Overview
The esteemed Boston Public Library is only 650 metres from the premium 4-star Hotel Aka Back Bay Boston, which boasts a shared lounge and grill. The smoke-free hotel in Back Bay with spacious rooms, superb amenities – including an indoor-outdoor saline pool with a retractable glass roof – and one of the best breakfasts in town is situated within easy reach of the public Copley Square and welcomes guests since 1925.
Location
Nestled right in the centre of the city, this Boston hotel is also about 20 minutes on foot from Beacon Hill. The Aka Back Boston is only 350 metres from the 62-story John Hancock Tower and right around the corner from Back Bay underground station.
Transport
Hotel Aka Back Bay is just steps from Arlington city rail.
Nearby Attractions
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Frog Pond, which is merely 1.1 km away. Quincy Market is nearly a 25-minute walk away, while Boston South train station is situated within 15 minutes' walk of the accommodation.
Rooms
The hotel welcomes guests to 227 rooms fitted with an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning as well as an iPod dock and premium cable channels. There is also a private bathroom. The air-conditioned bedrooms feature a wardrobe. Some bathrooms have a separate toilet, along with bath sheets. You can enjoy views of the city.
Dining
The on-site restaurant, Berkeley, serves American cuisine for breakfast. Drinks are available at the lounge bar. There is a restaurant serving contemporary food just 50 metres away.
Relax & Wellness
The Aka Back invites guests to a movie theatre for their enjoyment. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, the property includes a fitness centre featuring fitness classes. Those on a business trip will benefit from conference facilities and a photocopy machine provided on site.
Rooms & Availability
Queen Room
Standard Double Room
Single Room - Disability Access
Premium Queen
Premium Double
Platinum King
Amenities
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Amenities
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- 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
Children's Facilities
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Children's menu
Activities
- Fitness centre
Meeting Facilities
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Tourist attractions in Boston
Tourist attractions in Boston
Local sights
- 750 m 2461 ft Boston Public Garden
- 490 m 1608 ft Trinity Church
- 600 m 1969 ft Boston Public Library
- 2.1 km 1.3 mi Museum of Fine Arts
- 2 km 1.3 mi Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- 2.1 km 1.3 mi Museum of Science
- 1.4 km 0.9 mi Granary Burying Ground
- 460 m 1509 ft Copley Square
- 320 m 1050 ft John Hancock Tower
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Freedom Trail
Getting around
- 500 m 1640 ft Back Bay
- 920 m 3018 ft Tufts Medical Center
- 1 km 0.6 mi Chinatown
- 1.2 km 0.8 mi Park Street
- 900 m 2953 ft Tufts Medical Ctr - Inbound
- 920 m 3018 ft Boylston
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Union Park Street
- 1.2 km 0.8 mi Downtown Crossing
- 430 m 1411 ft Arlington
- 580 m 1903 ft Copley
- 930 m 3051 ft Prudential
- 2.7 km 1.7 mi Wadsworth Street
- 1.4 km 0.9 mi Massachusetts Ave & Massachusetts Ave
- 1.9 km 1.2 mi South Station Terminal
Dining options
- 160 m 525 ft Tico Boston
- 110 m 361 ft Club Cafe
- 150 m 492 ft The Brahmin American Cuisine & Cocktails
- 320 m 1050 ft Blue Glass Cafe
- 20 m 66 ft Stanhope Grille
- 50 m 164 ft Citrus & Salt
- 240 m 787 ft The Friendly Toast
- 240 m 787 ft Flour Bakery & Cafe
- 280 m 919 ft Bacco's Fine Foods
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