The Royal Sonesta Boston

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama) | View from room
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama)
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room options

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (River)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Partial River View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (River)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal Two Bedroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single 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 1.9 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 - 0.2 km
  • Museum of Science - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • TD Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boston Common - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

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
  • ‪Bambara Cambridge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tenóch Mexican - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amba - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Boston

Hotel with an indoor pool, near Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Travel cot

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
  • Grab bar in bathtub (86 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar in shower (86 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (71 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (91 centimetre wide)

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

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 945 out of 1649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1649 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
clean room and staff were highlights
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping every day was nice. However, on our checkout day, someone entered our room without knocking, realized it was still occupied, and quietly left — which was a bit odd. Upon arrival, we noticed a few stains on the curtain and found the previous guest’s water bottle and pill container behind the desk. The bed was comfortable, and it was nice to have coffee in the room. The iron and ironing board worked great, which was a nice touch. The location was excellent, and overall the stay felt good — just a few details that could be improved, especially at this price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was so lovely, location was pretty nice, design and service were really great. We ate in the American Restaurant, I jogged on the river with many others in the morning and the service was absolutely lovely. There was one guy at the reception that was so talkative in an obtrusive way, but everyone else was so so sweet, eager and gave the kindest most empathic service. The waiters at the restaurant were absolutely lovely. thrwerereallyivinsensitive way
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane, Pound ridge

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. The only thing that I would want different is there was no coffee or continental breakfast for guests. Just bad coffee in the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucien

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Margaret Ann, Saint John

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you try to redeem a free breakfast as advertised, you must charge it to your room to get the credit. If you put it on your credit card, you won’t get the credit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely come back. Clean, great location and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Southwest harbor

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with a balcony, highly recommend! Good bars, good food, breakfast was delicious, close to Boston and easy for ubers !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The first room was nice, when we opened up the closet door the mirror fell off and shattered everywhere in the room. We had to get a different room, which was most smaller and it wasn’t best room to have.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nabha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nasser

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness

A nice view of the Charles but that's all!

Sadly our stay was very basic. The coffee tasted awful and the price of the breakfast was too high. There was a towel sticking out of the vent near the ceiling, when we asked management they had a repairman come and remove it. The heating system wasn't working and made the room hot and stuffy. Overall the only benefit of this room was the view of the Charles River and that it is located near Cambridge. Overall an acceptable hotel. Will not repeat the stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naffan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025