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Very Good
4.5/5
Based on 1196 guest reviews
- We have an indoor pool ready for use
- Avg. Group Discount of 30.0%!
- Fitness center on property
- Hotel has 400 rooms
- Hotel has 10 floors
- Hotel has 19 suites
- Check in time: 3:00PM
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- Hotel has 19 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Charlestown Navy Yard, USS Constitution Museum; Museum of Science, Museum of Fine Arts, Freedom Trail, TD North; Beacon Hill, Newbury Street; North End of Boston; MIT and many fine Universities closeby and all accessible by public transportation.
Map and Points of Interest Near Royal Sonesta Boston
Verified Reviews of Royal Sonesta Boston
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:"X"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very nice hotel, comfortable room and professional staff.
Charlene R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
05-Nov-2018 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 03 to Sun Nov 04 2018 at a $232.00 average nightly rate. 
"Royal Sonesta view at Charles River."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Nice location and the hotel has a good side walk to Charles River. The hotel is quite and they serve good food. Parking is not free, but you can park next to the Mall and Restaurants across the street. The hotel does have free Wi Fi.
Abdullah A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Jun-2014 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 14 to Sun Jun 22 2014 at a $279.00 average nightly rate. Property Description
Located on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston is a AAA approved Four Diamond upscale hotel offering guests spectacular city views, luxury accommodations regional cuisine and contemporary art. For the traveler looking to experience the best Boston has to offer, there are many shops, museums and historical sites conveniently located to the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston, known as one of the best Boston luxury hotels. The hotel also offers a daily courtesy shuttle to the Cambridge area.All of our 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites offer guests the comforts of home with first-class amenities and overlook the Charles River, Cambridge or Boston's stunning skyline. The Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston features both casual and elegant dining and delicious inspired cuisine in two highly acclaimed riverfront restaurants with seasonal patios, ArtBar and Restaurant dante. Guests can also unwind at the Sonesta Health Club with an indoor pool that was voted one of Boston's best, and extensive exercise facilities.Additionally, Boston's best meetings take place at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. With impressive views of the Charles River and the Boston skyline, the hotel offers 26,000 square feet of flexible meeting space for up to 550 people. Equipped with the latest technology, the rooms are designed with comfort and convenience in mind, making it the perfect location for an awe-inspiring wedding, innovative meeting or memorable social event.
Green Sustainability
We are committed to be a green and environmentally friendly business. Below is a summary of what we are doing as being a green hotel. We are a member of Boston Green Tourism and listed as a green hotel with them.
What you need to know
Hotel Features – The Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston/Cambridge is a highly rated hotel with outstanding business amenities and meeting services, combining luxury pampering with cutting-edge technology in the guest rooms, suites, and event spaces. This hotel has a flair that is the personal stamp of its owner, who personally selects the works of art presented on the premises from the conceptual, minimal, and pop art styles. In addition, the décor in every guest room are art reproductions of New York artists. The lobby of the Royal Sonesta Hotel boasts a window wall creating a living artwork of the Charles River and the Boston skyline.
Guest Rooms – The Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston/Cambridge offers 400 sumptuous guest rooms in twin 10-story towers. The rooms feature bold, modern color schemes, as well as warm, earth-tone designs. The comfortable beds are spread with 300-count bed linens, and a hypoallergenic down comforter in a clean white duvet covered by a bed shawl in crimson or chocolate hues. The light wood furnishings are easy on the eyes and comfortably modern. Bathrooms provide a hair dryer and Poggesi bath products. Each guest room features a mini-bar and a coffee maker, as well as an iron and ironing board, and refrigerators are available on request. For the business traveler, the Royal Sonesta Hotel features every cutting-edge convenience, including a great workspace with two dual-line phones and voicemail, high-speed Internet access in both wi-fi and cable connection, ISDN capabilities, HD TV with cable channels and video games, and a clock radio with a CD player. Each room also contains an electronic safe.
Perks & Amenities – Every guest room and suite at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston/Cambridge offers beautiful views of Cambridge or Boston, and the property’s 24-hour room service and 24-hour fitness center is available to every guest.
Expert Tip – For those traveling with children, kids and teens age 17 and under may stay at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston/Cambridge at no extra charge in their parent’s room. Children age 12 and under enjoy complimentary meals with their family in the on-site ArtBar.
Guest Rooms – The Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston/Cambridge offers 400 sumptuous guest rooms in twin 10-story towers. The rooms feature bold, modern color schemes, as well as warm, earth-tone designs. The comfortable beds are spread with 300-count bed linens, and a hypoallergenic down comforter in a clean white duvet covered by a bed shawl in crimson or chocolate hues. The light wood furnishings are easy on the eyes and comfortably modern. Bathrooms provide a hair dryer and Poggesi bath products. Each guest room features a mini-bar and a coffee maker, as well as an iron and ironing board, and refrigerators are available on request. For the business traveler, the Royal Sonesta Hotel features every cutting-edge convenience, including a great workspace with two dual-line phones and voicemail, high-speed Internet access in both wi-fi and cable connection, ISDN capabilities, HD TV with cable channels and video games, and a clock radio with a CD player. Each room also contains an electronic safe.
Perks & Amenities – Every guest room and suite at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston/Cambridge offers beautiful views of Cambridge or Boston, and the property’s 24-hour room service and 24-hour fitness center is available to every guest.
