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The Royal Sonesta Boston

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama) | View from room
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
40 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Museum of Science
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Accessible)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Accessible)

  • 498.2 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 747.2 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Partial View (River, Hearing)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, City View (Hearing)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama)

  • 320.2 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 498.2 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Twin Bed

  • 747.2 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial View (River)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial View (River)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial View (River)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial View (River)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Hearing, Tub)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Hearing, Tub)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 462.6 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial View (River, Hearing, Tub)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial View (River, Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial View (River, Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Partial View (River)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial View (River)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial View (River, Hearing)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial View (River, Hearing)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

  • 177.9 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Boston

Hotel in East Cambridge
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
The Royal Sonesta Boston offers 400 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Royal Sonesta Boston features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 28000 square feet (2601 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, concierge services, and an ATM. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Royal Sonesta Boston has designated areas for smoking.

ArtBar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Studio Cafe & Bakery - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ArtBar
  • Studio Cafe & Bakery

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 28,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in bathtub (34 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (34 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 10 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 30.15 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Tax ID - C0015760490
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Boston Royal Sonesta Hotel
Boston Sonesta Hotel
Royal Sonesta Boston
Royal Sonesta Boston Cambridge
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston
Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston Cambridge
Sonesta Hotel Boston
Cambridge Sonesta Hotel
Sonesta Cambridge
Royal Sonesta Boston Hotel Cambridge
Royal Sonesta Boston Hotel
Sonesta Hotel Cambridge

The Royal Sonesta Boston Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1306 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1306 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1306 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1306 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1306 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First class!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emili

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next to the river
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely views.
Loved our room and the view of the river. We were there for a medical appointment and the view was very soothing when we got back from the hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to wait a few minutes and check in none of the front desk. People seemed much in a hurry and the ordering food in the room got confusing because they were multiple restaurants some that don’t even service them anymore and then their menus aren’t correct online.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Huafeng

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Liz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

jenna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not what I expected
Over charge. This way, the balcony view of the water was very little and the price I paid. I expected something way better. Overall, very upset
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

George Mihai

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Qisi

Traveled with family
We made our reservation ahead of time with prepay option. However, the hotel was overbooked and the staff weren't able to check us in after we waited for almost one hour, making it a frustrating and disappointing experience. The silver lining is that the staff were cordial (also not their fault that the system was down), and the hotel was able to issue a full refund after I contacted expedia to explain the situation. I really hope it was a rare glitch in their system because if we didn't have friends to take us in very last minute, there was nothing we can do but keep waiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time and will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Danny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was great. Easy check in. Charging $75 for early check in and $45 for parking was ridiculous when charging $500 per night. I was on the 9th floor and it was the troublesome floor. Security knocking on my door around 9pm because someone was banging loudly on doors and running. At midnight I had a group of 8 randomly standing outside my door having a party. At 1 am again. Another party a few doors down. Crying toddler outside my door for 5 minutes in the morning but had no reason to stand outside my door. Other than that, I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not impressed for all the money they charge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorothy Cosgrove

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. But the facility was dark, old, run down. ALSO -- I was charged an exorbitant rate by expedia! The hptel was renting rooms directly that night for $350 and expedia charged me $624!! Very discouraging...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Great location and view of the Charles, shops, restaurants, transportation, biking and running paths. Hotel did not live up to its promises. Staff were amazing but facility is dated and worn. Pool was filthy and unusable, and finally determined broken, I guess. After I assume were many complaints, they closed it down completely mid-weekend. My room did not have the large view promised and things like light switches and electric receptacles were loose on the wall and worn out. The location and awesome friendliness of the staff (check in, restaurant, and housekeeping were all amazing) almost made of up for it. Great location, wonderful people, some facilities are in need of renovation and higher maintenance standards.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilcimar

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024