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Royal Sonesta Boston

4 stars
40 Edwin H Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02142
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
242 reviews
Fantastic

Very good! The service was very good , closed to the mall , easy to walk to hotel and a good price... See full review

  • Arafamily
  • Apr 2, 2013
Graciously located between Boston and Cambridge

Conveniently located on the bank of the Charles River, amazing view, enjoyable walk on the River... See full review

  • Princetonduck
  • Mar 26, 2013
High-tech Cambridge hotel on Charles River with fast access to Boston

Located on the Charles River, the hotel places you directly between Boston and Harvard with quick city access in an idyllic setting. Equipped with many in-room and conference technologies, the hotel is perfect for business travelers and tourists wanting to soak up the most of Boston. The 400 well-appointed rooms overlook either the river, Boston or Cambridge and guests can dine riverside in one of two restaurants.

Highlights
  • Gorgeous views overlooking the Charles River, Boston and Cambridge
  • Two riverfront eateries, ArtBar and Dante, serving American and Italian cuisine
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet, both wired and Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour health club and atrium-style pool with a retractable roof and sun deck
Rooms

The hotel's 400 non-smoking rooms offer spectacular views of Cambridge, Boston or the Charles River. All king or double beds come appointed with a hypoallergenic, European-style down comforter. A modern work area offers complimentary Wi-Fi or wired Internet, ISDN capabilities and two dual-line phones. Enjoy in-room movies and video games on a high-definition TV. The hotel has 19 suites with living rooms or parlor areas. Two premier suites showcase the hotel's modern art collection.

Features
This AAA, four-diamond, award-winning hotel offers modern luxuries and a stunning location along the Charles River. The bright lobby with mid-century modern-like furnishings showcases some of the hotel's vast modern art collection featured throughout the property. Guests enjoy access to a 24-hour, full-service fitness center with state-of-the-art workout equipment, plus a heated pool with retractable roof and sun deck. Guests luxuriate with massages, manicures, facials and more at the Royal Treatments spa. Seasonal patio dining is available at the hotel's two acclaimed restaurants, ArtBar and Dante.

Transportation
  • Logan International Airport (3 mi/4.8 km)
  • Closest train stops: Green Line (Lechmere) and Red Line (Kendall Square)
  • Valet and self parking (fees apply)
Attractions
  • Harvard University (2.2 mi/3.5 km)
  • Paul Revere House (2.3 mi/3.7 km)
  • Swan Boats at Public Garden (1.4 mi/2.2 km)
  • Fenway Park (3.1 mi/4.9 km)
Business
  • 22,000 square feet of flexible meeting space
  • On-site availability of state-of-the-art technology and office equipment
  • 24-hour self-service business center with Wi-Fi, fax, print and scanning capabilities
Policies and fees
  • Parking charge is $30 per night.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Royal Sonesta Boston Rooms

Cambridge View King
Cambridge View with One King Bed
Accessible River View King Batht
Charles River View-King Bed-Bathtub
Accessible River View King Showe
River View-King Bed-Roll-In Shower
River View King Hearing Impaired
River View-King Bed-Hearing Impaired Equipped
Cambridge View Two Queens
Cambridge View with Two Queens
Cambridge View Two Doubles
Cambridge View with Two Double Beds
River View King
Charles River View with One King Bed
River View Two Queens
Charles River View with Two Queen Beds
Executive Suite King River View
Charles River View with King Bed - Living Room
Individual Traveler Room
Individual Traveler Room with One Double Bed
Accessible Cambridge View King B
Cambridge View-King Bed-Bathtub with Handrails
Accessible Cambridge View King S
Cambridge View-King Bed-Roll-In Shower

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
24 hour security
FEMA approved
Activities
Pool
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Jogging track
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Coffee shop
Room service
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
ATM/Cash machine
Security
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Porters
Conference facilities
Audio visual equipment
Conference suite
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Indoor parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Accessible facilities
Accessible parking
Grab bars in bathroom
Room
Safe
AM/FM alarm clock
Mini bar
Hairdryer in room
Cribs available
Electronic door locks
Iron
Ironing board
Sprinklers in rooms

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Hotel Map

42.3667 -71.0753
Nearby airports
General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl Airport, (BOS), 3.00, MI, W; Manchester Airport, (MHT), 52.00, MI, SE; Theodore Francis Green State Airport, (PVD), 59.00, MI, NE;
Area description
City Center

Nearby points of interest

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 0.9 mi
  • Harvard University: 2.3 mi

Dining

ArtBar
ArtBar features innovative refined seasonal American cuisine-offering a combination of small and large plates perfect for sharing mixing and matching . ArtBar is open for breakfast / lunch / and dinner.
Dante
Classic Italian cuisine with a twist. Dante has a selection of plates that evoke the serenity of the Mediterranean.
In-room dining
24-Hour room service. - Breakfast 530am-1130am Sun-Fri 530am-12pm Sat - All Day Dining 1130am-11pm - Dinner 5pm-11pm - Overnight Dining 11pm-530am

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (242)

Ratings and reviews for Royal Sonesta Boston

Overall score

4.2 / 5
242 out of 242
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.1

92% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Royal Sonesta Boston

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
San Francisco, CA
Jul 31, 2007

Very comfortable hotel

The Royal Sonesta was very comfortable. I liked it's close proximity to the T-train line. I did not make use of the pool or gym. I did have one problem when I asked the guest services rep. for some travel information and she assured me she'd get back to me,but didn't. My partner and I enjoyed our stay there very much and it has a great view of the Charles river. Also there's a nice mall directly over the road from the hotel. The staff were very helpful and the I thought the lobby was quiet comfortable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

There's a great mall over the road with lots of shops and a California pizza factory and also a Cheesecake factory.

