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Our Eco Program
Onyx Hotel – A Green Hotel in Boston
The Onyx Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel in downtown Boston, is helping shape the planet’s future in one of our nation’s most historically important cities. Our boutique hotel is committed to being green and is a model for eco-friendly business practices in Boston. Providing the ultimate Boston luxury hotel experience while simultaneously working to protect the environment has garnered Onyx Hotel some acknowledgment, including:
- 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
Our eco-friendly actions and amenities we made standard at the Onyx Hotel include:
- Our Green Warrior Package, which provides a discount for 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 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
- Donation of unused and partially used amenities to community programs
- 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 make guestroom recycling stylishly convenient
- Comprehensive recycling program for cups, clothes hangers, batteries, electronics and more
- Monthly department meetings and a employee bulletin board to generate ideas for further eco-friendly, energy saving measures
In addition, the Onyx Hotel donates to the AIDS Action Committee and local universities that are going to third-world countries to assist with programs like Habitat for Humanity.
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.
Our awards and recognition:
- Corporate Citizen of the Year. The award was part of the HotelWorld Global Hospitality & Design Award Ceremony which was created to "truly celebrate the design and hospitality excellence shown by industry leaders over the past year." This is an internationally recognized award with applications submitted from around the globe.
Onyx Hotel, a green hotel in downtown Boston.
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