Hotel AKA Boston Common
Scandi-modern with dark, moody lobby accents. Sycamore paneling, leather, deep blues and warm woods in rooms. Intimate and cocoon-like rather than grand. Design-forward boutique energy without being precious about it.
Go for a corner skyline view room on an upper floor — you can see Boston Common and the Charles River without leaving bed
Why It Matters
Major redesign by Rafael de Cárdenas and Studio NA.GI completed in early 2025. Conde Nast Traveler Top 50 Hotels in the World 2025, #3 in Boston. Freedom Trail runs right past the door. Strong value relative to Boston's big luxury hotels — no pool or spa, but a genuinely stylish room and solid restaurant.
Hotel AKA Boston Common is a 190-room design-forward boutique hotel sitting directly on Boston's Freedom Trail, with the Granary Burying Ground literally across the street. The property underwent a full transformation in 2024-2025, with lobby design by Rafael de Cárdenas and rooms by Studio NA.GI — think banded sycamore paneling, leather stools, soft neutrals and mushroom tones, a little Scandi hygge meets mid-century modern. Ranked #3 in Boston and named one of the Top 50 Hotels in the World by Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards, it punches above its weight without the grand-dame price tag.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Deluxe Guest Room
Newly refined rooms with the same soft-neutral palette and thoughtfully curated accents. Plush leather bed frames, Eames lounge chairs, artfully placed accents, dedicated in-room workspace.
One Bedroom Suite
A 650 sq ft suite that feels like a residential apartment rather than a hotel room. Separate living and sleeping areas, a dedicated workspace, sumptuous textiles, and the kind of layered, elegant details that make you want to cancel your plans and stay in.
60 sqmPenthouse Suite
The 1,065 sq ft crown of the hotel. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrapping sweeping Boston skyline views. Luxurious residential furnishings, a full wet bar, and — the surprise detail — a private pool table. Spacious bathroom with both shower and soaking tub. This one's genuinely special.
99 sqmPremium Guest Room
The top tier of standard rooms, leaning further into the Scandinavian design direction. Premium rooms are serene and contemporary, with all the standard touches plus a fully stocked minibar and Nespresso. A solid upgrade step before jumping to suites.
Premium Skyline View Room
Same Premium room setup but on upper floors, with views of the city skyline, Charles River, and Boston Common. Corner rooms are particularly coveted. Hard to beat if you want that classic Boston panorama from your pillow.
Standard Guest Room
Entry-level rooms with the same AKA design bones — custom furnishings, plush leather bed frames, and Eames lounge chairs. Dedicated workspace included. Bright and airy atmosphere with the Scandinavian-influenced palette from Studio NA.GI.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
AKA's membership club offering special rates, early check-in, late check-out, room upgrades, welcome amenities, and invitations to private events across all AKA properties.
Complimentary wine in the lobby daily from 4–5pm. A consistent fan favorite among guests.
A guided food tour through Boston's historic North End neighborhood, arranged by the hotel concierge.
Concierge-arranged private helicopter tours over Boston, bookable through the guest services team.
Private sailing charter experiences on Boston Harbor, arranged through the hotel's concierge.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Mobility and hearing-accessible rooms available, including options with modified bath tubs with grab bars and roll-in showers.
Round-the-clock business center with printing and faxing services.
2,400 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space accommodating up to 130 guests, with multimedia/AV support, natural light, and complimentary Wi-Fi. 4 separate meeting rooms available.
Complimentary in-room and public area Wi-Fi at 100+ Mbps speeds.
Pets are welcome. Non-refundable fee of $50 plus tax per stay per room. Pets up to 75 lbs permitted.
Round-the-clock dedicated guest services, multilingual staff, luggage storage, package handling.
On-site dry cleaning and laundry services.
Valet parking available (surcharge). Use 10 Bosworth Street for GPS navigation to the valet drop-off.
On-site Tesla and electric vehicle charging station.
Access to certified personal trainers from Healthworks Boston. Book in advance via email to the hotel.
On-site gym with Technogym equipment, open around the clock.
Hotel guests get complimentary access to an off-site Equinox fitness center — a notable perk for fitness-focused guests who want more equipment or classes.
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