Expert Tip – For those traveling with children, kids and teens age 17 and under may stay at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston/Cambridge at no extra charge in their parent’s room. Children age 12 and under enjoy complimentary meals with their family in the on-site ArtBar.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00PM |
| Check Out: | 3:00PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2014 |
| Floors: | 10 |
| Rooms: | 400 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 400 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 19 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 19 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 28000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 550 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | Sun.-Thurs., 11AM-11PM; Fri. - Sat., 11AM-12:30 |
| Pool Info: 6AM - 10PM atrium style pool | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Group policies are stipulated on contracts | |
| Nightly Parking: | 45 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 10% |
| Total Taxes: | 14.45% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 5.70% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 2.75% |
| City Tax: | 6.00% |
| Country Tax: | 0.00% |
| VAT: Value Added Tax: | 0.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 0.00 GST % |
| PST: Provincial Sales Tax: | 0.00 PST % |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.00% |
| Other Tax: | 0.00% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Parking Fee: | 42.00 Per Night (self) |
| Cleaning Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 6.00 Per Person (optional) |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Spa Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Shipping Handling Fee: | 0.00 Per Item (comp.) |
| Additional Person Fee: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 23.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 20.00% |
| Banquet Labor Fees: | 0.00 Per Hour |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 55.00 Per Hour |
| Chef Attendant Fees: | 125.00 Per Night |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 30.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 35.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 40.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 45.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 50.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 32.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 80.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 85.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 90.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 5.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 5.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Hosted Bar: | 22.50 Per Person/Per Hour |
| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 35.00 Per Person/Per Hour |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fitness and health center
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jogging path
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Valet Parking
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Logan International Airport is four miles from the Hotel. One way taxi fare is $26 to $35 depending on traffic conditions.
Local Shuttle Info: Courtesy Hotel Shuttle Schedule travels to MIT and Kendall Square: Departs Hotel: 7am;7:30AM; 8:15AM; 8:45AM - Pick up at MIT and Kendall Square: 4:30PM; 5:00PM and 5:45PM.
Breakfast Information
Full American Breakfast is $17.95 plus taxes & service fees, per person.Continential Breakfast is $14.95 plus taxes & service fees, per person.Al la carte is also available.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Internet / WiFI
Complimentary internet access in guestrooms & public space.
About Sonesta
- For long stays, check out the Sonesta ES studio suites
- More than 55 properties in brand
- For groups they can typically comp 1 room per 40
The Sonesta highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston
Seasonality and Projections at Royal Sonesta Boston
The graph above is fluctuations of room rates for both group quotes and the lowest online individual prices our rate checker could find at the time the group offer was entered. The lowest group or meeting displayed is 64.1% in the month of February 2020 and the highest average individual rate is $399 in the month of August 2020. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Royal Sonesta Boston in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Royal Sonesta Boston
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Royal Sonesta Boston.
Feel free to use the Royal Sonesta Boston meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Cambridge event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Grand Ballroom | 111 x 65 x 14 | 7215 | --/550 | -- | 330 | 430 | -- | -- | --/-- | 700 | 1000 | -- |
Close This Grand BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 7215 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 111 x 65 x 14 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Windows: 5 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
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| University A | 22 x 26 x 10 | 572 | 40/-- | -- | 25 | -- | 15 | 20 | --/-- | 40 | 50 | -- |
Close This University ARoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 572 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 26 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Amenities Available
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| University B | 18 x 31 x 10 | 558 | 40/-- | -- | 25 | 25 | 20 | 25 | --/-- | 50 | 60 | -- |
Close This University BRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 558 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 18 x 31 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Below Ground Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Amenities Available
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| Charles Suites | 58 x 39 x 10 | 2262 | --/-- | -- | 130 | -- | 55 | -- | --/-- | 225 | 300 | -- |
Close This Charles SuitesRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2262 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 58 x 39 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Skyline | 97 x 25 x 9 | 2425 | --/-- | -- | 170 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 225 | 400 | -- |
Close This SkylineRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2425 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 97 x 25 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Somerset | 24 x 41 x 9 | 1008 | --/-- | -- | 50 | -- | 30 | -- | --/-- | 80 | 35 | -- |
Close This SomersetRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1008 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 24 x 41 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| University BC | 36 x 31 x 9 | 1080 | --/-- | -- | 60 | -- | 30 | -- | --/-- | 100 | 150 | -- |
Close This University BCRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1080 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 36 x 31 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Parkview | 51 x 38 x 10 | 1938 | --/-- | -- | 130 | -- | 50 | -- | --/-- | 200 | 45 | -- |
Close This ParkviewRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1938 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 51 x 38 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Riverfront | 57 x 55 x 10 | 3135 | --/-- | -- | 150 | -- | 45 | -- | --/-- | 200 | 350 | -- |
Close This RiverfrontRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 3135 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 57 x 55 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Royal Sonesta Boston
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 3:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Royal Sonesta Boston have?
There are 400 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Royal Sonesta Boston?
Yes, they have 19 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Royal Sonesta Boston?
Full American Breakfast is $17.95 plus taxes & service fees, per person.Continential Breakfast is $14.95 plus taxes & service fees, per person.Al la carte is also available.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary internet access in guestrooms & public space.
Is there a gym at Royal Sonesta Boston?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Royal Sonesta Boston?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 6AM - 10PM atrium style pool.
Can I get a group rate at Royal Sonesta Boston?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 30.0%.
Testimonials:
"I can only say THANKS....It was better than I expected. The hotel staff were superior, fun and very accommodating. Everyone only had good things to say about the rooms, the noise level, the service and the staff. Thanks so much for your help." M.C. - Vancouver, BC
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