Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, Boston, Downtown

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Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel	Average Price: $299 Check Rates

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155 Portland Street

Boston, 02114 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 23 of 38
Average review rating: 4.07

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (45) , MyTravelGuide (128) , Travelocity (12) , TripAdvisor (445) , YahooTravel (14)

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1. Great downtown boutique hotel within walking distance to Fanueil Hall and the Garden.

"Posh downtown hotel with top notch appeal! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/15/2011 Vote

2. I really enjoyed the location because it was close enough to the downtown hotspots to be convenient but far enough away to be relaxing.

"Wonderful hotel in downtown Boston " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/2/2011 Vote

3. Hotel is very nice, Location is perfect in downtown.

"Nice Hotel in a dingy surrounding. " Read full review on Expedia 7/2/2009 Vote

4. While it was not the perfect location for taking your pet (Marlowe had a park right next to it), it was nice to be downtown so close to everything.

"Not like Marlowe " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/14/2008 Vote

5. On the plus side, the location is quiet but is within convenient walking distance to all the major downtown attractions.

"Nice european style hotel, a few problems but still an excellent bargain! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/30/2008 Vote

6. Nonetheless, the Onyx offers the convenience of downtown Boston right outside the lobby doors.

"Pleasant stay... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/24/2008 Vote

7. The location is awesome and within walking distance of all of the downtown attractions.

"Overall good, but watch out for the rooms by the " Read full review on Travelocity 5/1/2008 Vote

8. If I return to Boston again I would definitely stay again since it is within walking distance to many places in downtown Boston.

"Great Hotel, Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/17/2008 Vote

9. It is a good 20 minute walk to Downtown Crossing and the neighborhood at night is less than savoury, with alot of undesirables wandering the streets.

"Loved the Onyx " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/4/2007 Vote

10. My Favourite hotel in Boston is actually the other Kimpton hotel in Downtown Boston (the Nine Zero), but the Onyx is often significantly cheaper and is still in a central location.

"Great hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/27/2012 Vote