• City view
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms

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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Petur
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice view Bed very comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful
  • Jaimee
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was very clean and pretty as well as very dog friendly. The pool was a great added bonus and there was a lot of restaurant options and the location is great for walking and enjoying the city . Central to everything we needed.
  • Lauren
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was great, location great for families: short walk to T and science museum

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 $42 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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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 supplements may apply.

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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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Royal Sonesta Boston

  • 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.

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

  • Room options at The Royal Sonesta Boston include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Single

  • The Royal Sonesta Boston has 1 restaurant:

    • ArtBar

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

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

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool

  • Guests staying at The Royal Sonesta Boston can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 4.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

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

  • 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.