Hotel AKA Back Bay

4.5 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Showing 16 of 16 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Platinum)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Platinum)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (Suite)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • 950 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (Platinum)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • City view
  • 670 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116

What's nearby

  • Copley Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boston Common - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northeastern University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • TD Garden - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

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

Luxury hotel near Copley Square
Located close to Boston Common and Northeastern University, Hotel AKA Back Bay provides a grocery/convenience store, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Berkeley, the on-site bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 225 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 46-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and on-request microwaves

Languages

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

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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 at the property

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel AKA Back Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel AKA Back Bay allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 65 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

As of May 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel AKA Back Bay on May 11, 2025 start from $305.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

Valet parking is available for USD 68 per day.

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 (subject to availability).

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

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel AKA Back Bay located?

Located in Back Bay, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Copley Square and Boston Common. Northeastern University and Fenway Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Arlington Station is only a 5-minute walk and Copley Station is 7 minutes.

Hotel AKA Back Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 746 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1026 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

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel great staff and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAIME

Very clean & perfect area to stay for the Boston Marathon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! The hotel was clean, safe and the restaurant/bar area was very nice! Food was tasty!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Puneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Great staff!! Very friendly and excellent service. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here, and I’d stay again. We only stayed one night and didn’t check out the restaurant or amenities, but the room was great and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Nice sized room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel for the Boston marathon. The location is great from the finish line. It’s close to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of boston. Walk easy to key points. Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and location. Chris the doorman was the kindest person!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, friendly and helpful staff. The only downside was that the sound proofing was not that great and we could hear noise from the hallway often. Otherwise perfect stay. Good experience, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the Boston marathon. The hotel did some very cute events, like spectator sign making and made all runners feel special. They printed personalized finishers certificates for the guests with their official finish find.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was excellent, the staff was very professional and friendly. Valet parking was easy. The room was clean and confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were always willing to help. From the moment you pull up until the day you check out. It was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended up using the valet because we had very little time, and they were wonderful. The property, the rooms were beautiful. I would like to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Spotless rooms and excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Used valet for parking, super convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Aryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average hotel at best
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff and easily accessible to all of what back bay offers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite a modern refresh from what used to be the Loews. This hotel is fantastic. Top notch in every way. Chris, the doorman is so friendly, helpful, and delightful. What a gem 💖
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Amenities
Cleanest hotel I’ve stayed at. Bed was comfortable and sheets were crisp. Overall I would highly recommend staying at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff could not have been nicer! They were so helpful and our room was lovely and so clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front service. Laquisha excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extra shout out to the valet staff who helped me fix a problem with my cars trunk door!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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