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Onyx Boston DowntownvsThe Westin Boston Seaport District
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Kimpton Onyx Hotel scores significantly better than The Westin Boston Waterfront. Kimpton Onyx Hotel comes in at #21 in Boston with positive reviews from 14 sources including Star Service, Fodor's and Time Out.
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
The Westin Boston Seaport District Frommer's
Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot Zagat
Afar Magazine
425 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The only hotel attached to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the Westin offers the chain's abundant amenities, including Heavenly Beds, in its signature contemporary style." Full review
Fodor's "The South Boston property is connected to the enormous Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, a magnet for men and women wearing suits and badges." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This 793-room, sleek, modern, 16-story hotel is a fantastic option for travelers with business at the attached convention center." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Connected to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, this property contains vast amounts of meeting space."
Star Service "Guests here enjoy direct access to the World Trade Center and Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (accessible by a covered glass walkway). " Full review
Gayot "Convention-goers will love this hotel, as it is connected to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and has 70,000 square feet of meeting space."
Zagat3.8
"This "lovely hotel" has "big and spacious" rooms, some with "fabulous views of the harbor", and is attached to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center."
Afar Magazine "Pure relaxation in a waterfront location. Less than three miles from Logan airport and minutes from many of Boston's inviting attractions.By
Westin AFAR." Full review
