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Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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Map
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Newbury Street
    4 min walk
  • Copley Place
    6 min walk
  • Copley Square
    6 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Double Room

  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Platinum)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Platinum)

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Penthouse (Suite)

  • 950 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 380 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum)

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (Platinum) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Double Room (Platinum)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Suite | Living area | 46-inch TV with satellite channels, iPod dock, pay movies

Signature Suite

  • 670 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Northeastern University and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from New England Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Copley Square - 6 min walk
  • Boston Common - 11 min walk
  • Northeastern University - 19 min walk
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive

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 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

Beaux Arts Boston hotel in Back Bay with a 24-hour fitness 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.
Enjoy a meal at The Berkeley, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a 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 - Onsite bistro.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 center
  • Conference center (3,197 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

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

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

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
  • 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
Safety features at this property include 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. 752 out of 1032 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1032 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1032 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1032 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1032 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Weekend in Boston
Hotel was in an excellent location in Back bay. Walking distance to many tourist attractions. Staff was super friendly and helpful. The room was awesome. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shelly

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great location, comfortable beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location, room was comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jotham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was very nice, aside from construction right outside the front door Friday, Sept 27. A worker was drilling the stone right above the front door without properly securing the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to a number of excellent restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom could use an upgrade to match the rest of the room. There was construction happening during our stay which was slightly inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it’s a good experience staying at this hotel but confused about its management style which in the beginning I like a lot as a boutique hotel with minimum disturbing their guests. But after 3 day stay my daughter and I feel shocked that the valet guy is completely not friendly with unpleasant face expression towards guests. He didn’t even offer help to load our legates to the trunk of my car. I seriously think that valet guy is completely ruin reputation of hotel aka because he functions as face of the hotel. I will say the management group fails their job by hiring wrong people to deal directly with guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and very good restaurant whilst being reasonably priced. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite hotel in Boston. Close to everything including a 5 min walk from Amtrak. It was recently remodeled and so is more expensive than it used to be. They have a wonderful restaurant with outdoor dining, the valets are super helpful and friendly, and they are 3 blocks from the Public Garden and Boston Common. Not to mention 3 blocks from the fun of Newbury St. Need I say more?!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ojas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, amenities and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It would’ve been nice to know that the property was not fully constructed. I was also disappointed to spend almost $70 a day for valet parking and it took them over 40 minutes to retrieve my car.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

brigitta

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly, clean and well located
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kulwinder

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was really good and the staff were so helpful, the location was great for us. They made us feel welcome and looked after us very well
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Karina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lule

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't wait for the lounge and library to be available. Great location, hotel team, concierge, super helpful and the restaurant graciously made us coffee. Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lily

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This boutique hotel is in a good location, walkable, and close to transportation. The staff is friendly and welcoming. This used to be the Lowes hotel but it got a renovation and has a more sophisticated and subtle decor. We stayed in the standard room with a king size bed for two night, and it was comfortable. The only complaint we had was a funny smell in the room which might have been from the carpet or air conditioner and our room did not get serviced during our stay. The manager did apologize when we checked out and tried to remedy the situation, which we appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024