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Hotel AKA Back Bay is a 225-room hotel in a 1925 limestone building at Berkeley and Stuart Streets that served as Boston Police headquarters from 1926 to 1990. It was the Loews Boston Hotel until 2022, when AKA bought it and made it the brand's first Boston property.

It suits travelers who like a historic building with a modern interior, and anyone staying a week or more. The Public Garden is about five minutes north, Copley Square and Newbury Street are a short walk west, and Back Bay and Arlington stations are both close. Lolita Back Bay is around the corner.

Rooms and suites

The hotel has 222 guest rooms, two suites and a penthouse suite, arranged in Standard, Premium, Platinum, Signature and Penthouse categories, with accessible rooms available. AKA offers both nightly and extended stays. Because AKA also rents by the month, some guests stay for weeks, and the hotel has a quieter, residential feel than most Back Bay hotels. Rooms are generous for a historic building.

Restaurant and bar

The Berkeley Bistro + Bar serves seasonal New England food and cocktails. The dining room closes on Sundays and Mondays, when B·Bar stays open.

Traveling with pets

Up to two pets are welcome, each up to 75 pounds, for $65 plus tax per stay.

The building

The Art Deco-era limestone headquarters was designed for the police department in the 1920s and kept its imposing facade through the hotel conversion. Inside, AKA's redesign replaced the Loews-era decor with a calmer, residential look, and the former police building's high ceilings give the lobby and some rooms a generous feel.

Getting there

Back Bay station, served by Amtrak, the Commuter Rail and the Orange Line, is about five minutes away, and Arlington station on the Green Line is closer still. From Logan, a taxi or ride-share takes about 15 to 25 minutes.

Before you book

Check-in is at 4 p.m.; early arrival may be possible for a fee, depending on availability. Valet parking is $68 per vehicle per night.

Sources: Hotel AKA Back Bay, FAQ, dining, Boston Real Estate Times. Checked October 11, 2026.

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Hotel AKA Back Bay
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Call: +1 617-266-7200
Location
154 Berkeley Street
Boston, 02116
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About Hotel AKA Back Bay

Quick answer: Hotel AKA Back Bay is a hotel at 154 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116. A 225-room Back Bay hotel in the 1925 former Boston Police headquarters near the Public Garden, with nightly and extended stays and pet rooms.

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Hotel AKA Back Bay is a 225-room hotel in a 1925 limestone building at Berkeley and Stuart Streets that served as Boston Police headquarters from 1926 to 1990. It was the Loews Boston Hotel until 2022, when AKA bought it and made it the brand's first Boston property.

It suits travelers who like a historic building with a modern interior, and anyone staying a week or more. The Public Garden is about five minutes north, Copley Square and Newbury Street are a short walk west, and Back Bay and Arlington stations are both close. Lolita Back Bay is around the corner.

Rooms and suites

The hotel has 222 guest rooms, two suites and a penthouse suite, arranged in Standard, Premium, Platinum, Signature and Penthouse categories, with accessible rooms available. AKA offers both nightly and extended stays. Because AKA also rents by the month, some guests stay for weeks, and the hotel has a quieter, residential feel than most Back Bay hotels. Rooms are generous for a historic building.

Restaurant and bar

The Berkeley Bistro + Bar serves seasonal New England food and cocktails. The dining room closes on Sundays and Mondays, when B·Bar stays open.

Traveling with pets

Up to two pets are welcome, each up to 75 pounds, for $65 plus tax per stay.

The building

The Art Deco-era limestone headquarters was designed for the police department in the 1920s and kept its imposing facade through the hotel conversion. Inside, AKA's redesign replaced the Loews-era decor with a calmer, residential look, and the former police building's high ceilings give the lobby and some rooms a generous feel.

Getting there

Back Bay station, served by Amtrak, the Commuter Rail and the Orange Line, is about five minutes away, and Arlington station on the Green Line is closer still. From Logan, a taxi or ride-share takes about 15 to 25 minutes.

Before you book

Check-in is at 4 p.m.; early arrival may be possible for a fee, depending on availability. Valet parking is $68 per vehicle per night.

Sources: Hotel AKA Back Bay, FAQ, dining, Boston Real Estate Times. Checked October 11, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is Hotel AKA Back Bay?+
At 154 Berkeley Street, at Stuart Street in Back Bay, close to Back Bay and Arlington stations.
Q. Is this the former Loews Boston?+
Yes. It became Hotel AKA Back Bay in 2022.
Q. What is the building's history?+
It was built in 1925 and served as Boston Police headquarters from 1926 to 1990.
Q. What time is check-in?+
4 p.m. Early arrival may be available for a fee.
Q. How much is parking?+
Valet parking is $68 per vehicle per night.
Q. Are pets allowed?+
Yes. Up to two pets, each up to 75 pounds, for $65 plus tax per stay.
Q. Is the restaurant open every day?+
The Berkeley Bistro dining room is closed Sundays and Mondays; B·Bar stays open those days.
Q. How do I book?+
Through the Check Availability link on this page, or call the hotel at 617-266-7200.

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