The Royal Sonesta Boston

4.0 star property
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama) | View from room
Indoor pool
Meeting facility
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
40 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Museum of Science
    8 min walk
  • Kendall Square
    14 min walk
  • TD Garden
    16 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Accessible)

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 69.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama)

  • 29.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed

  • 69.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial View (River)

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial View (River)

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 43.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial View (River)

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Boston in Cambridge (East Cambridge), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and TD Garden. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Faneuil Hall Marketplace and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from New England Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • TD Garden - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • New England Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Boston Common - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Lechmere Station - 8 min walk
  • North Station - 19 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Cambridge Crossing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bambara - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lamplighter Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Toscanini’s Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Boston

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, near TD Garden
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 400 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at ArtBar, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Cambridge? This hotel has 28000 square feet (2601 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 18 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 public transport

  • On-site 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
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • ArtBar
  • Studio Cafe & Bakery

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (28000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 18

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bath
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Grab bar in bath
  • Bath grab bar height (centimetres): 86
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (centimetres): 86
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable bath seat
  • Portable shower seat
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 71
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (centimetres): 91

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

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. 699 out of 1296 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1296 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1296 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1296 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1296 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

Jens

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agron

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

2/10 Terrible

Nowreen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible service. We requested two rooms connected or adjacent and we were assured by the manager they would accommodate. Upon arrival we got 2 rooms in separate parts of the hotel. After explaining that we have small children and they NEED TO BE NEAR MOM they said absolutely nothing available. We ended taking the rooms only for my elderly parents and children TO WALK INTO AN OCCUPIED ROOM WITH A MAN IN THE SHOWER!!! THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE EXCEPT IN MOVIES! Finally, everyone went downstairs and complained and were given a room on the same floor in the same tower - - - so there WERE ROOMS?!?! Finally, dead flies in the room. Musty old smells in the room. Needs renovation. Area is great. Service and cleanliness suck. The management is BEYOND TERRIBLE. STAY AWAY.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a nice stay. The staff is friendly and the location is good. I would probably not stay again for three reasons. First, wi-fi was either very slow or non-existent. We were on the 10th floor of the East Wing. Second, the room was small, and had no place to sit except the bed or a mesh office chair. First time I've experienced that. Third, the bathroom was tiny, smaller than the closet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and helpful staff. Hotel located nicely within walking distance of restaurants and other destinations. Hotel room carpet was coming up around edges and shower door leaked. Other than that room was neat and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Zeenat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Even though the hotel was very clean and room was decent, it was not worth the price we paid. The check-in experience was terrible. Took a good 45 mins. The paid Bfast at ArtBar was mediocre and service ext slow. Took 1 hour for food and no sense of apology/inconv caused shown by the wait staff or host. Check in and bfast exp really ruined the entire stay. Would not stay again. And too $$ for the room and amenities offered. Had to pay for parking as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is a great location, but the overall service experience was really disappointing. First we got yelled at by the door person for trying to unload our bags at the main door and were told we had to park our car first and haul our bags from the parking garage, the check in line was ridiculously long, and the service at the restaurant was really disappointing. Overall, not what I would expect for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was old and dated and needs to be updated as it was poor at best!....Staff was very good and accommodating and had very good customer service skill sets!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visiting Fenway
Stay was really good. Check in was fast. Desk employee was very nice and helpful. During stay I approached the front desk several times. Only once was the person working rude and dismissive. I’ll chip it up to a bad day since everyone else was fantastic. Restaurant has really good food. Fast service. Unfortunately I felt very rushed. First breakfast (and last since it’s not how I like to spend breakfast) I was given the check before I’d even finished half my meal and when the waitress returned (before I finished my meal) she seemed quite annoyed I didn’t have it filled out yet. I attempted to pay in cash, but she said she didn’t have the correct change to give back suggesting I leave a 50% gratuity so she didn’t have to try and find $10 in change. Lunch was about the same. Excellent food. Was rushed by waitress. Room service was fantastic every day. In room coffee was awful. But thankfully the lobby has a coffee bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Raylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cookie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KUHLe, Mount Vernon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay will definitely come back again & recommend it .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the T, close to the Museum of Science, and close to Duck Tours, with spectacular views of the Charles River!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Bismarck

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ekkarat

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Quality has slipped over the past few years
Service was very slow at check in and the restaurants. The room carpet was getting tired.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with family
I booked this hotel at Hotels.com. Everyone was nice and our unit was cleaned. The only issue was initially, they cannot find my reservation because Hotel.com did not properly send my reservation. So I have to show them my account and they were able to put my reservation in their system. The location of this hotel is near the Charles river so I got a good view. They can use some updating to modernize their hotel. Otherwise, my stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was family friendly, but no pack and play. We had to buy one.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. We loved Kaley who helped us with everything! Also needed help with Expedia and got incredible customer service! Thanks to all
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, Midlothian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places we have stayed in years. We had a panoramic view of the Charles River, which was wonderful. The walkway along the river was great. The food and service in both restaurants was very good, We actually had maid service every day! The only issue we encountered was the lack of ice machines on any floor. Hopefully, that will be rectified shortly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024