Hotel AKA Back Bay and Hotel AKA Boston Common have both been reimagined by leading designers.
Known for its design-driven, residential-style approach to luxury hospitality, AKA is unveiling a bold new chapter in Boston with the redesigns of Hotel AKA Back Bay and Hotel AKA Boston Common. Hotel AKA Back Bay now features a refined transformation by Selldorf Architects, while Hotel AKA Boston Common showcases a striking new vision by Rafael de Cárdenas.
Hotel AKA Back Bay has unveiled a sophisticated design transformation by Selldorf Architects, marking the firm’s first hotel project in Boston. Upon arrival, guests enter a reimagined lobby featuring a hand-blown Murano glass chandelier, a sleek S-shaped Corian check-in desk and a warm, light-filled ambiance. The a.lounge+library serves as a central gathering space, with herringbone-patterned white oak flooring and an inviting atmosphere for work, socialising, or relaxation. Guestrooms and suites showcase custom-designed furnishings in warm white oak and refined metals, complemented by curated lighting and bespoke amenities. With its thoughtfully designed public spaces and serene accommodations, Hotel AKA Back Bay sets a new standard for luxury hospitality in Boston.
Hotel AKA Boston Common, with its public space renovation led by visionary Rafael de Cárdenas, Ltd., showcases a dynamic design interplay of sculptural elements, custom furnishings and unexpected contrasts. a.bar, the intimate cocktail space, showcases a striking wall of figured sycamore wood paneling, Cassina leather bar stools and custom-designed pieces – including a green-hued sofa and sculptural teardrop-shaped cocktail tables – create an inviting yet unexpected aesthetic, enhanced by theatrical lighting from Studio Atomic that shifts from warm amber to vibrant hues throughout the evening. Complementing this, guestrooms, redesigned by Studio NA.GI, embrace a Scandinavian-inspired simplicity with natural materials and soft natural tones.
