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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
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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

Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal One Bedroom - Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal Two Bedroom)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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View from room

Suite, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (River)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (River)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 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, Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing, Bathtub)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Hearing, Bathtub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (River)

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

  • 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 at the property
For any questions, 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. 723 out of 1345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1345 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

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and polite. Hotel was clean, the rooms could use some dusting and upgrade, but very comfortable. The walls are thin. Another family with children kept us up late and woke us up early despite hotel's noise policy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start...? Only one elevator working for the entire hotel. Fridge in bedroom is more like a freezer and destroyed everything we put in there by turning it to hard ice. Bed sheets and pillows had what looked like bodily fluids stains and were definitely not replaced before giving us the room. A package of medication/drugs fell out of the bed as we pulled the sheets off to go to sleep. Lying, condescending manager told us extra pillows were not available to replace our nasty stained ones, even though room service guy got us replacements when we asked for it after. No conditioner or shampoo in bathroom. Really not a pleasant stay as is, but the condescending night manager was easily the worst part.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience, stayed in the executive junior suite and it was amazing and affordable! The room was beautiful and the pool was great. Everything was very convenient and the staff was very nice. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Theresa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in took an extremely long time. They didn’t have enough staff to do so. Most of the rooms were not ready for MULTIPLE people checking in. Some were delayed hours. Additionally, a lot of the parking spots in the garage were double parked making it near impossible to park a small SUV.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anirudha, Lawrenceville

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Design and art were excellent, check in was easy and pleasant, dining in both the art bar and the dining room were excellent, view from the room was wonderful. Mattresses were lumpy and young people made a lot of noise in the corridor until about 11 pm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Property. Is nice room is nice could hear people in the hall later at night. Not enough. Insulation Elevator service horrible!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Arbresha

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Valentines stay

Loved the stay. Wasn’t aware id have to pay to park, and one elevator was out to my room. Left big crowds and cramped elevators. The staff was friendly and it was really nice otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The hotel is outdated. Not what you see online.

The hotel is in need of some updates. The wallpaper is peeling, outlets and charging pads don’t work, walls are very thin. Only one elevator which takes forever. There was a large group of kids staying there and were very loud all night long. Rooms were much smaller than expected. We chose the hotel because it looked nicer than the normal Marriott and hiltons we stay at but it was absolutely not worth the price. We will choose a Hilton or Marriott next time for half the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for shopping. Located right next to the Cambridge side galleria. Lots of food options for quick take with you meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2 elevators in West Tower-/1 not functioning because of upgrading/work —must have patience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
We love coming each year around the holidays! It is festive from the gingerbread houses to the daily hot chocolate - the different flavor each day. All is perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yufan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was beautiful and the staff was great. But maybe because I haven’t stayed at a hotel in a big city before but I was shocked and really annoyed to find out I had to pay for parking when I paid 200$ for a room. Most hotels you don’t pay to park at. I was informed it’s a 3rd party parking garage but how is that my problem that the hotel doesn’t have a parking lot for their paying customers. Maybe it was in the fine print somewhere but I did not know on top of the hotel fee I was also paying to park at the hotel I paid for already. Hotels I’ve been to in the past that utilize parking garages validate their customers parking pass.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Decent enough. A little understaffed and a little long in the tooth but totally adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food options were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025