Review of Royal Sonesta Boston

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Jul 22, 2007

Couples Weekend

The Royal Sonesta was very clean and the staff was great. The room we had gave us an excellent view of the Charles River it was totally awesome!! We were minutes from downtown and we didn't need a rental car because we were walking distance from the transit system whick takes you into town.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The mall was across the street in case you wanted to go shopping. The river was behind the Hotel so you could have a nice stroll or runwith great scenery.

Review of Royal Sonesta Boston

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
USA
Jul 22, 2007

Not bad...

Hotel staff was fantastic. Very friendly. The room was small but clean and overall has a very modern feel. The water view isn't really worth the extra money, the only view is from a small sliding door that goes out to an approximately 3 foot by 3 foot balcony. The exterior of the hotel could use some updating. The restaurants are average. One is basically just a continental breakfast and the other has made to order food, but it is overpriced and not very good. Location is good. It is a nice area of Cambridge and is only a few blocks from the closest T station. Parking is another con. $27 per night at the time and the spaces are so small I literally had about 12 between my car and the two on either side of it. Overall, its not a bad hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

There is a mall right across the street and the T is close, so you can skip over the river to Boston and hit Newbury Street in a matter of minutes.

Review of Royal Sonesta Boston

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
New York, NY
Jul 22, 2007

Very Classy Establishment

The Royal Sonesta was a pleasant surprise - very comfortable rooms, great location right on the Charles River - can't wait to come back. I found my Go To Hotel in Boston

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Great Mall across the street and the subway also very close

Review of Royal Sonesta Boston

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Albany, NY
Jul 22, 2007

Repeat Visit

The hotel was an excellent choice for both location,comfort and value. I would definitely stay here again. The staff was very professional and friendly!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

The very convenient Galleria Mall is drictly across the street, and a beuatiful yacht clubs is across the street on the Charles River.

Review of Royal Sonesta Boston

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Syracuse, NY
Jul 22, 2007

Great Location

The hotel was in a great location. Very close to the subway, mall, restaurants, and downtown Boston. An upper level room gives great views of the Charles River and the city. The room was very clean and comfortable. The room size was adequate size having a desk with twoo chairs, and a large closet for hanging clothes. My only complaint would have to be the walls were paper thin. Anything and everything could be heard from the rooms next door, across the hall and in the hallway. Other than that, a great hotel and would reccomend it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Right across the street is a mall that has many dinning options. The Cheesecake Factory is a great restaurant there. They serve mainly Italian food, but have somewhere around 28 pages on their menu, lots of choices. If you go there be sure to save room for one of their famous cheesecakes!

Review of Royal Sonesta Boston

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Hartford Ct/Springfi, CT
Jul 7, 2007

great place to stay

The hotel was great and easy to reach. I would suggest that they have more low cost breakfast items. One morning we ate breakfast and the bill was over $50. Other than that we felt we would stay there again and definitly recommend the Hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

close to shopping, a long walk to the subway.

Review of Royal Sonesta Boston

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jun 24, 2007

Great Weekend Geataway

The Royal Sonesta Cambride was comfortable. The room was for just right for the weekend but would not recommend it for a longer stay because it was small. I liked that the staff was very friendly and accomodating. The mini bar was also a nice touch. Itr was located close t the airport and across the street from a mall and a Cheesecake Factory. The hotel also provided a shuttle to different attractions that visitors might be interested in. They also had a resturant but I wasn't able to check it out. Would recommend to a friend especially the view.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Aside from the Cheesecake Factory take the shuttle to Fanuiel Hall and your appetite will be screaming for joy. There is also a Cheers resturant where you can also get souveniers. The Boston Children's Meuseum and the Meuseum of Science is also not far.

Review of Royal Sonesta Boston

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
USA
May 28, 2007

family friendly

It is comfortable to go shopping due to closs access to big mall. And hotel staff is friendly and I was impressed their smile and greeting.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Big mall is next to the hotel and just walk across the front road.

Review of Royal Sonesta Boston

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
USA
May 15, 2007

Great experience

Friendly and knowledgable staff. Location was excellent. It was also nice to walk the path along the Charles River every morning. So much better than being indoors. Bed was wonderful. The over abundance of down pillows was a pleasant surprise.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Galleria has a passable food court. standard stores.

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