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The Langham, BostonvsOnyx Boston Downtown
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, The Langham, Boston scores slightly better than Kimpton Onyx Hotel. The Langham, Boston has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 15 publications including Jetsetter, Gayot and Frommer's.
The Langham, Boston
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110
From $251/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Strikes an admirable balance between historic, old-world charm and sleek, modern appointments." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Langham occupies a Renaissance Revival palace which was constructed to house the Federal Reserve Bank."
Rough Guide "This stern granite building in the heart of the Financial District is the former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, built in 1922."
Star Service "Straight off the catwalk, this hotel, like its exceptional sibling in New York, looks and feels like a million bucks." Full review
Gayot "Located in the heart of downtown Boston, this landmark hotel overlooks the gardens of Post Office Square."
Zagat3.7
"The historic Financial District outpost of this global luxury brand offers "beautiful, old-world charm", "gorgeous" (if "small"), elegant rooms with marble bathrooms."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Langham, Boston sits in New England's original Federal Reserve Bank, fashionably blending history and modernity at its central downtown location." Full review
Afar Magazine "It’s not every day you get to stay in a national architectural landmark and enjoy pastries baked inside a former bank vault." Full review
Jetsetter "British heritage meets Boston elegance in the luxed-up former Federal Reserve Building." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking Norman B. Leventhal Park, the Langham Boston resides in the former Federal Reserve Bank." 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
