The Royal Sonesta Boston

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Meeting facility
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Meeting facility

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
40 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA, 02142
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • TD Garden
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boston Common
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

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

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal Two Bedroom)

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

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

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

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Panorama)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Suite, 1 Single Bed

  • 69.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (River)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (River)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

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

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

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (River)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Boston

Hotel with an indoor pool, near TD Garden
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
The Royal Sonesta Boston offers 400 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the sightseeing around The Royal Sonesta Boston. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Museum of Science. Free WiFi in public areas, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at ArtBar
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the proximity to shopping
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a few minutes from TD Garden
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Royal Sonesta Boston offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 28000 square feet (2601 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Royal Sonesta Boston also features a terrace, concierge services, and an ATM. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cambridge hotel.

ArtBar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Studio Cafe & Bakery – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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)
  • 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

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 30.15 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
Tax ID - C0015760490
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1390 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

laleh

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot just outside of the main part of Boston. Walkable into the city via one of three bridges. Grocery store nearby and the T is accessible via Kendall sq or the closer Lechmere Great friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very nice. It was spacious and included everything you might need including a place to put your luggage, dresser, high counter in bathroom. However, not sure why the hotel sent an email asking if we wanted to pay extra for upgrades like fridge or room with a river view. Don't pay for it! All the rooms come with a fridge. And our room had a river view anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nenuska

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and price affordable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

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

8/10 Good

JOHNNY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, courteous staff. Definitely will refer to friends. Note ( the elevator is crazy slow!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kalithea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was great only complaint is the pool area was dirty and in need of renovations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LENTUG

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

F

We have stayed at Royal Sonesta before. All the staff go out of their way to make your stay as nice as it can be.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS, Saco

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

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana, OCALA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there many times before and this time was superb as always
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

A hotel never keeps its word

I decided to stay at the hotel after being promised a tax exemption by the receptionist before I checked in. However, at the time of check-in and check-out, the receptionist verbally stated that the tax exemption would be processed on the basis of the documents I provided, but in fact it was not. A few days after I checked out, I called and emailed again to ask about the tax refund, and was asked to provide proof of identity and relevant documents for the refund by email, but so far it has been another week since then, with no news. I am really, again and again, disappointed that they do not keep their word!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Beniamin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Location I liked. Some of he staff forgot they are in Hospitality Business. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zeliha

Travelled with group
Good location, dining options, I only did not like the Starbucks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was just here for one night, but all of the staff were very professional and I had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario.

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

10/10 Excellent

Xuefei, Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked online and their site changed my dates to that night, when I showed the day I booked on they were like we have no booking you were a no show. They charged me almost a $1000, I had no room. Them people at desk were like to book a room do it online we will be more, so they couldn’t even assist me. Elevators broken and took forever get on one with room. The room heat or light was making some loud noise we had to shut it off to sleep, we barely got a room (even though I had booked a 2 bedroom room that was not available) the room now is half rate I was charged when the site changed it to same day booking and I live four hours away. They have yet to refund me or even reach management over this issue. Don’t book on their site do a third party booking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025