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Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 star property

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Interior detail
Reception
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪5 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Suite | Living area

Signature Suite

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum)

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

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

Penthouse (Suite)

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

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Boston

With a stay at Hotel AKA Back Bay, you'll be centrally located in Boston, a 6-minute walk from Copley Square and 11 minutes by foot from 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

  • 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

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Hotel AKA Back Bay offers 225 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 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 coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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 lunch or 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, lunch, 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

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

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 40.76 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • 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 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 871 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1181 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally-Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I was disappointed with AKA, given the price. The windows were filthy, and that was the first impression of the room. The toilet had the loudest flush ever, like a plan flush, which is tough if you are sharing a room. Also no shower cap etc. The phone in the room didn’t work and there was no room service after 10pm! On a Friday! I expect more from a hotel of this price, with a kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern property with all the comforts of home. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amadeo

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniele

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as what I expected
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly! Might be the friendliest staff I’ve ever dealt with. They provide free water at the front desk. We had breakfast at the restaurant downstairs and it was delicious. My daughter wanted to eat there every morning; she said the pancakes were the best she’s ever eaten. Our room was very nice and we really appreciated the black out curtains and the mini fridge.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay, would strongly recommend to anyone visiting Boston.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel numerous times. So much so that the valet know me on a first name basis. We were disappointed with the refurbishment specifically the loss of the complimentary coffee bar. It was my 13 year olds birthday weekend and i had asked the front desk if they could by any chance upgrade us since I am a VIP expedia member and have stayed there multiple times. I typically never do this but given the special occasion and my loyalty to the hotel i figured i would try. The woman checking us in told me that my room was "good enough." The only thing she could do was give us free water which i know we get them upon checkout most of the time. I did get a small discount at breakfast which cost me $80 for 3 people. This was part of my expedia perk not the hotels. I also spent almost $100 on room service which included basics like a pizza and 2 sandwiches. Overall my stay was almost $600 for one night. The beds are small and barely fit 2 adults. I get that it is Boston prices but i might rethink our future stays.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ebrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Friendly staff. Met needs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay. The staff was very helpful, the building & rooms were gorgeous! Perfect area to stay in Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Fox Point

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good beds, good bathrooms, excellent location, a/c worked well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have recently been updated. The bed was comfortable and the shower had lots of hot water. The staff was nice although not overly friendly. The restaurant was expensive if you just want to get something light for breakfast. The location was great, easy walking distance to many attractions, including to Fenway Park. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025