The Pennyweight Hotel is set to debut with a soft opening in Boston this month. The new lifestyle-forward hospitality experience will open in the former Onyx Downtown Boston location.
The namesake stems from the hotel’s location, 155 Portland Street in Boston, which pays homage to the weight of a penny, 1.55 grams. The hotel melds Boston’s merchandising legacy with a contemporary spirit.
Speaking of spirit, the hotel is at the heart of Celtics and Bruins action, the West End. Pennyweight Hotel sits just one block from TD Garden and under one mile from historic North End, Faneuil Hall, Charles River Esplanade and more. It’s an ideal location for someone seeking to catch a game or concert at the Garden and explore other corners of the city in one trip.
We are thrilled to bring the Pennyweight to Boston’s topnotch hospitality community,” said Bill McQuillan, founding principal, Boylston Properties. “As native Bostonians, we are proud to invest in our great city and felt that there was a white space in the market when it comes to a boutique offering paired with the strength of Curio Collection by Hilton brand quality and execution, in the burgeoning West End.
The hotel design is contemporary with hidden nods to the neighborhood. Repurposed West Ender newsletters decorate the bathroom walls via a custom wallpaper design. The room design draws inspiration from Boston brownstones, with striking black quartz freestanding vanities, contrasting rose gold fittings, open showers with floor-to-ceiling glass panels, dual shower controls and modeled subway tile.
The lobby too transcends the chic cosmopolitan feel of the rooms, in a communal setting. Whether a hotel guest or connecting before heading to the on-site dining, the Pennyweight Hotel’s lobby is sure to become among the most photographed in Boston. The on-site restaurant, 155 On Portland features an expansive outdoor patio space with moody lighting, plush seating, and seasonal activations.
The hotel launches with a soft opening this August and a grand opening slated for September 2024.
Find the Pennyweight Hotel Boston at:
155 Portland Street