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Hotel AKA Back Bay

154 Berkeley Street
Rated 8.6 in 1094 reviews

Hotel AKA Back Bay is a distinctive hotel located in the historic and fashionable Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, United States. The hotel is situated in a vibrant area filled with stunning 19th-century architecture, providing guests with an authentic Bostonian experience. This charming property blends classic elegance with contemporary comfort, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.

Hotel AKA Back Bay boasts an impressive range of amenities and services designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers. As guests step into the hotel, they are greeted by a sophisticated and inviting lobby, setting the tone for their stay. Each room and suite is thoughtfully designed, offering a peaceful retreat with modern furnishings and high-quality features, ensuring a restful night's sleep.

The hotel's prime location allows easy access to Boston's top attractions, including the Boston Public Library, Copley Square, and Newbury Street, renowned for its upscale shopping and dining options. This makes Hotel AKA Back Bay a convenient base for exploring the cultural landmarks and vibrant city life that Boston has to offer.

For business travelers, the hotel provides well-equipped meeting spaces and business services, catering to a variety of needs. Additionally, guests can enjoy the fitness center, which is perfect for those looking to maintain their fitness routine while traveling.

Overall, Hotel AKA Back Bay offers a refined and comfortable stay, blending traditional Boston charm with contemporary amenities, making it an excellent choice for anyone visiting this dynamic city. Through its unique position in the heart of Back Bay, the hotel ensures that guests have a memorable and enjoyable experience in Boston.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
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 19
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March
 8°
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 7
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 21
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April
 14°
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 21
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May
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 23
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June
 24°
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 21
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July
 27°
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 24
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August
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 23
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall
Historic marketplace and meeting space in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
Chinatown
Chinatown
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.1km / 0.65mi
Museum of Science
Museum of Science
Science museum in Boston
1.9km / 1.2mi
Boston Common
Boston Common
Public park in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
0.6km / 0.35mi
King's Chapel
King's Chapel
Anglican church in Boston, US
1.4km / 0.87mi
South Station
South Station
Train station in Boston
1.4km / 0.86mi
Charles River Reservation
Charles River Reservation
Park in Massachusetts, United States
0.8km / 0.47mi
Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical Park
Group of eight sites in Boston, Massachusetts associated with the American Revolutionary War
1.8km / 1.1mi
New England Holocaust Memorial
New England Holocaust Memorial
Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts
1.8km / 1.1mi
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts
1.4km / 0.89mi
The Tortoise and the Hare
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
310m / 340yd
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Statue by Thomas Ball in Boston Public Garden
0.5km / 0.33mi
Boston African-American National Historic Site
Boston African-American National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States
1km / 0.6mi
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.2km / 0.74mi
Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts
1.2km / 0.75mi
Old State House
Old State House
State house in Boston, MA
1.6km / 0.99mi
Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts (also used as vaudeville theatre and opera house)
1.2km / 0.74mi
Boylston station
Boylston station
Subway station in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
0.8km / 0.48mi
The Embrace
The Embrace
Sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas
0.9km / 0.57mi
Holy Cross Cathedral
Holy Cross Cathedral
Main church of the Catholic archdiocese of Boston, United States
0.9km / 0.58mi
Arlington Street Church
Arlington Street Church
Church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
310m / 330yd
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by William Rimmer
470m / 0.29mi
First Church in Boston
First Church in Boston
Church
0.5km / 0.32mi
Trinity Church
Trinity Church
Church in Boston, Massachusetts
250m / 270yd
Boston Public Garden
Boston Public Garden
Botanical garden in Boston, MA
350m / 380yd
Statue of Samuel Eliot Morison
Statue of Samuel Eliot Morison
Public artwork by Penelope Jencks
0.7km / 0.46mi
Shrine of St. Anthony (Boston)
Shrine of St. Anthony (Boston)
Building in Arch St. Boston, MA
1.3km / 0.79mi
King's Chapel Burying Ground
King's Chapel Burying Ground
Graveyard in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.4km / 0.88mi
John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial
John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.6km / 0.98mi
MIT Museum
MIT Museum
Science museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts
1.8km / 1.1mi
Harriet Tubman Memorial
Memorial in Boston
0.8km / 0.5mi
Emancipation
Bronze statue located in Harriet Tubman Park in South End, Boston, Massachusetts by Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
0.8km / 0.49mi
Statue of John Singleton Copley
Statue of John Singleton Copley
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by Lewis Cohen
350m / 390yd
Arthur Fiedler Memorial
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.9km / 0.53mi
Statue of John Winthrop
Statue of John Winthrop
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S
0.6km / 0.34mi
Statue of Maurice J. Tobin
Statue of Maurice J. Tobin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.9km / 0.55mi
Statue of Charles Devens
Statue of Charles Devens
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.8km / 0.51mi
Statue of George S. Patton
Statue of George S. Patton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.9km / 0.54mi
Ether Monument
Ether Monument
Statue and fountain in Boston
0.6km / 0.39mi
Small Child Fountain
Small Child Fountain
Fountain and sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.5km / 0.33mi
Boy and Bird Fountain
Boy and Bird Fountain
Fountain and sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.5km / 0.31mi
Statue of William Ellery Channing
Statue of William Ellery Channing
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
360m / 390yd
Japanese Lantern
Japanese Lantern
Lantern sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.6km / 0.37mi
Statue of Charles Sumner
Statue of Charles Sumner
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
410m / 450yd
Triton Babies Fountain
Triton Babies Fountain
Fountain and sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
0.6km / 0.4mi

