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Hotel AKA Back Bay

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Exterior
Signature Suite
Reception
Breakfast and dinner served
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Place, Newbury Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Copley Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Platinum)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Platinum)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Suite | City view

Signature Suite

  • City view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum, ADA)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Platinum)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (Suite) | City view

Penthouse (Suite)

  • City view
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
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  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
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About the area

Boston

With a stay at Hotel AKA Back Bay, you'll be centrally located in Boston, within a 10-minute walk of Copley Square and Boston Common. .This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Northeastern University and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from New England Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Boylston Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newbury Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Copley Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Copley Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boston Common - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Arlington Station - 5 min walk
  • Back Bay Station - 6 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cactus Club Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Friendly Toast - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grill 23 & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay offers 225 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 225 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Beaux Arts hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a ballroom.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The Berkeley, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Boston? This hotel has 3197 square feet (297 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms.
The Berkeley - This bistro serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Berkeley

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (3,197 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1925
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 75 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 40.77 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 68 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0014330351
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is 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

Hotel AKA Back Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 932 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1251 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, good size, very comfortable. Baggage gentleman was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This trip was amazing!!! The staff was the best !!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lilli

Nice room, friendly staff, good gym.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and huge room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Juanice

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stuff and room was spacious clean well appointed and good view of Stuart and Berkeley .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful and the room was clean although it was on the smaller side. We love how it is in a historical building and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Youngmi, Palo Alto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The staff was especially amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tatsuo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at reception is extremely friendly !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff; from check in to concierge. Beds extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026