Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel, Boston, Pricey

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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. Breakfast is served here which at $16 for a full breakfast it is quite pricey but there was plenty of it with cereal, fruit, a good selection of pastries as well as bacon, sausage and egg etc.

"Overall: a good experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/9/2012 Vote

2. Breakfast a bit pricey; suggest you grab the free coffee or tea and go elsewhere to eat.

"Smallish, friendly, cool decor " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/2/2011 Vote

3. We were traveling to Boston for our 30th anniversary and booked a hotel on Priceline since the hotels were very pricey otherwise.

"Wow, unexpectedly wonderful! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

4. On the pricey side but not outrageous and well worth it.

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

5. Onyx was a bit pricey, but that was due to the Bruin's being in the conference finals.

"Luxury tucked away in downtown Boston. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/28/2011 Vote

6. Mini bar was well stocked but as per norm a bit pricey.

"Great location, nice room, excellent staff. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2010 Vote

7. $40 for parking was a little pricey.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 8/19/2009 Vote

8. However, the hotel is quite pricey, although this may be typical for Boston.

"Perfect, but pricey " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/26/2009 Vote

9. It's a pricey room for what you get, take for example, The Radisson, it's a better location, bigger rooms and cheaper, but then they don't have the staff of The Onyx .

"Great Staff, Small Rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/19/2009 Vote

10. I enjoyed my stay and here are my pros and cons:Pros- Friendly helpful staff- Great decor in public areas and in the room- Nice ambience in public areas- Good location near to The Freedom Trail- Good room price (although gets pricey in high season)- Good food in restaurant.

"Great Boutique Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/19/2008 Vote