Pennyweight Hotel Boston, Curio Collection by Hilton is set for a soft opening this month followed by a grand opening in September in Boston’s vibrant West End. The hotel will have 112 guestrooms and suites, an elevated food and beverage concept, a locally curated art program and inspired spaces to connect.
Formerly the Onyx Boston Downtown, the hotel is located one block from TD Garden, a sports, arts and entertainment hub, and is also within walking distance to other area attractions, including Faneuil Hall, Boston Public Market, the North End, Beacon Hill and more. Given its location, the Pennyweight will be a destination for business and leisure travelers alike, along with sports fans, foodies and explorers seeking social spaces to convene, dine, work and play.
Taking inspiration from Boston’s "revolutionary" beginnings and merchandising legacy, coupled with its address, 155 Portland Street, the hotel’s name and brand pay homage to the exact measurement of a pennyweight: 1.55 grams.
The guestrooms and suites have modern amenities, such as curved upholstered headboards with blackened metal arches; open closets with rose gold, copper and wood finishes; and working movable laptop tables and corner lounges. They have en-suite bathrooms with black-and-white newspaper printed wallpaper designs, black quartz freestanding vanities with rose gold fittings, open showers with floor-to-ceiling black glass panels, dual shower controls and modeled subway tile. The bathroom wallpaper was created with a collection of repurposed print articles from the iconic West Ender newsletter along with Pennyweight brand emblems.
The Pennyweight’s lobby has a collection of soft seating and gathering spaces. The hotel’s public spaces are also adorned with a collection of locally sourced artwork and artifacts and include custom prints, paintings and memorabilia. The Pennyweight’s art program was curated by Boston-based consultancy Alchemy Station.
The Pennyweight’s signature restaurant and bar concept, 155 On Portland, offers a modern culinary program that transitions from espresso bar by day to cocktail bar by night. Located on the ground floor, 155 On Portland opens as an extension of the Pennyweight lobby, serving breakfast, coffee drinks and on-the-go pastries and breakfast sandwiches in the morning followed by American bar fare, shareable plates, craft cocktails and a curated selection of beer and wine in the evening.
For more information, visit www.pennyweighthotel.com.
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