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Hotel AKA Back Bay - *Reimagined for 2024*

154 Berkeley Street Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
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NEWLY RE-IMAGINED Elevated Style In A Vibrant Destination Hotel AKA Back Bay is thrilled to welcome you back to experience our beautifully redesigned Premium guestrooms, state-of-the-art Technogym fitness center, and our exquisite new French-bistro dining concept, The Berkeley. The hotel's new spaces are the work of award-winning architectural design firm Selldorf Architects who has created a serene atmosphere of elegance. Coming this Fall, prepare to be enchanted by the unveiling of our newly reimagined lobby, library & lounge, and luxurious Platinum accommodations. From the moment you step through our impressive entryway, you’ll be greeted by an elegant transformation that extends far beyond aesthetics, offering a completely reimagined guest experience. Enjoy a seamless arrival as you ascend to our light-filled lobby. Relax or connect with friends, colleagues, or family in our living-room-inspired library & lounge or get your workout in at our cutting-edge Technogym fitness center. Retreat to your sophisticated guestroom or suite, featuring designer furnishings envisioned by the renowned Annabelle Selldorf. Nestled in the heart of Back Bay, our hotel boasts a storied past as the Boston Police Department Headquarters and is deeply intertwined with the cosmopolitan culture of this vibrant neighborhood. Conveniently located steps from notable landmarks such as Newbury Street, the Prudential Center, and world-class education and business hubs, your stay at Hotel AKA Back Bay places you in the center of it all. Discover world-class hospitality, luxurious accommodations, and sophisticated amenities. Reserve now to experience our newly designed Premium accommodations and be among the first to enjoy our fall unveilings.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1925
Renovated2024
Total meeting space3,868 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms225
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 10, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025
Mar 20, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025
Apr 22, 2025 - May 4, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Oct 28
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Apr 30Oct 29 - Nov 18
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 28Nov 19 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,868 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,212 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,200 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,200 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
4,325 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,855 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
170
Seating capacity
120

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
1,212 sq. ft.
47.6 x 25.6 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
40
100
140
120
75
50
60
50
400 sq. ft.
19.6 x 19.6 sq. ft.
12 ft.
40
-
40
30
25
15
15
25
15
400 sq. ft.
21 x 19.2 sq. ft.
12 ft.
40
12
40
30
25
18
15
24
15
856 sq. ft.
36.4 x 25.6 sq. ft.
12 ft.
80
27
60
80
80
50
35
35
35
1,028 sq. ft.
20 x 58 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
25
80
120
100
45
30
45
30
900 sq. ft.
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1,200 sq. ft.
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900 sq. ft.
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1,000 sq. ft.
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
225
Single (1 bed)
154
Double (2 beds)
71
Suites
3
Tax rate
16.45%

Location

Getting Here

https://www.stayaka.com/hotel-aka-backbay/neighborhood
Distance from airport 3.88 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $68.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

