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A grand entrance with an arched doorway, two large potted plants, and ornate lanterns.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a wooden table with food and drinks, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.
Signature Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
A spacious lobby with a wooden herringbone floor, a central round table with a plant, and a modern chandelier.
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $361
$310 nightly
$361 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

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154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Place, Newbury Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Copley Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston Common
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Platinum)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Platinum) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Platinum)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Suite | City view

Signature Suite

  • City view
  • 670 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with glasses, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (ADA)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (ADA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 King Bed (Platinum)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (ADA)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Platinum, ADA)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Platinum, ADA)

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Platinum)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with glasses, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Platinum)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Penthouse (Suite) | City view

Penthouse (Suite)

  • City view
  • 950 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with a city view.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Jul 26 - Jul 27
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About the neighborhood

Boston

With a stay at Hotel AKA Back Bay, you'll be centrally located in Boston, within a 10-minute walk of Copley Square and 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 - 0.2 miles
  • Copley Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Boston Public Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Copley Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boston Common - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Cactus Club Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Friendly Toast - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grill 23 & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay offers 225 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 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 hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. 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. 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 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 and dinner. Open select days.
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 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

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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

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 40.77 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 981 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1300 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great-location, staff, restaurant, room and location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wonderful staff, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saifoulaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for getting around Boston and an extremely comfortable and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and new, classic decorations and design.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, stylish, clean, and everything we could need. Location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not know about this hotel before I stayed here, but it surpassed any expectations I had. Great location, updated interior and the buffet breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arpan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amazing staff, good central location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place it’s the second d time I stay here and every one is so nice and helpful! The location is amazing too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Convenient central location. Clean hotel at a reasonable price. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay! From check in to check out was great. The staff were so helpful and went the extra mile. The hotel and rooms are clean, updated and everything you need. The location is great and close to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

the hotel was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chryssoula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were top class.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liyong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and excellent services. The hotel is stylish and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Valet parking was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the AKA Back Bay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026