Hotel AKA Boston Common

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Serves breakfast and dinner
Reception
City view
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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90 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02108
  • Place, The Freedom Trail
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Access tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Accessible Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Penthouse

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Skyline View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Boston

A stay at Hotel AKA Boston Common places you in the heart of Boston, within a 10-minute walk of Boston Common and Quincy Market. .This boutique hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from New England Aquarium and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from TD Garden.

What's nearby

  • The Freedom Trail - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Quincy Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Boston Common - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Massachusetts General Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Park St. Station - 2 min walk
  • South Station - 11 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beantown Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Parker's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Hurrah - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Carrie Nation Cocktail Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Boston Common

Hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Boston Common
Hotel AKA Boston Common offers 190 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Boston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 190 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary 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. This hotel also features wedding services and a banquet hall.
At Hotel AKA Boston Common, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Boston? This hotel has 2400 square feet (223 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Bosworth - This cocktail bar serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 15 to 35 for adults and USD 15 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bosworth

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,400 square foot of space)

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
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 19 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 100.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00
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 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

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 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 40.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Phone calls

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 35 for adults, and USD 15 to 35 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Tax ID - C0014350351
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Nine Zero
Nine Hotel
Nine Zero
Nine Zero Boston
Nine Zero Hotel
Nine Zero Hotel Boston
Zero Nine

Hotel AKA Boston Common Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 988 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1435 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very hrlpful. There was an issue with the original room, but asxsoon as a auitable altetnate vecame available, we were moved. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The rooms were nice and big. Loved the controlled shades. We faced the start of the freedom trail. Everything was walking distance. Best spot to stay. Enjoyed the free wine daily. Will stay again on our next trip. The front deak
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice and generous in size but decor is a bit dark. Lots of street noise at night - need better windows!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Penndel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Very clean and beds are really comfortable. Very easy walk to anywhere. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small room with no bureaus and very small closets- fine for a night but tight for longer stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was excellent. Hotel location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Travelled with family
Property was very clean and well appointed. The location was very convenient to downtown and the “Freedom Trail”. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel but could improve rooms by fitting black out curtains as building across adjacent lane was being renovated and had bright lights on 24 hrs a day
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast offerings were poor. Food just OK.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant team were so accommodating when I needed an expedited breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant welcome and staff. Very good location by the Common.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dori

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated that the hotel was walking distance to the T. The bathroom was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emerante

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025