Social Events
Flexible venues to suit your needs
Set in the heart of Back Bay, Hotel AKA Back Bay offers a collection of thoughtfully designed event spaces ideal for intimate celebrations and social gatherings. From weddings and welcome receptions to seated dinners and cocktail-style events, each space provides a refined backdrop that balances architectural character with flexibility. Natural light, distinctive design details, and adaptable layouts allow events to feel personal and well-paced, while seamless service and curated food and beverage offerings ensure a polished experience from start to finish. Whether hosting a milestone celebration or a stylish evening gathering, events at Hotel AKA Back Bay are designed to feel intentional, effortless, and distinctly memorable.
Hotel AKA Back Bay’s onsite restaurant, The Berkeley Bistro & Bar, is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with nightly happenings including live music, oyster specials, and rotating bar features. Beyond its everyday dining appeal, The Berkeley offers a versatile setting for both partial and full buyouts—well suited for after-work cocktail hours, corporate receptions, welcome or rehearsal dinners, holiday gatherings, and social celebrations of all kinds.
Flexible layouts include distinct bar-forward and dining-focused areas, allowing events to feel customized while maintaining natural flow throughout the space. Two outdoor terraces, available throughout late spring, summer, and early fall, feature a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, with open doors that allow guests to move easily between the patios and adjacent interior spaces.
From bridal shower brunches, welcome receptions, intimate wedding receptions, and rehearsal dinners to post-wedding brunches, our event spaces and chef-driven catering create a seamless flow for your entire celebration.
Luxurious accommodations, curated room blocks, and spacious suites offer an ideal setting for getting ready, hosting close friends and family, and extending the experience beyond the ceremony itself—all guided by a dedicated events team to ensure every detail comes together effortlessly.
Led by a talented culinary team, our catering offerings are designed to adapt seamlessly to the flow and style of your event. Options range from breakfast and meeting breaks to buffet-style lunches, plated dinners, receptions and more, with menus tailored to suit both corporate and social gatherings.
Hosts may choose from butler-style passed hors d’oeuvres, interactive stations and food displays, or thoughtfully composed plated menus, complemented by customizable bar packages featuring beer, wine, and premium spirits. Throughout the event, attentive service and polished execution ensure a smooth, elevated experience—allowing guests to focus on connection, conversation, and the occasion at hand.
Take advantage of exclusive group offers available for a limited time, featuring seasonal perks and added value for meetings and gatherings at Hotel AKA Back Bay.