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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 1932 reviews
  • 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

    The property was quiet and clean. Easy to get to and had parking (garage that you need to pay for). Rooms were small but for a short stay like we had it was all that was needed.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very delicious and very profesional service

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Next

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Super chill. Great food/drink options. Room and bathroom spacious. AC on point (after Europe that was a God send).

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very clean, elegant stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was a nice hotel. The room and bathroom were very dark. No option for brighter lighting. Cold/ hot water in bathroom was hard to figure out. The parking garage elevator was not working and the parking spaces in the garage were tiny. Someone was parked so closely that I had to craw in my car through the back. The front desk had no items that you may have forgotten such as toothbrush or ibuprofen and the only place to purchase was the Starbucks in the hotel that was only open until 3 pm

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Awesome

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The Royal Sonesta has been my "go to" hotel for my trips to Boston for a decade. Although in Cambridge, it is a great location to visit both Cambridge and Boston. The subway system is very extensive and easy to use to get anywhere in the metro-Boston area; I've never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes for an Uber. The hotel is very well maintained, clean, and the common areas are filled with light. Housekeeping does a great job. The front desk staff are professional, upbeat, and give good advice on navigating the city. The rooms are sunlit as well, functional, and comfortable. There is a large indoor pool and fitness center. There is a Starbucks on-site, lobby bar, and formal restaurant (all three of which tend to be lively). The area around the hotel is pedestrian friendly, a mall across the street with restaurants and standard mall stores. M.I.T. is in the neighborhood and Kendall Square restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues are nearby. The price is always competitive compared to similar brand-named properties in metro-Boston.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location! Staff were fantastic! Would absolutely stay again!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great room, lovely view, clean, friendly housekeeping. Great to have bar restaurant and cafe on site. Gym was also good.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Ok location

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 84, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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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