Hotel Aka Back Bay – A Favorite for Families in Boston
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Hotel Aka Back Bay offers 222 guestrooms, including two luxury suites and one presidential suite. Rooms feature 55-inch LED HD Smart TVs, Nespresso coffee makers, and stocked mini bars. The 700-square-foot Signature Suite includes a separate living room, dining area, and wet bar with refrigerator. The 950-square-foot Penthouse Suite provides top-floor views of Back Bay with a kitchenette and full-sized refrigerator.
Dining & Bars
The Berkeley serves New England classics with French-bistro flair using locally sourced ingredients. It offers $1 oyster Mondays, tequila and taco Tuesdays, live music Thursdays, and trivia Fridays. In-room dining is available daily from 7 AM to 10 PM, featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Wine Hour for hotel guests takes place Mondays from 4-5 PM in the lobby.
Fitness & Business
A 24-hour Technogym fitness center includes cardio machines, weights, and yoga mats. Personal training sessions with HealthWorks Boston trainers are available. The Business Center provides MAC PCs, internet access, and printing services 24/7. The Executive Business Center offers full office services and supplies.
Location & Access
Located at the border of Back Bay and South End, the hotel is steps from Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and Copley Square. It is 1.5 miles from Berklee College of Music, 2.5 miles from MIT, and 5 miles from Harvard University. Companies including Salesforce, Wayfair, and Liberty Mutual have headquarters in Back Bay. Logan International Airport is conveniently accessible.
Services & Events
The 24/7 Guest Services Team provides personalized recommendations and support. The hotel offers 4,800 square feet of event space, including the Grand Salon for up to 120 guests. PSAV Presentation Services maintains an on-site office with A/V equipment and technicians. Valet parking, dry cleaning, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi are available.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 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
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries