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Staypineapple A Delightful Hotel South End BostonvsOnyx Boston Downtown
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Kimpton Onyx Hotel ranks significantly better than Chandler Inn. Kimpton Onyx Hotel comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 12 sources like Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Staypineapple A Delightful Hotel South End Boston
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
BlackBook
Time Out
National Geographic
The Telegraph
26 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $93/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Just 2 blocks from the Back Bay, the Chandler Inn was a bargain for its location even before it revamped its guest rooms." Full review
Fodor's "The gay-friendly inn sits on one of the South End's prettiest streets, and is easy walking distance from shops, restaurants, the T, and Back Bay Station." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Chandler Inn is looking fine, after a complete overhaul." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located in the South End just two blocks from Tremont Street’s restaurant row, this tastefully decorated budget inn is well-situated for walking around Back Bay."
Rough Guide "Contemporary yet cosy, the Chandler Inn offers 55 petite rooms in a European-style hotel above the popular Fritz bar."
BlackBook "Centrally located in stylish dining and shopping hub of South End, and short walks to Newbury St. and Boston Common."
Time Out "If you fancy staying in Boston's hippest residential neighbourhood, book a room at this gay-friendly South End guesthouse." Full review
National Geographic "Ask for one of the updated Eric Roseff-designed deluxe guest rooms with plasma televisions, iPod docks, and marble bathrooms. " Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Truly a delight. The boutique spot is set in the charming South End, a neighborhood with great dining on tap, just minutes away from Back Bay and Boston’s many historic sites. " Full review
Onyx Boston Downtown Frommer's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot BlackBook
Zagat Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
155 Portland Street, Boston, MA 02114
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This plush boutique hotel is the finest property in this evolving neighborhood, which grows more pleasant by the day but is a zoo before and after big events at the nearby TD Garden." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"On a barren street in the desolate West End, the once-stylish Onyx Hotel is affordable and convenient." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tucked away on a side street in the downtown area, the Onyx is a Kimpton Group boutique hotel located within 1.5 miles of city highlights like Faneuil Hall, Bunker Hill, and TD Garden." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This sleekly contemporary boutique hotel features modest-sized rooms decorated in a warm palette of black, taupe, and Chinese-lacquer red."
Rough Guide "The stark, glass-panelled front of this small luxury hotel belies an opulent interior."
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Avoid the “Britney Spears” room – designed by her mother, it looks as you would expect the singer’s childhood room to look, complete with pink bible and fairy statuettes.
Star Service "This bonny boutique-hotel has a long list of added perks that come standard at Kimpton hotels (including nightly wine and cheese hour)." Full review
Gayot "This swanky member of the Kimpton hotel group enjoys a great downtown location for sightseeing by foot."
BlackBook "This modish boutique hotel attracts travelers (and their pets) who appreciate the finer things."
Zagat3.7
""Fantastic" and "very friendly" service stands out at this Kimpton brand property, which boasts an "excellent" Ruby Room lounge and "funky" interior swathed in red, black and white."
Lonely Planet "Done up in jewel tones and contemporary furniture, the Onyx exudes warmth and style – two elements that do not always go hand in hand." Full review
