Hotel Aka Back Bay, Boston ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

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“The hotel's central location made it super easy to explore Boston's best attractions on foot!”view full review

Hotel Aka Back Bay is a 4-star property offering a blend of luxury accommodations and modern amenities in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. With restaurants, a fitness center, and a lounge+library, this hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers. Its unique history as the former Boston Police Department Headquarters enhances its appeal.

Rooms & Amenities

The rooms at Hotel Aka Back Bay include Standard, Premium, Platinum, Signature Suites, and a Penthouse Suite, featuring elegant interiors with warm white oak and refined accents. Each room is equipped with a 55-inch LED HD Smart TV, luxurious bedding, and a Nespresso coffee maker. The exclusive Platinum Guestrooms offer a custom-designed retreat with upscale bathroom fixtures and bespoke furnishings.

Dining Options

The Berkeley, the on-site French bistro, offers contemporary dining inspired by local ingredients in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting. Guests can also savor cocktails and light bites from the bar. Room service is available for in-room dining, providing flexibility for guests.

Leisure & Business

Hotel Aka Back Bay features a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness center that is open 24 hours. Additionally, the hotel has 4800 square feet of event space designed for meetings and social gatherings, equipped with modern A/V technology and ample natural light.

Location & Transportation

Located steps from notable attractions such as Copley Square and the Boston Public Garden, Hotel Aka Back Bay provides easy access to Boston's shopping district, which includes Newbury Street and the Prudential Center. Public transportation options nearby include the Back Bay subway and several bus stations, facilitating convenient travel throughout the city.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Suite

2 persons

670 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Queen Room

2 persons

305 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Standard King Room

2 persons

305 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Standard ADA King

2 persons

280 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Accessible Comfort

“The hotel's commitment to accessibility made our stay seamless, providing ease of movement without compromising on comfort.” view full review

Delicious Brunch!

“The brunch at the hotel was a good experience, offering a fabulous selection that satisfied all our cravings.” view full review

Cozy Room Setup

“The room's layout was thoughtfully designed, creating a cozy atmosphere that made us feel at home throughout our stay.” view full review

Impressive Service!

“Room service exceeded expectations, with quick delivery and delicious meals that made dining in a pleasure.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Dry cleaning
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
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

Location

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

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

City landmarks

Stadium

Fenway Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

Boston Common

3300 ft

Park

Boston Public Garden

3500 ft

Market

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

1.3 mi

Landmark

Freedom Trail

3600 ft

Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

1.3 mi

Library

Boston Public Library

2100 ft

Museum

Museum of Science

1.3 mi

Museum

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

1.3 mi

Aquarium

New England Aquarium

1.4 mi

Parking area

Skywalk Observatory

3100 ft

Cemetery

Granary Burying Ground

4600 ft

Public Building

Boston's Old City Hall

1.2 mi

Landmark

Back Bay

2200 ft

Museum

Gibson House

2300 ft

Spa Centre

Newbury Street

3000 ft

Monument

New England Holocaust Memorial

1.3 mi

Monument

Bunker Hill Monument

2.0 mi

Convention Centre

John B Hynes Veterans Convention Center

3800 ft

Public Building

Old State House

1.2 mi

Museum

The Paul Revere House

1.4 mi

Library

The Mary Baker Eddy Library

4700 ft

Museum

The Institute of Contemporary Art

1.5 mi

Landmark

Beacon Hill

1.1 mi

Landmark

Parkman Bandstand

4900 ft

Landmark

Statue of Benjamin Franklin

1.0 mi

Landmark

Boston Children's Museum

1.4 mi

Nearby

Square

Copley Square

1700 ft

Church

Trinity Church

1300 ft

Tower

John Hancock Tower

1100 ft

Restaurants

Stanhope Grille

100 ft

350 Stuart St

Citrus & Salt

200 ft

142 Berkeley St

Club Cafe

400 ft

209 Columbus Ave

The Friendly Toast

800 ft

35 Stanhope St

The Brahmin American Cuisine & Cocktails

600 ft

33 Stanhope St

Flour Bakery & Cafe

900 ft

131 Clarendon St

Tico Boston

600 ft

222 Berkeley St

Bacco's Fine Foods

1000 ft

31 Saint James Ave

Blue Glass Cafe

1100 ft

200 Clarendon St

Getting around

City Centre

Boston20 min · 1.0 mi

Airports

Logan International Airport (BOS)13 min · 5.0 mi

Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)115 min · 47.5 mi

Train

Boston South Station18 min · 5000 ft

Underground

Back Bay4 min · 1000 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site at USD 68 per day.

Internet

is available in public areas for free.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

225

Former name

The Back Bay Hotel

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Hotel Aka Back Bay, Boston

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