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The staff were great; we live locally but wanted to stay in Boston overnight for an event. We had the hotel car take us to ... the North End, the driver's recommendation for dinner was a better value than expected and exactly the small, authentic italian restaurant we were looking for. Also, the car was quite comparable to a taxi fare but more convenient. We spent our late evening in the hotel bar and really enjoyed the modern atmosphere and the bartender's creativity. The room was very comfortable for the two of us; the bed was huge and so soft and the room was really quiet even though we were next to the elevator. Everything was exceptionally clean and new. When we checked our car in at the front desk the staff told me I should just leave it in the garage until we checked out to avoid some kind of hassle with retrieving it, but we ended up taking the car out several times over the course of the evening without a problem or additional charges. We could have parked nearby for $20, but no ins and outs... Our other criticism is the nickel and diming. We stayed at this hotel hoping to have a romantic evening in Boston, which was achieved, but at every glance in our room there was something tempting with a price tag on it. Why do I want to look at a glass case of potato chips at the end of my bed? But we managed to block the advertising out... We will probably stay here again, maybe with friends. It is convenient to the North End and it was an overall enjoyable experience. Modern and sophisticated and boutiquey.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Drive

There is a bistro on the corner, and the North End is very close.


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5 out of 5

Trip hint

effortless travel

Christa Sep 3, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

This is our second stay at the Onyx Hotel. We love the location, decor and especially the exceptional customer service you ... receive from the minute the valet opens your car door until checkout. We love the Ruby Room, however, it closed early on Sunday (over the holiday weekend), but front destk staff were able to make recommendations and as usual, we weren't dissapointed. The only other surprise was the $38 (overnight)parking fee, we weren't expecting, but it's Boston! We can't wait until our next night at the Onxy!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Walk

hotel is within walking distance to many of Boston's great attractions (The Garden, Fanuel Hall, the North End...). Try the Grand Canal for great food & atmosphere


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

Onyx gets the prize

Finn Apr 22, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

It is hard to heap as much praise on the staff of the Onyx without sounding like a paid publicity person. I had arrived ... at the Onyx an hour prior to check in time owing to a change in schedule. The front desk was full of apologies that the room was not yet ready! They were mortified. Gracious it was all I could do to assure them it was OK, was my fault and I would be back after another appointment. On my return the room was ready, again a spate of apologies. The room was very clean, no odours, just perfect. The floor valet was extremely pleasant, very attentive and like all employees we ran into smiling all the time. If the employees are happy it is a sign of good management. As someone who spent many years living in hotels in Switzerland I can honestly say that the Onyx was the best experience in a hotel that I have had. I would, and will stay at the Onyx again and have in fact recommended it already to friends and relations.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Business

Dining hint, Short Walk

The North End of Boston has delightful dining


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Reviews represent the opinions of CheapTickets customers, not of CheapTickets or its staff.

Sort hints by: most recent | distance from hotel

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

Onyx is just down the street from North Station - a main public transportation stop, the venue for major sports and other events (circus was in town when we were there) There are quick coffee shops on the same street. The North End is about 10 minute walk away (busy stteets) and has more eating options.

--Judith, San Francisco Oct 14, 2008

Dining hint, Short Walk

one block to TD Bank North Garden (Celtics). A few blocks walk to the North End and fine italian dining. We even had a lovely walk over to Newbury Street from the hotel.

--deborah, east Longmeadow, MA May 10, 2008

Dining hint, Short Drive

There is a bistro on the corner, and the North End is very close.

--Christine, Boston, MA May 4, 2008

Dining hint, Short Walk

hotel is within walking distance to many of Boston's great attractions (The Garden, Fanuel Hall, the North End...). Try the Grand Canal for great food & atmosphere

--Christa, USA Sep 3, 2007

Dining hint, Short Walk

The North End of Boston has delightful dining

--Finn, Manchester, NH Apr 22, 2007

Reviews represent the opinions of CheapTickets customers, not of CheapTickets or its staff.

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