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4-star hotel with restaurant, near Newbury Street

VIP Access

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Overview
Rooms
Location
Amenities
Policies

9.2/10 Superb

Property highlights

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Connecting rooms available

Air conditioning

154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116

Main amenities

Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurants
24-hour fitness centre
Valet parking
24-hour business centre
Conference centre
Business centre
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Reception fireplace
Front desk safe
Corner/local shop

Feel at home

Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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

36 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Luxury Penthouse (Back Bay )

88 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom (Back Bay )

62 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

34 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

In Back Bay
Newbury Street - 4 min walk
Copley Place - 6 min walk
Copley Square - 6 min walk
Boston Common - 11 min walk
Hynes Convention Center - 14 min walk
Northeastern University - 19 min walk
Massachusetts General Hospital - 21 min walk
Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 26 min walk
Fenway Park - 27 min walk
Boston Harbor - 28 min walk

Getting around

Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 15 min drive
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 15 min drive
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 32 min drive
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 33 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 34 min drive
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 37 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 72 min drive
Boston-Back Bay Station - 6 min walk
South Station - 20 min walk
Boston Ruggles Station - 26 min walk
Arlington Station - 5 min walk
Copley Station - 7 min walk
Boylston Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

Flour Bakery + Cafe - 2 min walk
The Friendly Toast - 2 min walk
Barcelona Wine Bar South End - 7 min walk
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - 4 min walk
Thinking Cup - 5 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Hotel AKA Back Bay puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Copley Square and Boston Common. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout. This upmarket hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Northeastern University and Fenway Park. The restaurant and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Arlington Station is 5 minutes and Copley Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out

Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff

Masks and gloves available

Hand sanitiser provided

This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

225 rooms
Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in time from 4:00 PM until anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)

Pets

Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome

Internet

Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

Covered on-site valet parking (USD 65 per day)
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Restaurant

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)
Local/corner shop

What to do

Use of nearby fitness centre
Bike rentals nearby
Sailing nearby

Working away

24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre (3200 square feet of space)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1925
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in reception
24-hour fitness centre
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

IPod docking station
46-inch TV
Premium satellite channels
Films for purchase

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Desk chair

Food and drink

Mini fridge
Microwave (on request)

More

Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:

Resort fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night

Resort fee inclusions:

Additional inclusions
Fitness centre access
Phone calls (may be limited)

Optional extras

Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

Covered valet parking costs USD 65 per day
Parking height restrictions apply

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI).

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

State tax ID – C0014330351

Also known as

Loews Boston Hotel

Loews Boston

Jurys Hotel Boston

Jurys Boston Hotel

Loews Boston Hotel

Hotel AKA Back Bay Hotel

Hotel AKA Back Bay Boston

Hotel AKA Back Bay Hotel Boston

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel AKA Back Bay offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel AKA Back Bay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.

Are pets allowed at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 65 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

You can check in from 4:00 PM - anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel AKA Back Bay?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (8-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel AKA Back Bay and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and sailing. Hotel AKA Back Bay also has a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel AKA Back Bay?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel AKA Back Bay like?

Hotel AKA Back Bay is in Back Bay, a short 5-minute walk from Arlington Station and 19 minutes' walk from Northeastern University.

9.2

Superb

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Very good

21 September 2023

The first room we were given smelled of cigarette smoke. We were quickly given a room that was fine.