Hotel AKA Back Bay

Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Copley Square

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Sat 22 Nov
Fri 28 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
In the heart of Back Bay, Hotel AKA Back Bay offers upscale comfort with a touch of elegance. Enjoy a meal at The Berkeley bistro, unwind by the lobby fireplace, or take in the sights from the charming terrace. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff nearby to assist you.
VIP Access
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
£186
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Why we love this property

Beaux Arts elegance
Marvel at the Beaux Arts designs adorning this luxury hotel in the city centre. Historic charm meets urban sophistication in this architectural gem.
Dreamy sleep comfort
Slide into plush dressing gowns after sinking into pillowtop mattresses with Egyptian cotton sheets. Hypo-allergenic bedding ensures rejuvenating rest.

Room options

Showing 15 of 15 rooms
City view
Room, 2 Double Beds (Platinum) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Room, 2 Double Beds (Platinum)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
City view
Signature Suite | Living area | 46-inch TV with satellite channels, iPod dock, pay films
Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Signature Suite | Living area | 46-inch TV with satellite channels, iPod dock, pay films

Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
City view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Platinum)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
City view
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Penthouse (Suite)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
City view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116

What's nearby

  • Newbury Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Copley Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Copley Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boston Common - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Northeastern University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 17 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 34 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 37 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 39 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 40 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 72 min drive
  • Back Bay Station - 6 min walk
  • South Station - 20 min walk
  • Boston Ruggles Station - 26 min walk
  • Arlington Station - 5 min walk
  • Copley Station - 7 min walk
  • Boylston Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grill 23 & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Friendly Toast - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tatte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Newbury Street and Copley Square. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Berkeley, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Boston Common and Copley Place. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and restaurant. Public transportation is only a short walk: Arlington Station is 5 minutes and Copley Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 225 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (up to 34 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Covered on-site valet parking (USD 68 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3197 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1925
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

The Berkeley – This bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 40.76 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness centre access
    • Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs USD 68 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
State tax ID – C0014330351
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Boston Loews
Boston Loews Hotel
Hotel Loews Boston
Loews Boston
Loews Boston Hotel
Loews Hotel Boston
Back Bay Hotel
Jurys Boston Hotel
Jurys Hotel Boston
Loews Boston Hotel
Hotel AKA Back Bay Hotel
Hotel AKA Back Bay Boston
Hotel AKA Back Bay Hotel Boston

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel AKA Back Bay offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel AKA Back Bay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 34 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 65 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 68 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (9-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel AKA Back Bay and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and sailing. Hotel AKA Back Bay also has a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel AKA Back Bay?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Berkeley.

What's the area around Hotel AKA Back Bay like?

Hotel AKA Back Bay is in Back Bay, a short 5-minute walk from Arlington Station and 6 minutes' walk from Copley Square. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Hotel AKA Back Bay Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location great service
albert, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room,the staff was very kind
Ms Livnat, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, large rooms with plenty of natural light. Very clean. Had a terrific stay.
Michelle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel, great location and great staff
Agustina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional, polite, helpful, friendly, clean, safe! Made my birthday a special day! Great location.
Patricia, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant hotel great staff and perfect location
George, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great!
Charlotte, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything
Ed, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and accommodations

Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Housekeeping did an excellent job making up room daily. Room was always spotless when we returned each evening. Front desk staff and valet were also attentive and friendly. Overall we had an excellent experience and would recommend this hotel to everyone.
Debra, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hotel and great service. I enjoyed every bit of my stay there
Inelefo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Amazing staff and wonderful hotel. Great location, super clean. Staff gave great recommendations and even accommodated early check in for us. Would stay again 100%
Natasha, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean & perfect area to stay for the Boston Marathon.
JAIME, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

It's almost walking distance from everything. The staff is extremely friendly
haim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice facilities. Well kept. Staff is very well trained.
Juan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly. In room service was fast! We enjoyed our stay.
Yun Jean, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property.
BEATRIZ, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was everything we wanted it to be. It was beautiful, clean, and close to transportation. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a wonderful bar/restaurant in the basement that has a cute outdoor patio. We would stay here again for all of these reasons and the amazing proximity to so many places!
Breann, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience, excellent service, would highly recommend! Very good location for visiting
Anastasia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property was exceptionally clean! The location was central to major attraction, walking distance to local food, public library, Boston Common and Newbury street! Great hotel restaurant was convenient.
Zamiriis, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful area/great for Newbury street and theater district-a good walk to Quincy market and north end
Lobby
Night….front door
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trip to Boston

Aka was amazing the staff very nice and friendly. The rooms quite spacious and extremely clean !!!
Alejandro, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and in excellent condition. Excellent staff
Jennie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel

Everything was great except that they used a powder carpet cleaner that made it difficult to breathe in the room and we needed to open the windows in order to breathe.
Ricardo, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming staff. Great location.
Cameron, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Clean rooms. Friendly staff
rajul, 1-night trip