FirstSuites Score 8.71 out of 10, EMPTYJET 5★
XV Beacon
Boston · United States
89.1EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$from ~$586 / night
- City
- Business
- business
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #2442
Hotel AKA Back Bay
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
5,265 guest reviews analysed
154 Berkeley St, Boston, MA, 02116, USA
Distinctions
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
90.8 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 5,265 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com, Trip.com and Agoda.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- business
- city breaks
- couples
- food & wine
About Hotel AKA Back Bay
Hotel AKA Back Bay is located in Boston's exclusive Back Bay neighbourhood. The property features The Berkeley, a French bistro, and an inviting lounge and library bar. Guests have access to a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness centre, wheelchair accessible rooms, and valet parking. The hotel also provides versatile meeting and event spaces, making it suitable for both leisure and business travellers.
The historic limestone building combines premium amenities with a central location, offering a blend of comfort and convenience. Its setting in Back Bay places guests close to Boston's notable attractions and business centres.
Why it stands out
Hotel AKA Back Bay is listed as EMPTYJET for its combination of a prime Back Bay location, French bistro dining, and modern amenities. The property offers accessible rooms, a fitness centre, and versatile meeting spaces, making it suitable for both business and leisure stays in Boston.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 4-star (google_maps)
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 11:00
- Pets
- not_allowed
- Architecture
- designed by the award-winning Selldorf Architects; historic limestone building
- Type
- City, Business
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible — evidence: Accessible Rooms
Dining
- Bar — evidence: a.lounge+library, an inviting space for gathering
Services
- Valet parking — evidence: valet parking
- Meeting rooms — evidence: versatile meeting and event spaces
Wellness
- Fitness centre — evidence: state-of-the-art Technogym fitness center
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- American ExpressThe Hotel Collection
- American Express The Hotel Collection
Location
42.3499, -71.0724Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial18 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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