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Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

4.0 of 5
155 Portland Street, Boston, MA 02114
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Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
Ranked #20 of 73 hotels in Boston
4.0 of 5 stars 501 Reviews
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  • North end(29)
  • Ruby room(14)
  • Very nice(13)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(6)
  • Government center(5)
  • Wine reception(5)
  • Right next(3)
  • Dunkin Donuts(3)
  • Free internet(3)
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New York City, New York
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

Stayed here in May 2012 for a weekend getaway. I am a huge Kimpton fan since I always travel with my dog, so I always look to Kimpton first as they have by far the most welcoming pet policy. This was our first trip to Boston, and while we loved the city, this Kimpton isn't in the most ideal location.... More

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Brooklyn, New York
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

I didn't spend much time at this hotel as I checked in late at night and left early the next morning. The room was completely fine, clean, comfortable. Gilchrist & Soames amenities in the bathrooms. Hallways are a bit institutional and the bar was closing at 11 (I checked in about 10:45). The neighborhood felt pretty bleak at night--some sports... More

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Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

Im late writing a review never really thought about it until i wrote a review for somewhere else i recently stay, and it seems i only write about the bad so i said id write about the good as well. Stayed here November 2011, for a 5 night mega shopping spree as we do every year 2 young 40 year... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
1
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We came to Boston to visit our friends for the weekend, and stayed in this hotel Friday and Saturday night. Really enjoyed the stay- wine happy hour each day that we enjoyed. The bed was very comfortable, and the sheets were nice and soft. The rooms are smaller, but we weren't here to hang out in our room. This is... More

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Joe Capalbo, General Manager at Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
29 May 2012

I am smiling as I read your review! Don't forget for the summer months we also have Sangria at our daily wine reception for everyone to enjoy! Please come visit again soon! More

Morrisville, PA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 via mobile

I should have known that it would be great when they handed me a complimentary glass of wine at check in. Not a huge hotel but perfect none the less. Rooms were perfect and front desk service was just as good. Great restaurants and bars for all tastes within a few steps from the lobby. Even though I was traveling... More

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Joe Capalbo, General Manager at Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
25 May 2012

And we would love to have you soon too! Your comments summarized the Onyx perfectly, so THANK YOU! More

Santa Rosa
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I booked in here because I was taking a train out of North Station the next day. The hotel is a short walk away. The location is also reasonably central to, say, Quincy Market or the Union Oyster House. Like Kimpton hotels often are, the decor was trendy but the room was tiny. And, I was across from a building... More

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Joe Capalbo, General Manager at Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Your feedback is appreciated...we did take a look at the thermostat in the room to make sure everything was working and it was. I am so sorry you had a tough night sleep, but as you mentioned we do have lighter blankets available should our guests need them. Thanks again! Joe More

London, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Nice hotel with nice staff. Perfectly clean and good amenities. Room quite small. Good value from Hotwire, not sure about their usual pricing.

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Joe Capalbo, General Manager at Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2012

JPandJen, I love 5-star reviews, so thank you! Come back and visit! More

West Sussex
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Meeting friends in Boston and where to stay? After a lot of research I settled on The Onyx partly because of the reasonable prices and partly because our friends had a good previous experience of the Kimpton brand. The welcome we had was excellent but the room was disappointingly small with a lot of rather large furniture in it. We... More

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Joe Capalbo, General Manager at Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2012

I appreciate your Kimpton loyalty, don't forget to join our InTouch program. You can tell us your preferences and we will have them ready and waiting in your room. Best part, it's free! So sorry about the Forgot It, We Got It confusion. We should have gone to get your bubble bath items, that's our job, not yours! It's already... More

Jersey City, New Jersey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

My wife and I brought our dog on her first road trip to Boston for our daughter's graduation. The hotel is a block from the TD garden and close to the highway. The staff was friendly and very helpful, providing excellent customer service. Particularly nice was how they welcomed dogs to the hotel, with water and treats at the front... More

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Joe Capalbo, General Manager at Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Glad you enjoyed your visit and took advantage of our pet friendly services (and hosted wine reception)! Please come visit again! Joe More

NYC
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed in room #910. Very first thing I noticed, when entered the room late afternoon was, how dark the room was. Then I realized no wonder why, the window of the room was tiny and even that tiny window was mostly covered by the decoration drapes. Asked for an other room but according to the front desk all the double... More

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Joe Capalbo, General Manager at Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, responded to this review
9 May 2012

I've had our Chief Engineer look into the concerns about room 910 and everything has been resolved. The HVAC unit has an "On" & "Auto" settings for the fan and for some reason it was stuck in Auto. This has been fixed and can be turned on and kept on should you desire. I am glad that overall your stay... More

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Address: 155 Portland Street, Boston, MA 02114
Price range (per night):* S$312 - 609

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