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Hotel AKA Back Bay

154 Berkeley Street Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
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Spring into Summer$150.00 - $600.00
05/18/2026 - 08/31/2026
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About us

Hotel AKA Back Bay offers a modern retreat housed in a stately limestone building, just steps away from iconic Boston landmarks like Copley Square, Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and world-renowned educational and business institutions—placing you at the center of it all. Redesigned public spaces and the Premium & Platinum accommodations, thoughtfully crafted by the award-winning Selldorf Architects, provide a serene and sophisticated atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness center, the inviting a.lounge+library, cutting-edge meeting and event spaces, and The Berkeley, our on-site French bistro and bar. 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.

Venue Details

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

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

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

Jul 20, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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

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

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
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Grand Salon
1,212 sq. ft.
47.6 x 25.6 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
40
100
140
120
75
50
60
50
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Salon 1
400 sq. ft.
19.6 x 19.6 sq. ft.
12 ft.
40
-
40
30
25
15
15
25
15
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Salon 2
400 sq. ft.
21 x 19.2 sq. ft.
12 ft.
40
12
40
30
25
18
15
24
15
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Salon 3
856 sq. ft.
36.4 x 25.6 sq. ft.
12 ft.
80
27
60
80
80
50
35
35
35
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Salon 4
1,028 sq. ft.
20 x 58 sq. ft.
12 ft.
120
25
80
120
100
45
30
45
30
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a.Lounge & library
900 sq. ft.
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The Berkeley Dining Room
1,200 sq. ft.
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The Berkeley Patio
900 sq. ft.
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Pre-Function Area
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

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Faneuil Hall

Shopping
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Boston Duck Tours

Recreation
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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.
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Recreation
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8 mins
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Shopping
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800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA, US 02199
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Shopping
6 mins
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Museum
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Cancellation Policy

24 hours prior to arrival

Additional details

Guest Services & Amenities · High-speed Wi-Fi · 24-hour access to Business Center · 4,200 square feet of flexible meeting and event space · Printing & faxing services · Package handling and receiving · AKA Bikes · 24-hour dedicated Guest Services Team · 24-hour Technogym fitness center · Access to a.lounge+library · Valet parking · Pet-friendly · On-site restaurant, The Berkeley · Laundry & dry-cleaning services · 15% off retail & pet services at D’Tails Pet Boutique · a.sleep concierge offering luxury sleep amenities · Access to certified personal trainer · In-room dining from The Berkeley · Accessible entrance and public spaces View our meetings and events brochure here: https://dqesq4kyrvn2s.cloudfront.net/stayaka.com-2901135809/cms/pressroom/aka_back_bay_capacity_chart_group_brochure_2022july20.pdf

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Hotel AKA Back Bay Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel AKA Back Bay's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
N/A
Does Hotel AKA Back Bay 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 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's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Hotel AKA Back Bay 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 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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