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The Royal Sonesta Boston

Property class: 4

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A bar with two drinks, a candle, and a cityscape view at dusk.
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.
A river with boats docked, a bridge, and a city skyline in the background.
A modern room with large windows, a round table, two chairs, and a decorative vase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $259
$223 nightly
$259 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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40 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Place, Cambridgeside Galleria
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, TD Garden
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and buildings with a modern architectural style.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a round table with chairs, and a city view.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View (East Tower)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, a mirror, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View (East Tower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee machine, and a tray with coffee cups and a container.

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

A hotel room with a TV, a dining area with chairs, a sofa, a round table with a vase, and a city view.

Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a round table with chairs, and a city view.

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a round table with chairs, and a city view.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View (East Tower)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a small table with chairs, and a view of a bridge through the window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View (East Tower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a city view.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a city view.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View (Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View (Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View (Bathtub)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, River View (King, Two Queens)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

Suite, Multiple Beds, River View (King, Two Queens)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Accessible)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a round table with chairs, and a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a round table with chairs, and a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10

HOUSE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 8

DOUBLE TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Faneuil Hall Marketplace and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from New England Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Cambridgeside Galleria - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of Science - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • TD Garden - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boston Common - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lechmere Station - 8 min walk
  • North Station - 19 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amba - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bambara Cambridge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gato Exotico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Boston

The Royal Sonesta Boston offers 400 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 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. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
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. Open daily.
Studio Cafe & Bakery - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

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 on-site 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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1240 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1984 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfectly located and offered great views. I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, clean property, great location. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and big clean room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to explore the city, very nice gym
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here; much better than average dreary chain hotel. Wonderful river views; excellent restaurants; nice swimming pool; and kind staff. Perfect location too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with some great views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Wonderful location on Charles river near universities. Very walkable area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff, lovely time, restaurant was really good!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room cleanliness were great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable location with awesome views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service excellent stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, access to old town good. Walking areas nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a fantastic location with friendly and helpful staff. Great place to stay!!
View from the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celestino Alberto Laporte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really friendly and informative and recommended taking the train to go to Fenway which was nice experience. When going back to Boston for sure will book there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good classy hotel near center, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and especially loved the pool. This hotel has a great location, right next to the science museum and easy to drive in and out of. Our room was spacious enough for 3 people and the beds were big. We loved the pool for the kids!
View of the pool
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In love with the place. Altho they charge pretty much everything, but highly recommended place to stay with great views of the harbor
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right on the Charles River. Fun to watch runners and boats. Great pool and fitness center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Excellent location. Excellent staff. Excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026