Hotel AKA Back Bay, Boston: Info, Photos, Reviews

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Beaux Arts hotel with restaurant, near Copley Square

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar

24/7 front desk

Connecting rooms available

Gym

Pet-friendly

Main amenities

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

Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

includes taxes & fees

23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 16 of 16 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

30 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

33 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Platinum)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Platinum)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

33 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Penthouse (Suite)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Dining table

Hypo-allergenic bedding

88 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

33 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

33 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Double Room (Platinum)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Dining table

Hypo-allergenic bedding

62 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Down duvet

33 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Parking available

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

24 Dec - 25 Dec

About the area

154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116

What's nearby

Copley Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Boston Common - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Northeastern University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
TD Garden - 5 min drive - 3.2 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
‪Fire & Ice - ‬2 min walk
‪Grill 23 & Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Life Alive - ‬4 min walk
‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬3 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. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Boston Common and Copley Place are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Arlington Station is 5 minutes and Copley Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

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

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

IPod docking station
46-inch TV
Premium satellite channels
Films for purchase

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns

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)

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

Special features

Dining

The Berkeley – On-site bistro.

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 40.75 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 window guards on-site.

This property accepts credit cards.

State tax ID – C0014330351

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.

Hotel AKA Back Bay Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Exceptional

17 Dec 2024

Great stay.

I stayed in a platinum queen. Very much worth the upgrade. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was really lovely. You are in close walking distance to everything in Back Bay and the train station.