What to do in Boston and near Hotel AKA Back Bay

Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall
Historic marketplace and meeting space in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
Chinatown
Chinatown
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.1km / 0.65mi
Museum of Science
Museum of Science
Science museum in Boston
1.9km / 1.2mi
Boston Common
Boston Common
Public park in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
0.6km / 0.35mi
King's Chapel
King's Chapel
Anglican church in Boston, US
1.4km / 0.87mi
South Station
South Station
Train station in Boston
1.4km / 0.86mi
Charles River Reservation
Charles River Reservation
Park in Massachusetts, United States
0.8km / 0.47mi
Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical Park
Group of eight sites in Boston, Massachusetts associated with the American Revolutionary War
1.8km / 1.1mi
New England Holocaust Memorial
New England Holocaust Memorial
Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts
1.8km / 1.1mi
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts
1.4km / 0.89mi
The Tortoise and the Hare
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
310m / 340yd
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Statue by Thomas Ball in Boston Public Garden
0.5km / 0.33mi
Boston African-American National Historic Site
Boston African-American National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States
1km / 0.6mi
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.2km / 0.74mi
Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts
1.2km / 0.75mi
Old State House
Old State House
State house in Boston, MA
1.6km / 0.99mi
Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts (also used as vaudeville theatre and opera house)
1.2km / 0.74mi
Boylston station
Boylston station
Subway station in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
0.8km / 0.48mi
The Embrace
The Embrace
Sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas
0.9km / 0.57mi
Holy Cross Cathedral
Holy Cross Cathedral
Main church of the Catholic archdiocese of Boston, United States
0.9km / 0.58mi
Arlington Street Church
Arlington Street Church
Church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
310m / 330yd
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by William Rimmer
470m / 0.29mi
First Church in Boston
First Church in Boston
Church
0.5km / 0.32mi
Trinity Church
Trinity Church
Church in Boston, Massachusetts
250m / 270yd
Boston Public Garden
Boston Public Garden
Botanical garden in Boston, MA
350m / 380yd
Statue of Samuel Eliot Morison
Statue of Samuel Eliot Morison
Public artwork by Penelope Jencks
0.7km / 0.46mi
Shrine of St. Anthony (Boston)
Shrine of St. Anthony (Boston)
Building in Arch St. Boston, MA
1.3km / 0.79mi
King's Chapel Burying Ground
King's Chapel Burying Ground
Graveyard in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.4km / 0.88mi
John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial
John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial
Sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.6km / 0.98mi
MIT Museum
MIT Museum
Science museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts
1.8km / 1.1mi

About Boston

Boston offers a rich blend of history, culture, and education. One of the most significant activities is walking the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile route that takes you through 16 historical sites, including the Massachusetts State House and Paul Revere's House. This self-guided tour provides insights into the city's pivotal role in American history.

Another noteworthy destination is the Museum of Fine Arts, which houses an extensive collection of art from different periods and cultures. It’s a place where art enthusiasts can explore works ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary pieces.

For those interested in education, visiting Harvard University and its surrounding area in Cambridge is essential. You can stroll through Harvard Yard, take in the architecture, and perhaps visit the Harvard Art Museums, which feature a diverse collection.

The Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States, is a lovely spot for a leisurely walk or a picnic. It connects to the Public Garden, where you can see the famous swan boats and beautiful flower beds.

Sports fans might appreciate catching a game at Fenway Park, one of the oldest ballparks in Major League Baseball. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, the park's history and atmosphere are worth experiencing.

For a taste of local culture, explore the North End, known for its Italian heritage. You can enjoy authentic cuisine at various restaurants and cafés, and visit the historic Old North Church.

Lastly, a trip to the New England Aquarium provides an engaging experience for all ages, showcasing marine life and offering opportunities for education and conservation awareness. These activities reflect Boston’s unique character and its significance in American history and culture.




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