The Royal Sonesta Boston

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior
Meeting facility
Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $205
$177 nightly
$205 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3

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

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

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

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

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

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Accessible)

  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 - 5 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪Tenóch Mexican - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bambara Cambridge - ‬2 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.
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 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

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1070 out of 1780 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1780 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1780 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1780 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1780 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent,,, great place to stay and the workers very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Met

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous, room was clean and good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yajaira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, views, and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
View, location, pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very courteous, nice room!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and walking distance to many places
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frauke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite hotel! Very pleasant and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff, very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful room with great view of the city. Excellent location and a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and very friendly staff. Absolutely would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice indoor pool!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great pool! Comfy bed. Amazing view of the waterfront. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, nice view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. Staff were friendly, rooms were clean and beautiful, the stay was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Within walking distance to a lot of stuff. Didn't get to check out the pool. There were a lot of kids staying at the hotel night I was there. Seems like a popular family spot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very comfortable, the staff went above to ensure we enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Excellent location, excellent room. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yahaira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice and helpful. I asked for a room with a view and was accommodated. Room was cleaned, parking was 25$ which I thought was reasonable through the whole stay. I will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, clean hotel. Our room had a great view of the Boston skiyline and the Charles River. Staff was friendly and super helpful. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026