Hotel Aka Back Bay - Boston

$$$$||View on mapBoston, United States of America154 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02116|
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Hotel Aka Back Bay - Boston
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02116·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Staff9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples23%
Business20%
Groups8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.6
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Staff9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples23%
Business20%
Groups8%

Historic Back Bay hotel in the former Boston Police Department Headquarters

Dining

The Berkeley bistro offers innovative and interactive dining events that change regularly. Wine and champagne are available at the bar alongside a selection of kids' meals for younger guests. The lounge+library space adjacent to the bar provides an additional area for relaxation or conversation.

Amenities

Hotel AKA Back Bay houses a 24-hour fitness center and a business center with fax and photocopying services. Meeting and banquet facilities are on-site, along with a shared lounge and TV area. The hotel also provides baby safety gates, babysitting services, and a minimarket for convenience.

Rooms

Guest rooms at AKA Back Bay include 46-inch flat-screen TVs, ironing facilities, and a work desk. The recently renovated Platinum rooms feature upgraded furnishings and a sleep program offering weighted blankets, aroma therapy, and a selection of pillows. Premium king corner rooms offer three windows and a spacious layout.

Location

This hotel is situated a 5-minute walk from Boston Back Bay train station and within two blocks of Newbury Street's shops and restaurants. Copley Square and Boston Common are both less than 1600 ft away, and Fenway Park is 2 miles from the property. The Prudential Center and Arlington T station are also reachable on foot.

Historic Building

The hotel occupies the former Boston Police Department Headquarters, a building renowned for its architectural transformation by Selldorf Architects. This history is visible in the lobby and public spaces, which retain original structural elements. The building's past as a police headquarters adds a distinct character that sets Hotel AKA Back Bay apart from other hotels in the area.

  • Historic Building: Former Boston Police Department Headquarters transformed by Selldorf Architects
  • Dining: The Berkeley bistro with interactive events and lounge+library space
  • Rooms: Platinum rooms with sleep program (weighted blankets, aroma therapy, pillows)
  • Location: Steps from Newbury Street, Back Bay Station, and Copley Square
  • Amenities: 24-hour fitness center, business center, baby safety gates, babysitting
  • Family: Kids' meals, baby safety gates, and babysitting services
  • Pet: Pet-friendly accommodations available on request
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese
Building
Number of floors:10
Number of rooms:227
Former name
The Back Bay Hotel
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Signature King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Air conditioning
Penthouse Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Dry cleaning
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Playpen
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Hotel Aka Back Bay

💵 Lowest room price 198 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 4.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Logan, BOS

Location

154 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02116
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154 Berkeley Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02116
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