Hotel AKA Boston Common

4.0 star property

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Penthouse | City view
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | View from room
Interior
Serves breakfast and dinner
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
90 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02108
  • Boston Opera House
    6 min walk
  • Quincy Market
    7 min walk
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    8 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    18 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Accessible Tub)

  • 349 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

  • 348 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Access tub)

  • 349 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel AKA Boston Common

4-star hotel in Downtown Boston
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and valet parking.
Hotel AKA Boston Common offers 190 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Boston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 2400 square feet (223 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2023.

Hotel AKA Boston Common is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Bosworth - This cocktail bar serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 15 to 35 for adults and USD 15 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Bosworth

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (2,400 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 19 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 100.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 40.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 35 for adults, and USD 15 to 35 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Tax ID - C0014350351
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel AKA Boston Common Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1011 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building was under construction and unsightly. No lobby to speak of on the ground floor. The heat and air was non functional in the room. Maintenance looked at it and suggested we turn it off to get it to work. The sink drained extremely slow and the toilet was chipped/dirty. Protests were going on outside of the building with banging of drums and chanting. Skip this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Remembered my name instantly and greeted me and my girlfriend everytime we came in and even offered to take pictures before our date. Part of the first floor was under partial construction but all the workers were very polite. Parking is a little expensive but super convenient due to the tight soundings of the building. Definitely will be coming back on my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s under massive construction so there was really no lobby or gym. Still paid the “destination fee” though. They probably should have waived that for now.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

julie

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived early- around 12:30pm and was greeted by builders and noise in the lobby (this wasn’t advertised)! My room was ready, but they wanted to charge me $75 for early check in (bearing in mind I was paying $650/night for my 3 night stay), I thought this was a bit rich- especially since the room was ready!!! Eventually they agreed to waive the charge and allowed me to check in. My room smelled badly of paint- but I cranked up the aircon and opened the windows. I then decided to go to the gym- it was being renovated, so I had to walk 10mins down the road to Equinox- whilst it is likely much better than the hotel gym- it was still incredibly awkward, and for a few reasons, I wanted the convenience of a gym in the hotel- not 10mins walk away. Finally- on the day of check out, there was strike at the neighboring hotel that started at 6am- not the wake up call I was expecting- and it lasted all the way through check out. In addition, the cleaner attempted to access my room twice ahead of checkout at 11am. I felt like I was being rushed out of the hotel! I probably wouldn’t have minded was I not paying $650/night- but I felt like it was an imposition. All in all, it wasn’t a great experience, and I won’t be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yael

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noise at night and expensive parking service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great experience
I would definitely stay again. The staff are so wonderful! They were so helpful with everything. The rooms could use a bathroom update. The beds were soooo comfortable and the pillows were perfect. It’s in such a great location and the bar on the 2nd floor has so much charm. They are still under construction in the lobby which was unfortunate that we couldn’t spend time in there. I’m sure it will be gorgeous when it’s finished.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kenny

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again. It was a nice place. We did not feel safe every time we left the hotel at night though. They were some pretty sketchy people hanging around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sean, Auburn

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The noise was unbelievable. Doors slamming all throughout the night and the walls are paper thin. The room itself doesn't look like it was put together very well. The bathroom counter top is barely holding on and wiggles when used. You can see where whoever painted the room did a horrible job and there's paint strewn across other areas. The bathroom tiles look like a toddler put them together and the sealant around the tub is a complete mess. This hotel should take pride in their establishment, but clearly does not.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms with sophisticated furnishings, and thoughtful amenities. Staff is very helpful and professional. The food in the only restaurant onsite was marvelous. The restaurant was also very attractive and had a beautiful bar. On a different note, be mindful that the Car Valet service provided by the hotel ends at 11pm, so if you need your car late at night you will not be able to retrieve it and conversely, there will be no one to park it in a secure location overnight. I was told I could leave my car in the valet area, but that resulted in my car being “keyed” overnight, and am still waiting for LAZ Parking to answer my emails. There is a three block stretch just south of the hotel which can be a little dicey at night, but is very friendly by day. There are several universities in the surrounding areas. All in all I would recommend this hotel for its attractiveness, cleanliness and staff professionalism.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Best Stay We've Ever Had!
We LOVED Hotel AKA Boston Common! We've never had finer customer service, and we travel fairly often. We were there for our 10 year anniversary and Calvin Cherry, the Assistant Front Office Manager, made our stay so special! He gave us champagne to celebrate and asked after us every day when we would come down to explore the city. He gave excellent recommendations for restaurants around the city as well. The room was clean and the maid service was top notch! Thank you, Hotel AKA, for a wonderful first trip to Boston!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Great hotel and staff! Not your typical hotel as far as the halls and room set up go. Can’t say enough good things about this place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

carol

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
For nearly $700 a hotel should y be under major renovations. Workmen everywhere; down to 1 elevator for a 20-story hotel ??
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Major construction was going on and I was not notified when I booked a nonrefundable room. I have been using hotel.com for some time. But this is the last because I could not reach anyone to help me. The virtual assistant was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024