The New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium
Recreation
9 mins
Founded in 1969, the New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. The New England Aquarium shares important messages about marine animals, climate change, conservation and research with more than 1.3 million people each year.
1 Central Wharf
Boston, MA, US 02210
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Museum of Science
Museum of Science
Museum
10 mins
The Museum's mission is to play a leading role in transforming the nation's relationship with science and technology. The Museum boasts an IMAX theater, a Planetarium, and an ever-changing rotation of fascinating exhibitions.
1 Science Park
Boston, MA, US 02114
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The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Museum
13 mins
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world.
Columbia Point
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA, US 02125
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Museum
Visitors to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are greeted by the visual splendor of the courtyard garden and surrounding galleries—a feast for the senses. The museum was designed as a work of art in totality.
280 The Fenway
Boston, MA, US 02116
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Institute of Contemporary Art
Institute of Contemporary Art
Museum
10 mins
The Institute of Contemporary Art strives to share the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, provocation, and imagination that contemporary art offers through public access to art, artists, and the creative process.
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA, US 02210
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Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall
Shopping
9 mins
There's a magical place in the center of Boston like no other - Faneuil Hall Marketplace. As alive today as it was in 1742 when our nation's fathers proclaimed it "The Cradle of Liberty," it combines the glories of Boston's past with the urban sophistication of the city today.
1 Faneuil Hall Square
Boston, MA, US 02116
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Boston Duck Tours
Boston Duck Tours
Recreation
8 mins
You've never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tours. The fun begins as soon as you board your "DUCK", a W.W.II style amphibious landing vehicle. First, you'll be greeted by one of our legendary tour ConDUCKtors, who'll be narrating your tour. Then you're off on a journey like you've never had before. You'll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts, from the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill and the TD Banknorth Garden, Boston Common and Copley Square to the Big Dig, Government Center to fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower, and more. And, as the best of Boston unfolds before your eyes, your ConDUCKtor will be giving you lots of little known facts and interesting insights about our unique and wonderful city. And just when you think you've seen it all, there's more. It's time for "Splashdown" as your ConDUCKtor splashes your DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines, the kind of view you just won't get anywhere else.
4 Copley Place
Boston, MA, US 02116
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TD Garden
TD Garden
Recreation
8 mins
Since its grand opening in 1995, more than 30 million people have come to the TD Garden to see the arena's famous tenants, the NHL's Boston Bruins and NBA's Boston Celtics, as well as world-renowned concerts, sporting events, family shows, wrestling, ice shows and so much more. Home to approximately 200 public events annually, the TD Garden hosts well over 3.5 million people each year!
100 Legends Way
Boston, MA, US 02114
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Fenway Park
Fenway Park
Park
8 mins
Visit the park where the Babe pitched, The Kid hit, Yaz dazzled and today's stars still thrill Red Sox Nation. Fenway Park Tours provide a 50 minute historic walking tour of the ballpark, guided by an official Fenway Park Tour Guide.
4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA, US 02215
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The Shops at Prudential Center
The Shops at Prudential Center
Shopping
8 mins
Why not start right here in the middle of everything Boston has to offer? Here you'll find unique shopping, including places like Vineyard Vines, Lacoste, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sephora, and Arden B. Plus you'll find a variety of popular activities, and restaurants such as 5 Napkin Burger, Wagamama, and Haru, and it's all under one roof.
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA, US 02199
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Newbury Street
Newbury Street
Shopping
6 mins
Boston's most enchanting street. Eight blocks filled with salons, boutiques, and fabulous dining. Boston's Newbury Street has something for everyone.
Newbury Street
Boston, MA, US 02116
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Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
6 mins
The Museum of Fine Arts boasts over 450,000 works of art and includes both permanent collections as well as touring exhibitions.
Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA, US 02115
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Theater
5 mins
Known for its diverse programs, passionate performances, and tradition of innovation, the Boston Symphony Orchestra has been at the forefront of artistic excellence for more than 130 years.
301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA, US 02115
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Boston Common Park
Boston Common Park
Park
4 mins
The starting point of the Freedom Trail, Boston Common is the oldest park in the country. The park is almost 50 acres in size. Today, Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a system of connected parks that winds through many of Boston's neighborhoods. The "Common" has been used for many different purposes throughout its long history. Until 1830, cattle grazed the Common, and until 1817, public hangings took place here. British troops camped on Boston Common prior to the Revolution and left from here to face colonial resistance at Lexington and Concord in April, 1775. Celebrities, including Martin Luther King Jr., Pope John Paul II, and Gloria Steinem (advocate of the feminist revolution), have given speeches at the Common.
Boston Common
Boston, MA, US 02108
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Hotel AKA Back Bay - *Reimagined for 2024* Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel AKA Back Bay - *Reimagined for 2024*'s sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
N/A
Does Hotel AKA Back Bay - *Reimagined for 2024* have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hotel AKA Back Bay - *Reimagined for 2024* and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel AKA Back Bay - *Reimagined for 2024*'s public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
N/A

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hotel AKA Back Bay - *Reimagined for 2024* developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC, Massachusetts State Department of Health, Boston Department of Health
Does Hotel AKA Back Bay - *Reimagined for 2024* clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, All disinfectants on the EPA’s list N (disinfectants for COVID-19) and extensive cleaning and disinfecting checklist for all areas of the hotel (guest rooms and all public spaces)

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