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The Royal Sonesta Boston

The Royal Sonesta Boston
The Royal Sonesta Boston – Cambridge, MA
The Royal Sonesta Boston – Cambridge, MA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Royal Sonesta Boston

Contemporary art meets modern style at The Royal Sonesta Boston. Featuring newly renovated East Tower guest rooms, our award-winning hotel is located along the famous Charles River in Cambridge, showcasing breathtaking city views of Boston right from your room. The ideal location for experiencing both Cambridge and Boston, all you need is easily accessible to get the most out of your trip. Whether on business or leisure travel The Royal Sonesta Boston has all the amenities to make traveling better: Wake up for a morning latte and house-made pastry at Studio Café & Bakery. Enjoy fresh, locally sourced seafood at the brand-new Scull & Keel restaurant. Venture to the fitness center for a quick workout or swim in our indoor swimming pool. The cities of Cambridge and Boston are right at your doorstep.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1940 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    😎

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This is my favorite hotel for staycations and traveling guest.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This was one of the best weekends I’ve had in a long time! It was special, the room was beautiful, the view was beautiful, everything was clean, no concerns what so ever. Highly recommend. We will be back.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was just okay. They charge luxury prices for out of date and snarky staff. We were all woken up at 3 am because their sprinkler system failed and it was clear none of the staff had training on what to do in case of emergency.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful view of the river. Breakfast was delicious. Pool was nice but freezing at night.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was great! We got a river view with Boston as our backdrop. Loved it!! The hotel seemed to have issues with pool and A/C but this didn’t really affect us. I’d go back to this hotel for sure!!!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The only downside is that the rooms are quite small, especially the bathroom, which really only fits one person comfortably. Other than that, we had a great experience and really enjoyed our stay!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good place hard recommend

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location is convenient, the staff is friendly, the rooms are comfortable, and the amenities are very helpful.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Although the hotel has good service, a great location, and very clean facilities, I was disappointed with my experience regarding the pool. When I checked in at the front desk, I was not informed that the pool was out of service. I only found out about it from another guest. I believe this is important information that should have been communicated to guests at check-in, especially since the pool is one of the amenities advertised by the hotel. What was even more disappointing was that the hotel did not offer any discount, compensation, or alternative option despite the pool being unavailable for guests to use during my stay. Overall, the hotel has many positive qualities, but I believe they need to improve their communication with guests and be more proactive when an important amenity is unavailable.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location was very great and staff were very friendly The hotel rooms were not very comfortable for the given price. The smoke detector light lit up the whole room at night and flushing the toilet would wake up the whole room. I was not able to sleep well unfortunately and therefore couldn’t enjoy such a pricey hotel

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a great stay. The room was clean, the service professional, the view of the city fabulous. The only negative was the lack of shelves or luggage racks to put our stuff on. And the bathroom didn’t have hooks, shelves, or conveniences for the four of us to organize our things. Even the extra towels had to go on the floor. I feel like that would be an easy upgrade to elevate the comfort of the stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was clean and cozy! Easy to grab a Lyft or uber to get to Fenway

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location and a nice place to stay. Loved the pool!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The only issue I had is that the elevator in the garage was not currently working. The staff were helpful in offering an alternative but it wasn’t ideal to learn about it in the top floor of the garage with all my luggage! Otherwise a nice hotel with gorgeous view and very helpful and pleasant staff.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Wonderful stay and a great location. Loved the royal theme.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This is our third stay at the Royal Sonesta; we stayed four nights and it was horrible. The room that they gave us was on the sixth floor in the corner. It had the tiniest toilet I have ever seen. An adult could not sit comfortably on it. The room had a sewage like smell when we first walked in and throughout the entire first night we were there. The bed was so uncomfortable. We probably would’ve had a better night sleep sleeping on the floor. We woke up sore and in pain every morning. Our room was combined with another room and we could hear every single word from the guest next-door through the walls and the combined door. We had no idea we were getting a room with a combined door. The elevator in the parking garage was broken the entire time we were there, and we had to take the stairs and juggle luggage. This is one of the most affordable places to stay when visiting Boston, but despite the money we saved, we will no longer be staying at this hotel.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Grandeur de la chambre pour le prix

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Sonesta Boston

Does The Royal Sonesta Boston have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Boston offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Royal Sonesta Boston offer parking?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Boston offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Royal Sonesta Boston have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Royal Sonesta Boston offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Royal Sonesta Boston have a fitness center?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Boston features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is The Royal Sonesta Boston located, and how walkable is the area?
The Royal Sonesta Boston is located at 40 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02142. With a Walk Score of 95, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Royal Sonesta Boston
  • TD Garden 0.6 mi
  • World Wide Web Consortium 0.9 mi
  • Boston Marathon 1.0 mi
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1.0 mi
  • Boston Marathon bombings 1.2 mi
  • Boston Tea Party 1.5 mi
  • Boston University 1.8 mi

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