Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 34 min drive
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 37 min drive
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 39 min drive
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 40 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 72 min drive
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
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
Hotel AKA Back Bay puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Copley Square and Boston Common. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, New England Aquarium and Fenway Park are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant. 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
At a glance
Hotel size
225 rooms
Arranged over 10 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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 (up to 34 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Covered on-site valet parking (USD 68 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
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 (3197 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
Beaux Arts architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Braille/raised signage
Lift
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
Thin carpet in room
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
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
The Berkeley – On-site bistro.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 40.75 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 50.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Covered valet parking costs USD 68 per day with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
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 window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
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.
Are pets allowed at Hotel AKA Back Bay?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 34 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 65 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 68 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel AKA Back Bay?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 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 (9-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, The Berkeley.
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 6 minutes' walk from Copley Square. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Hotel AKA Back Bay Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2024
Great family weekend in Boston.
Very clean, comfortable, and simple which is all we wanted for a weekend trip to Boston with our 4 year old. Staff were great and helpful. Valet parking is $68 a night and charged to the room. Our car was safe. It’s near the Arlington T stop (less than 10 min walk). Our 4 year old had an accident while sleeping even though we used bed pads and the housekeeping staff were gracious about it and didn’t make a big deal about it. I think I was making a bigger deal about it because I felt so bad. Really great location to lots of great restaurants too. (Unfortunately I can’t post more photos as this website is telling me they are invalid or exceed size limit even though they meet the requirements.)
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
28 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 December 2024
Great location. Great value.
Room temperature was in the 50s when we got there. And there was no soap or sundries. They brought them up right away after we called. And the coffee machine wasn’t working.
Ernest
Ernest, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 December 2024
Consistently excellent!
Great team, awesome property, excellent stay!
Kyle
Kyle, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 December 2024
I’ve been staying here for years and I never leave disappointed. The staff is incredibly kind, attentive and professional. The recent renovations are very nice and comfortable as well, my son is a fan of the fitness center and my daughter’s a fan of the easy location for shopping lol. Great property, great team and an all around great spot.
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2024
Great stay.
I stayed in a platinum queen. Very much worth the upgrade. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was really lovely. You are in close walking distance to everything in Back Bay and the train station.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
Audrey
Audrey, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
The service was amazing and the hotel is beautiful rooms were just fantastic
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
8 December 2024
It was a very comfortable room and the service was great, however, the bathroom didn’t have its own heat and was a little cold. Also there was no hand soap in the bathroom.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2024
Julie
Julie, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2024
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
Kaushal
Kaushal, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
Kaushal
Kaushal, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2024
Excellent
AKA is always great, this is the first time I've stayed since the renovation and it was spectacular! They did a great job on the Reno and the staff is even more excellent than they were before.. Looking forward to our next stay!
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Hotel AKA Back Bay was all that I could have asked for. The employees were friendly and attentive, and the decor was both modern and infused with a sense of history. I would definitely return when visiting Boston.
Melissa
Melissa, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 November 2024
Evens
Evens, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
What a great find!
From the moment we pulled in, we were greeted by a friendly staff who took care of the car, bags and easy check-in. Totally renovated hotel in a great location. Rooms are super clean with great amenities. The restaurant and bar are located on the lower level with access to outdoor seating. I will not even think about staying anywhere else in the future and would highly recommend.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
14 November 2024
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 November 2024
Mikko
Mikko, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
3 November 2024
Watch out for the fees
The bed was comfortable. The air/heat unit was rather noisy. There was little room in the bathroom to put out or store personal toiletries, there were no hooks in the bathroom on which to hang wet towels or a bathrobe, the coffee machine didn’t work. Overall, it was fine for the two days I was there. Good location. Regarding the fees, there were way too many and the valet parking fee per night was outrageous.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Great service
David
David, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 October 2024
Excellent property
Excellent property, very spacious room which was recently renovated. People were very nice. Loved the location and the proximity to everything. I would come back and stay in the same hotel when I come again.
Dimple
Dimple, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
28 October 2024
Good location
Nice place, conveniently located for a short trip to Boston.