The Onyx Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

Location. The Onyx Hotel stands one block from the North and Haymarket subway stations in the Bulfinch Triangle District of Boston, Mass. The TD Banknorth Garden is located one block from the hotel. Boston Common is less than one mile away.

Hotel Features. This brick-and-glass boutique property features a contemporary lobby decorated with original artworks and flashes of vividly colored fabrics. The intimate Ruby Room restaurant features a stainless-steel chandelier, twinkling red lights, red-leather banquettes and tangerine-hued upholstered chairs. American-style fare includes sandwiches and salads. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. The bar is open until late evening and serves its signature Ruby Red Martini. This hotel hosts a daily, complimentary wine reception. A computer is available for guest use, and print, fax and photocopy services are available for a fee. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. Recreational amenities include a 24-hour, complimentary fitness room equipped with television-mounted cardiovascular machines, a universal weight machine, free weights and yoga balls. Water and headphones are complimentary. Pets are welcome, and dog-walking services are available for a fee.

Guestrooms. This 11-story property offers 112 fashionable guestrooms furnished with ruby-red suede chairs, and decorated in ebony and taupe color schemes. Beds are draped with 350-thread count sheets and down comforters. Bathrooms feature charcoal-granite floors, pedestal sinks, leopard-print bathrobes, curved shower rods and Aveda toiiletries. The Onyx Hotel participates in the Kimpton company's green initiatives. The yoga channel airs on guestroom televisions, and the hotel provides complimentary mats and blocks. Guestrooms include CD players and the front desk offers a CD library. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Expert Tip. The Onyx Hotel boasts an "emerging art" theme and displays artwork from the Museum of Fine Art. These installations rotate every six months. Artwork is available for purchase.