Overlooking the Charles River and offering stunning views of the Boston skyline, this Cambridge hotel offers luxurious accommodations, first-class amenities and is minutes from Boston's main attractions. The The Royal Sonesta Boston ideally places guests only a short distance from the city's cultural, recreational and business areas. MIT, Harvard University, the trendy Inman Square and Faneuil Hall are located nearby. Featuring an extensive collection of original contemporary art, the Sonesta Boston features a 24-hour fitness center. Guests can also enjoy gourmet dining at ArtBar restaurant. The property also has a coffee shop.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Royal Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 queen beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
2 full beds
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
7.8
Low score for Cambridge
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Beasley
    United States of America United States of America
    View was great, room was very clean and reception allowed a very early check in without charging any additional fees.
  • Tanya
    United States of America United States of America
    the whole place was very nice and beautiful. the bed was very comfortable.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room, great facilities and attentive staff.
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean, updated room with all the necessary amenities. Convenient to Lechmere and Kendall T stops. Comfortable bed. Good climate control. Gorgeous river view.
  • Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    the room was clean and a great view of the river. very comfortable accommodations...
  • Oyindamola
    Nigeria Nigeria
    The facilities were great and the location is good
  • Matthew
    United States of America United States of America
    From check-in to check out, it was amazingly perfect.
  • Pack
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was great to walk to the Transit to get anywhere we wanted to go. Staff was friendly, clean room, and we really had no issues. Only complaint was from the Art Bar restaurant. Took 45 mins for breakfast food to arrive. First it was...
  • Katherine
    United States of America United States of America
    The view of the city was fantastic and the staff was friendly and helpful.
  • Jen
    United States of America United States of America
    Accommodating Cancelled flight they were able to check us in at 1 in the morning

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Cost of parking?

    $42 per night self parking in the hotel parking garage
    Answered on 3 August 2020
  • Hi do you have shuttle service to TD Garden ?

    No. Its about a 15-20 minute walk. With no traffic its 2-3 minute drive. Drive time during rush hour can take 10-30 minutes
    Answered on 3 August 2020
  • Does this property provide parking if so is it free if not how much is it per night

    We have an onsite parking garage. Its $42 per night self parking only
    Answered on 3 August 2020
  • Can we have dinner send up to the room from the restaurant ?

    I am sorry our restaurants for Dinner are not open at this time . We do have a list of near by restaurants for dinner.
    Answered on 17 November 2020
  • Do you offer shuttle service from and to the Airport?

    I am sorry we do not have a shuttle service. The best way is by taxi or Uber it will cost between $25.00 & $35.00 depending on traffic.
    Answered on 18 November 2020
  • Age limit to check in?

    You Must be at least 21 years old to check into the Royal Sonesta Boston
    Answered on 23 July 2021
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • ArtBar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of The Royal Sonesta Boston
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $45 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
The Royal Sonesta Boston takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to check in.

Please note that the pet fees is a Non-Refundable $75 per stay fee. A maximum of two dogs per room are permitted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Royal Sonesta Boston of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Royal Sonesta Boston

  • The Royal Sonesta Boston is 1.5 miles from the center of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Royal Sonesta Boston include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Single
  • Check-in at The Royal Sonesta Boston is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, The Royal Sonesta Boston is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at The Royal Sonesta Boston can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte
  • The Royal Sonesta Boston has 1 restaurant:

    • ArtBar
  • The Royal Sonesta Boston offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at The Royal Sonesta Boston may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.