The Royal Sonesta Boston

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Sonesta Hotels
8 (1475 reviews)
40 Edwin Land Boulevard , Cambridge , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
There were some comments about the carpet needing cleaning and the bathrooms lacking face cloths.
Service
9.43
Staff was noted to be friendly and efficient, and several guests praised the service quality.
Location
8.97
The location was highlighted positively, being close to MIT, downtown, and various attractions.
Room Quality
7.42
While some rooms were noted to be clean and cozy, others mentioned the need for upgrades.
Amenities
6.95
The pool was closed without notification, which disappointed some guests.
Value for Money
7.91
General sentiment indicates that despite some flaws, the experience was satisfactory for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.96
The dining options received mixed feedback, but several positive comments were made about the onsite café.
Overall Experience
7.93
Most guests enjoyed their stay, appreciating the friendly atmosphere and convenience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:18

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Stunning Views
The Royal Sonesta Boston offers a luxurious stay with stunning views of the Boston skyline and the Charles River. The hotel's prime location provides a perfect blend of tranquility and proximity to the city's main attractions.

First-Class Amenities
Guests can indulge in first-class amenities including an extensive collection of original contemporary art, a 24-hour fitness center to stay active, and gourmet dining at the ArtBar restaurant. Whether for leisure or business, the hotel caters to all needs.

Convenience and Accessibility
Situated minutes away from MIT, Harvard University, and popular city spots like Inman Square and Faneuil Hall, The Royal Sonesta Boston offers convenience and accessibility to explore the best of Boston. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

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 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 45 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1475 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 6.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Kristin • family_with_children • us
10
Our Vacation was Relaxing and fun
Pros:

Nice
Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

A hot tub

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • family_with_children • us
10
Excelente
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Nada todo bien

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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jimenez • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Catalina • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Dianna • family_with_children • us
10
Overall, our stay was excellent!
Pros:

Location, amenities and hotel service was excellent!

Cons:

The high end restaurant food wasn’t very good.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Sian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Would stay again, but needs a few extra improvements to make it excellent.
Pros:

Super comfortable bed, great shower pressure and nice view of the water front

Cons:

No room service breakfast, the pool wasn’t the cleanest.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Justin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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ELIZABETH • solo_traveller • us
7
Room service - even the basics, like coffee in the morning, would have made the stay vastly better
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Have at least some written information about the hotel. Some of don't want to hunt online to find out about services.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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harshil • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Wigdan • family_with_children • us
1
This hotel was really bad, we had a lot of miscommunications and they aren’t clear on they’re terms of breakfast while c
Pros:

This hotel was really bad, we had a lot of miscommunications and they aren’t clear on they’re terms of breakfast while checking in the guy said we had access to free breakfast based on our booking, next thing we know we got charged 180$ and a 20$ “automatic” tip I find that really funny how there even is something called an automatic tip so I do not recommend at all this hotel.

Cons:

This hotel was really bad, we had a lot of miscommunications and they aren’t clear on they’re terms of breakfast while checking in the guy said we had access to free breakfast based on our booking, next thing we know we got charged 180$ and a 20$ “automatic” tip I find that really funny how there even is something called an automatic tip so I do not recommend at all this hotel.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jackson • couple • ug
9
Great visit
Pros:

Great

Cons:

No view

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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EUN MI • couple • kr
10
Pros:

시설도 좋고 위치도 좋고, 찰스강이 보여 그림같은 리버뷰였습니다. 그리고 호텔키를 잃어버렸는데. 직원분이 괜찮다고 친절히 안내 해주셔서,, 너무 감사했습니다. 편안히 여행하다 갑니다.

Cons:

드라이기가 없었어요~`

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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VARGHESE • family_with_children • us
5
Did not feel that I received value for my stay especially at the price paid
Pros:

Location is excellent
View - partial view of the river - ok

Cons:

No attendant when we arrived in the front of the hotel and had to offload all luggage. Rooms were not ready upon checkin....no extra towels provided. Tub was rusted in certain areas. Extremely small rooms compared to other similar priced hotels.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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holly • couple • us
9
Very comfortable and staff were great !
Pros:

The view was the best

Cons:

The fireworks were a little further away than we thought ?

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Doan • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

Didn’t stay. Evelevators were filthy. Staff was clueless and understaffed. Given one king bed for 3 people. No cots available. They suggested someone sleep on the floor. Totally unacceptable, especially for this price!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jillian • extended_group • us
4
If you like to spend a lot of money in a short period of time this hotel would be perfect for you.
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

The smell of perfume/deodorizer was extremely strong when entering the Hotel. Parking was very expensive. The cleaning staff came but left when we entered after being at a fundraiser and did not return.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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kayla • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
8
Overall, a pleasant experience
Pros:

View

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee