The Royal Sonesta Boston

Property class: 4

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Riverfront art, polished Cambridge energy

The Royal Sonesta Boston pairs a gallery-like sensibility with a contemporary lobby made for lingering over skyline views of the Charles River. Original contemporary art threads through the public spaces, setting the tone for stays that feel curated rather than conventional. When it is time to reset, the bright indoor atrium pool delivers a calm, light-filled pause between city plans.
VIP Access

  • Italian dining on the river

    Monteverdi brings stylish bars and a skyline-view patio right on the Charles.

  • Art you can walk through

    Take a self-guided tour past commissioned contemporary works in public spaces.

  • River-path access

    Step out back onto the Charles River biking and running path for easy miles.
$280 nightly
The total price is $325
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Saltwater indoor pool with dedicated lap lanes
  • Seasonal outdoor sundeck for post-swim sun
  • 24-hour fitness center with a Peloton Bike
  • Pet-friendly rooms with bed, bowls, mats
  • In-room dining packed for riverfront picnics
  • Covered parking garage right by the entrance
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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

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

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  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
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  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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(24 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

7.8 out of 10
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  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
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  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

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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

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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

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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
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(23 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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40 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA, 02142

What's nearby

  • Cambridgeside Galleria - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of Science - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • TD Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boston Common - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 13 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 31 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 34 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 41 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 44 min drive
  • Chelsea Station - 5 min drive
  • North Station - 19 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 28 min walk
  • Lechmere Station - 8 min walk
  • Science Park Station - 10 min walk
  • Community College Station - 14 min walk

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 a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Massachusetts General Hospital. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at ArtBar, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Lechmere Station is 8 minutes and Science Park Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 400 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 28
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Portable shower seat
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Bathtub grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 36
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per day

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 30.15 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness center access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Pool access

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 45 per night with in/out privileges
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property is professionally cleaned.
State tax ID - C0015760490
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Boston offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Boston does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Royal Sonesta Boston?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Boston?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Boston?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 45 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Boston?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Royal Sonesta Boston?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Boston and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like kayaking and sailing. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Boston?

Yes, ArtBar offers alfresco dining and American cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Boston like?

The Royal Sonesta Boston is a short 8-minute walk from Lechmere Station and 12 minutes' walk from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Boston Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurants offered excellent food and service, with many guests praising the quality and variety of options. (103 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight for many guests, with kids loving it and adults finding it relaxing and well-designed. (67 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and decently sized, meeting the needs of guests. (24 reviews)
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The hotel was perfectly located and offered great views. I had a wonderful stay.
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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!
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