Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Copley Square

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Hotel AKA Back Bay

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Reception
Exterior
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Restaurant
Standard Room | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Overview of Hotel AKA Back Bay

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

Map
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Popular LocationCopley Square6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBoston Common11 min walk
  • Popular LocationFenway Park5 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)15 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Grand Corner King)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Platinum)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Platinum)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Penthouse (Back Bay )

  • 950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (Suite)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (Back Bay )

  • 670 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (Platinum)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boston

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Back Bay hotel, you'll find Newbury Street and Copley Square. Boston Common and Copley Place are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Copley Place - 6 min walk
  • Copley Square - 6 min walk
  • Boston Common - 11 min walk
  • Hynes Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Arlington Station - 5 min walk
  • Back Bay Station - 6 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Club Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Fire & Ice - 2 min walk
  • Life Alive - 4 min walk
  • Grill 23 & Bar - 1 min walk
  • The Friendly Toast - 2 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Back Bay

4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Copley Square
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3197 square feet (297 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel AKA Back Bay. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Boston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 225 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3197 sq ft of conference space
  • 297 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1925
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel AKA Back Bay offers 225 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer 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. Housekeeping is offered on request and microwaves can be requested.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 65 per day)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 1 2024 to April 1 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 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 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is C0014330351. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel AKA Back Bay to the airport?

Hotel AKA Back Bay is 5.3 mi (15-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel AKA Back Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel AKA Back Bay.

How close is Hotel AKA Back Bay to the beach?

This hotel is 7.8 mi (20-min drive) from Revere Beach.

Does Hotel AKA Back Bay offer free breakfast?

Hotel AKA Back Bay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Encore Boston Harbor (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 65 per day.

Does Hotel AKA Back Bay have a pool?

Hotel AKA Back Bay does not have a pool.

Does Hotel AKA Back Bay have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel AKA Back Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel AKA Back Bay to downtown Boston?

Hotel AKA Back Bay is 1 mi away from Boston.

Hotel AKA Back Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 948 out of 1301 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1301 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1301 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1301 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1301 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Deneen Marie

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is nice with up to date amenities. They do have many fees therefore the price was significantly higher than we had anticipated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Geraldine, Ocoee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cathleen Clarke

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

robin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, fun
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood; relatively close to the Boston Public Library.

8/10 Good

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was promised as premium but was tired especially headboard which was ripped. Had to actually ask room service to clean room otherwise it wasn't done. Loud building work actually in the hotel distrupted my sleep on multiple days.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023