The Royal Sonesta Boston

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View (East Tower) | View from room
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View (East Tower)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, TD Garden
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

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 View (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
(34 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (River)

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

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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 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, River View

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

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, River View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

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

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

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

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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, River View

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (King, Two Queens)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Accessible)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • TD Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boston Common - 5 min drive - 2.2 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
  • ‪Tenóch Mexican - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amba - ‬5 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 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

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 22 2026 to May 7 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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.
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. 1017 out of 1717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1717 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean comfortable. The gym and pool were nice and the location was perfect for the Science museum, restaurants and mall within walking distance on a below freezing temp day! Will definitely return. However, there were two young girls staying next door and they were very loud..the walls are a bit thin but we played relaxing music to get to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yajaira

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

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff greeted me from the reception desk to the restaurant/bar area. My room & the pool area were very clean as well.
Pool area
Lobby, dog friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Zohreh

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was not cooked properly and it took forever. The hotel was old and for the price was not worth at all
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MariaCamila

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really nice and helpful. The room was really nice as well, had an amazing view. Also loved the pool and gym area. The location of the hotel is great, can get around easily. Definitely will be booking again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room cleanliness was acceptable.....the staff was very friendly and the restaurant was surprisingly very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Frank, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Hot water was not very hot. The shower stream was weak. The shower handle fell off. I think the shower needs some maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

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

10/10 Excellent

Alesia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025