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Reviews of The Royal Sonesta Boston This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

40 Edwin Land Boulevard, East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States of America

#18 of 21 hotels in Cambridge

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 932 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room size, no smart TV

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Comfy hotel overall, clean, a few minor changes would be improve the room comfort, but overall happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    TV was a little small, not the biggest of deals but would have been nice having a better set up for the nightly cost. The bathroom was a bit small. Fine for a hotel, but with the price of the room felt like I was surprised by the size.

    View was great. Cool being able to see the city. I felt like the room overall was comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    An good but expensive hotel with outrageous additional city add-on costs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We booked a river-view room but were given a "partial river-view" room! It would be nice to receive what we booked. I reported it to the desk on departure but no attempt at any compensation was made by the desk agent. While it is not the fault of the hotel, I am floored by the $71-78 additional taxes and fees per night. The bed was too soft leading to quite a kink lying on ones back or side.

    The location was great - right next to the Charles River with paths and a green space between the hotel and the river bank. The hotel was clean and well managed. While the parking was listed at an outrageous $40/night (luckily no valet costing an extra tip), we had no problem getting free parting along the road on the river side of the hotel. (Note to get this you have to go to the hotels back entrance in the river side.)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial River View -Hearing Accessible Bathtub
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The light in the closet came on and off for no reason. The hot water took a long time to reach the faucet. It was difficult to figure out how to lower the blind. The control was next to the bed and marked “drapes”

    The bed was comfortable. The location was convenient. I liked the walking path along the river. The food in the restaurant was delicious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Good visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • City Explorer Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Excellent food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City Explorer Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ac vent very noisy and as we were right next to the elevators it was also noisy

    Excellent views and bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Location was super and room was clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Doubles with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have liked a couch in our room. Starbucks didn’t take our gift cards. Parking is pricey.

    Location & pool & view & restaurant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Tight spaces in Carage

    Very nice view Bed very comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queens with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No valet parking .

    Nice room .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Explorer Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Traffic

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queens with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We got stuck waiting for an elevator due to a large wedding happening. Waited over 15 min and had at least 8 elevators stop but were full of wedding attendees. Couldn’t not find alternate stair access.

    Breakfast was great, location great for families: short walk to T and science museum

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    9.0
    Easy access for sightseeing in Boston/North End & we enjoy the pool and the winter discount!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    you can't access the refridgerator in room 366. the cabinet doo and fridge door are backwards to each other, and there isn't enough room between the edge of the bed and the cabinet.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    9.0
    Great stay!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Partial River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check out is so early & pool is chilly

    The hotel & view are beautiful!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    very good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Doubles with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    may be good offer a continental breakfast I think this is a perk that always a traveler appreciate from the hotel with such price,not a big breakfast but something that offer a plus over other hotels

    the room window was great one of the best view that I had from other hotels previously visited great scenic room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Doubles with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    People in room next door were smoking marijuana and could smell in my room.

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    8.0
    Stayed the night before my family member needed surgery. Great location, pretty view. If staff smiled it would have made
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upon arrival staff was not friendly. They did their job, but for $800/night I’d expect someone a little friendlier. Same with the attendant in the garage. Everyone just seemed like they were having a bad day. Bellman at the front door was the only staff who smiled at me. Elevator was down, so one elevator for our side of the hotel led to delays. We were on the 4th floor and several times had to wait and push the button a 2nd time bc when the doors would open, the elevator was full.

    Pool, location, robe in room to walk to pool, cider and apples was a really nice touch

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It took multiple requests to receive extra bath towels.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Explorer Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ice machines scarce

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Balcony and River View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was amazing - easy to get around the city. The bed was extremely comfortable. Room was a good size, very quiet. Attached restaurant (Art Bar) and morning Starbucks options were convenient, if a little pricey. Easy access to the river walk was a definite plus.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    8.0
    Ok for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Explorer Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    VERY small room

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    8.0
    Convenient and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking cost

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    7.0
    The price does not match the quality!
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We paid an abnormally high price for 2 nights. This hotel is definitely not worth $500 a night. It was not clean. The elevator was dirty. The carpets in the lobby were very dirty. Also, when purchasing with booking, it was indicated that all taxes were included in the price, however, additional taxes were charged to us during checkout. In short, the price and quality did not match.

    Parking. We had to change room, which they did without any problems.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    7.0
    Great location dor work. Limited options for food
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • City Explorer Queen
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very limited breakfast options.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    7.0
    Great location, nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queens with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great view and convenient location.

    Stayed in June 2023

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