If you are looking for the Kimpton Nine Zero in Boston, you will not find it under that name any more. The 19-story hotel at 90 Tremont Street, on the edge of Boston Common, was acquired by Electra America Hospitality Group, a joint venture with AKA, and became Hotel AKA Boston Common in January 2023, operated by AKA, the hospitality brand of Korman Communities. It is no longer part of IHG's Kimpton brand, so Kimpton and IHG loyalty programs no longer apply to it.
Kimpton Nine Zero is now Hotel AKA Boston Common: what changed
- Name and operator: Hotel AKA Boston Common, run by AKA, which already had a Boston hotel when it took over this one; it was announced as AKA's sixteenth property.
- Rooms: 190 rooms and suites, some of them with views over Boston Common, offered for both short stays and extended stays.
- Restaurant and bars: The Bosworth Restaurant + Bar and a lobby bar, a.bar, plus a fitness center and meeting space, according to the hotel.
- Renovation: the owners announced a $15 million refresh in 2023; the hotel now presents redesigned rooms and public spaces, with interiors by Rafael de Cárdenas and Studio NA.GI.
- What stayed the same: the building, the address and the location on Boston Common. You book it as Hotel AKA Boston Common, directly with AKA or on the usual booking sites.
- Address: unchanged, 90 Tremont Street, where Beacon Hill, Downtown Crossing and the Financial District meet.
Location: as central as Boston gets
The hotel is about 3 minutes on foot from Park Street station, on the Red and Green Lines, and from Boston Common, where the Freedom Trail starts. Faneuil Hall is about 7 minutes away, the State House about 5, and the Theater District a short walk across the Common. From Logan Airport, take the Blue Line to Government Center, or the free Silver Line SL1 to South Station and change to the Red Line for Park Street. Our Downtown Boston hotel guide maps it alongside nine nearby hotels, with walking times, parking and pet rules.
Nearby alternatives
- Omni Parker House: on the same block of School Street, open since 1855, for history and the original Boston cream pie.
- XV Beacon: a small luxury hotel a few steps up Beacon Street, on the edge of Beacon Hill.
- The Godfrey Hotel Boston: at Downtown Crossing, design-led and with no pet fee.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Boston: at the southern end of the Common, with access to an Equinox club pool for adults.
Before booking any of them, compare the total price: Boston adds 14.95 % in lodging taxes and many downtown hotels charge a nightly fee. Our guide to Boston hotel taxes and fees explains the bill.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kimpton Nine Zero in Boston still open?
Not under that name. The hotel at 90 Tremont Street has operated as Hotel AKA Boston Common since January 2023.
Is Hotel AKA Boston Common a Kimpton hotel?
No. It is operated by AKA, the hospitality brand of Korman Communities, and is no longer part of IHG's Kimpton brand, so IHG One Rewards points do not apply.
Where is Hotel AKA Boston Common?
At 90 Tremont Street, about 3 minutes' walk from Park Street station and Boston Common, between Beacon Hill, Downtown Crossing and the Financial District.
How many rooms does Hotel AKA Boston Common have?
190 rooms and suites, according to AKA's opening announcement, for short and extended stays.