Hotel AKA Back Bay vs The Newbury Boston

Same City · Boston Distance: 0.4km

Overview

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Hotel AKA Back Bay

★★★★ 4-Star
8.9 62
Boston
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The Newbury Boston

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.9 14
Boston
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.0 (1,956)
9.1 (23)
Booking.com
8.8 (763)
9.0 (557)
Expedia
9.4 (1,210)
9.4 (613)
Trip.com
8.9 (107)
9.4 (54)
Overall Average
8.9 (4,036)
9.9 (1,247)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel AKA Back Bay The Newbury Boston
Strengths Strengths
+ Prime Back Bay location with attractions and restaurants within walking distance, repeated in many reviews + Prime location near Boston Public Garden and Newbury Street
+ Rooms are clean and spacious, a common praise across sites + Harmonious blend of historic architecture and modern room design
+ Staff are friendly and helpful, consistently noted + Friendly and attentive staff service
+ Modern and beautiful design impresses guests frequently + Dining experience with views from the 17th-floor restaurant
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Street noise audible in road-facing rooms, mentioned multiple times - High minibar prices and lack of in-room refrigerator
- AC noisy or room too warm, windows don't open, a common gripe - Occasional noise issues in lower-floor rooms
- Limited in-hotel dining/snack options, restaurant closes early - Breakfast quality does not always justify the price

Recommended For

Couples Business travelers Solo travelers

Recommended For

Couples Walkers

Guest Reviews

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Great location, clean rooms, helpful staff

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Excellent location, easy access to dining/shopping

Roadside window noise

Booking.com 4.0 Business

Super location and room size, nice staff

Valet parking delays

Agoda 9.6 Solo

New hotel, clean, polite staff

The Newbury Boston

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Excellent central location, spacious and clean rooms, and amazing staff.

Booking.com 8.0 Family

Great views of the park and perfect location.

Breakfast is overpriced and disappointing in quality.

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.4km

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