Hotel AKA Back Bay

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

This historic Back Bay district hotel is located in the former headquarters of the Boston Police Department. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel and an on-site grill is available. Copley Square and Boston Common are both less than 1640 feet away. The modern, decorative rooms of the Hotel AKA Back Bay feature a 46-inch flat-screen TV. Ironing facilities and a work desk are included. An on-site fitness center and a business center are open at all times for guests. Hotel AKA Back Bay is 1.6 mi from Fenway Park. The Boston Back Bay train station is a 5-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Boston, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Parking available at the hotel

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Sirk
United States United States
“Excellent room, very friendly and accommodating staff, and great location. We were able to check in early, leave our luggage after checking out to continue exploring before our return flight, and the hotel even brought up memory foam pillows and a...”
Tina
United States United States
“loved the location, the comfortable bed, the excellent restsurant we had breakfast at daily and that they had a workout room! Staff was kind and friendly as well.”
Brownsvalley
United States United States
“Room was very quiet bed was comfortable location was within easy walking distance to Boston Common. All staff that I encountered were extremely helpful and friendly. Even gave me an emergency boost for my phone when it died as my ride share was...”
Pamela
United States United States
“Excellent location. Beautiful fragrance in the front lobby. Nice sized rooms. Clean.”
Rebecca
United States United States
“Staff were very friendly and accommodating. They were there to help with luggage, lend an umbrella, and offer assistance. The beds were very comfortable. I don't know how they could be both firm but very easy on the joints. Rooms were quiet. I...”
Cindy
United States United States
“Great stay for one night while attending my nephew's graduation from NE. Comfy bed and everything was as expected. Good breakfast at the Berkeley. Great location near Newbury st close to shopping and dining.”
Leo
Philippines Philippines
“Hotel provided a microwave upon request. Staff was very accommodating in providing additional toiletries, pillows, etc. Bed was comfortable. Room had a fresh feel. Great location.”
Ehud
United States United States
“Nice and spacey rooms, comfy bed, coffee and tea in the room. They gave us water at the front desk, and the gym is small but good for a treadmill run. Great location, short walk to all the fun places and trains, subways.”
Sara
United States United States
“Very kind staff, very clean and large room and bathroom, comfortable bed, blackout shades, great location, Nespresso coffee maker”
Simona
United States United States
“Everything was great. The stuff was polite and the room was spacious. Good location and area!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Berkeley
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern

Amenities of Hotel AKA Back Bay

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

Hotel AKA Back Bay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
$30 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guest amenity fee $35 plus tax per night includes:

$15 dining credit redeemable at hotel restaurant or in-room dining.

Access to Equinox Fitness Club with Signature Classes, Dartmouth Street.

24-hour access Newly Renovated Technogym.

24-hour access to our business center.

Wireless internet access throughout guest rooms and public spaces.

Domestic phone calls.

Printing and faxing.

Package handling and receiving.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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