The Onyx Hotel: An Eco-Friendly Hotel in Boston

Our hotel is now Green Seal Silver Certified, which makes us one of the leading green hotels in Boston, one of the nation's most historically important cities. Our boutique hotel is committed to being green and is a model for eco-friendly business practices in the area. Providing the ultimate Boston luxury hotel experience while simultaneously working to protect the environment has garnered Onyx Hotel the following awards:

• Massachusetts Good Earthkeeping Award and Energy Star Rating
• National American Hotel and Lodging Association Award for Good Earthkeeping
• Kimpton Hotels' First National Environmental Award: National Geographic Traveler and Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), 2006 National GeoTourism Award
• Corporate Citizen of the Year, an internationally recognized award for excellence in hotel design and hospitality the world over
• Chosen as one of the Top 5 Green Hotels in Boston

Our eco-friendly actions and amenities include:

• Our Green Warrior Package, which provides a discount to guests arriving in a hybrid vehicle
• Paperless guest check-in/out service and property-wide printing on recycled paper
• Efficient lighting and water fixtures throughout the hotel
• LED exit signs and motion sensor lights throughout the hotel to reduce energy consumption
• Summer energy conservation program that includes setting air-conditioning units to a comfortable 72 degrees, closing blinds and turning off lights in unoccupied rooms
• Linen and towel reuse program, which dramatically reduces water and energy use
• Guest and employee dry-cleaning service with Green Earth, which uses eco-friendly methods and products

• Rooms and linens cleaned with eco-certified cleaning supplies
• Eco-friendly bath amenities in guest rooms
• Eco friendly Gilchrist & Soames pump dispensers are installed in each guest room to reduce waste of product and plastic
• Organic coffee and tea
• Organic snacks and beverages in our in-room honor bars
• Ceramic mugs available to minimize use of paper cups, and Styrofoam cups eliminated altogether
• In-room recycling bins, making guestroom recycling stylishly convenient
• Comprehensive recycling program for cups, clothes hangers, batteries, electronics and more
• Monthly department meetings and employee bulletin board designed to generate ideas for further eco-friendly, energy saving measures

In addition, the Onyx Hotel donates to the AIDS Action Committee and to local university programs, such as student Habitat for Humanity programs, which benefit Third World countries.

Onyx Hotel proudly meets the EarthCare standard of all Kimpton Hotels. Our EarthCare program is a dynamic, focused endeavor where environmental sustainability goes hand-in-hand with luxurious comfort and superb service. We are committed to eco-friendly practices and green products, and believe that these may help create a healthier world.

Learn more about Kimpton Hotels' EarthCare program and our commitment to corporate social responsibility.