Pros (+) Poor customer service
Cons (-) Better customer service
4 stars
Hotel Aka Back Bay
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Overview
Nestled in the heart of Back Bay, Loews Boston Hotel is a refined, pet-friendly luxury hotel located in a building that once housed the Boston Police Headquarters. The hotel boasts 225 smoke-free guestrooms featuring flat-screen TVs, workspaces, premium bedding, and free Wi-Fi. In-room comforts include air-conditioning, bathrobe, blackout drapes/curtains and coffee/team making facilities. Upgraded suites provided added living spaces, including a dining area and kitchen.
Dining options at the hotel include a modern bistro that serves New England dishes. The hotel also features a lobby lounge and a bar where guests can relax and unwind with a glass of wine or cocktails. Visitors can also take advantage of in-room dining, which is available from 6:00 a.m. to shortly before midnight.
A suitable pick for social events, the hotel houses six dedicated meeting rooms, capable of accommodating up to 100 guests. The rooms also come with advanced A/V services and a creative catering menu that can be tailored towards different events. Other hotel amenities include on-site car rentals, valet parking, and a 24-7 fitness center, equipped with state of the art gym equipment.
Loews Boston Hotel is a popular choice with couples and business travelers. It's situated close to many of the neighborhood’s landmarks and shopping destinations. It’s a ten-minute walk from Boston Common Park and an eight-minute walk from the Arlington T subway station It’s also situated close to several prestigious institutions, including Harvard, Boston College, Tufts Medical School, and Boston University. This hotel is also within a 12-minute drive from Boston Logan International Airport.
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Amenities at Hotel Aka Back Bay
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
- Business centre
- TV
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Conditioner
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Car rental
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Mini-market on site
- Room service
- Express check-out
- 24hr front desk
Accessibility and suitability
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled Access
- Elevator
- Hypoallergenic
- No smoking
Bathroom
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Tea/coffee maker
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee machine
General
- Family rooms
- Telephone
- Storage available
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Kids meals
- Baby safety gates
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Valet parking
Media and entertainment
- Shared lounge/TV area
- TV
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Laundry
- Laundry service
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of Hotel Aka Back Bay
8.8
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Fair
63
Mediocre
22
Poor
25
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Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and comfortable beds, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the service, cleanliness, and value for price. Issues included unhelpful staff, dirty rooms, and unexpected charges, which detracted from the overall experience.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Quiet for the location
Pros (+) Very close to 2 T lines,within 5 mins walk (green-Arlington and orange-Back Bay). Also lots of shops and restaurants are only a couple of minutes walk away as well.Hotel is really nice and value for money.It is very clean,and the rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Pros (+) Back bay location is perfect Coffee in lobby and Lobby in general Room furnishings Bathroom
Cons (-) Valet parking very slow
Location
154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
What's nearby
- Back Bay203 m
- Copley Square323 m
- Boston Public Library0.5 km
- Newbury Street0.8 km
- Boston Common0.9 km
- John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center1 km
- Boston Massacre Site1.6 km
- Northeastern University1.7 km
- Boston Children's Museum1.9 km
- Fenway Park2.1 km
- Museum of Fine Arts2.1 km
- TD Garden2.1 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Hotel Aka Back Bay
Low season | High season | Average price (weeknight) | Average price (weekend night) |
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February | September | C$ 660 | C$ 697 |
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Value for money | Distance to downtown | Nearest Airport | Distance to airport |
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7.7 | 1.7 km | Boston Logan Intl | 5.6 km |
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