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The Royal Sonesta Boston

40 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142-1208
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About us

Take in one of the most spectacular views along the Charles River from one of the finest Boston hotels while enjoying our stylish guestrooms and meeting space. The Royal Sonesta Boston couples modern design with chic comforts and is one of the premier hotels in Boston to earn AAA’s coveted Four Diamond Award and Pinnacle Meeting's Best Food & Beverage Northeast Award. The Royal Sonesta Boston is walking distance to local historical attractions, the Innovation Business District as well as the best educational and shopping areas in both Boston and Cambridge. We're three miles (approximately a 15 minute car ride) from Boston's Logan Airport and we're directly across the street from the CambridgeSide Mall featuring 120+ retail stores and several major restaurants. Treat yourself to a sophisticated, casual meal at our very own ArtBar Restaurant. Start your morning at the Studio coffee shop with a house made pastry. For those feeling active, our fitness facilities are sure to inspire. The Royal Sonesta Boston atrium-style indoor pool with seasonal sundeck overlooking the Charles river stands out among Boston hotels with pools.

Venue Details

ChainSonesta
BrandRoyal Sonesta
Built1963
Renovated2016
Total meeting space28,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms400
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
2022 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2021 AAA Inspectors Best of Housekeeping 2020 Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Award

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
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Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Apr 23 - Jun 30Sep 05 - Nov 18
Shoulder season
Jul 01 - Sep 04Mar 19 - Apr 22
Low season
Nov 19 - Dec 30Jan 01 - Mar 18

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
28,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
23,878 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
18
Second largest room
3,400 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
3,800 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
350

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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
400
Single (1 bed)
244
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $999.00
Double (2 beds)
156
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $999.00
Suites
20
Tax rate
15.95%

Location

Getting Here

Royal Sonesta Boston is less than 5 miles or 13 minute cab ride from Boston Logan Airport. You can also walk from Lechmere Green Line Station (0.4 miles) or Kendall/MIT Red Line Station (0.7 miles).
Distance from airport 3 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $45.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Museum of Science

Museum of Science

Museum
3 mins
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, a dome-shaped IMAX/3D film theater & a planetarium located just steps from Royal Sonesta Boston.
1 Science Park
Boston, MA, US 02114
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TD Garden

TD Garden

Recreation
1 mi
The TD Garden is New England's premier sports and entertainment arena, and home to the NHL's Boston Bruins and NBA's Boston Celtics.
100 Legends Way
Boston, MA, US 02114
MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

University
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Famed private research university founded in 1861 & known for its science & engineering programs.
77 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA, US 02139
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Shopping
2 mi
Faneuil Hall Marketplace is actually four great places in one location — Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market and South Market, all set around a cobblestone promenade where jugglers, magicians and musicians entertain the passers-by. So by all means, stroll, shop, eat, laugh, wander, wonder and explore it all.
4 South Market Building
Boston, MA, US 02109
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Quincy Market

Quincy Market

Recreation
2 mi
An appealing jumble of local shops, international brands, street performers, and food stalls spill out onto the cobblestone plaza where merchants and shoppers have come together for almost four centuries. Quincy Market - also called Faneuil Hall Marketplace - offers 100+ stores, artisan pushcarts, restaurants, and pubs right on Boston's famed Freedom Trail.
4 South Market Building
Boston, MA 02109
Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill

Shopping
1 mi
Boston's famous Beacon Hill neighborhood features a row of boutique shops that cater to one of Boston's most picturesque streets.
70 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114

Boston Public Garden

Park
2 mi
Located in the heart of Boston, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America. It has been decorative and flowery from its inception, featuring meandering pathways meant for strolling.
4 Charles St
Boston, MA 02116
Fenway Park

Fenway Park

Recreation
3 mi
The oldest baseball park in Major League Baseball, Fenway Park remains, much like it did the day it opened on April 20, 1912. Home to the Boston Red Sox and occasional big-name concert performers, Fenway Park is located on Yawkey Way near Kenmore Square.
4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA 02215
Boston Freedom Trail

Boston Freedom Trail

Historical landmark
2 mi
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through downtown Boston, Massachusetts that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States
139 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111
Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum
4 mi
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the largest museums in the United States. It contains more than 450,000 works of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas.
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
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New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

Recreation
2 mi
The New England Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston, with over 1.3 million visitors a year, and a major public education resource.
1 Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
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CambridgeSide Galleria Mall

CambridgeSide Galleria Mall

Shopping
1 min
Light-filled, atrium-style shopping center, located directly across the street from Royal Sonesta Boston, with a variety of brand-name stores including J.Crew, Apple, Macy's and more.
100 CambridgeSide Place
Cambridge, MA, US 02141
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Harvard Square

Harvard Square

Shopping
3 mi
Home to America's oldest university, this iconic cultural center offers shops, eateries & theaters. Each year, over 8 million men, women and children visit Harvard Square. Visitors come for a variety of reasons; this is a place of history, of books, of ideas, and of learning. It is a place of bookstores and coffee houses, of fine dining and eclectic shopping. It is a place of folk music and old theaters, of Cuban ballet and world-class music, of street-performers and award-winning pizza, of public discourse, and public art.
18 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA, US 02138
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Harvard University

Harvard University

University
3 mi
Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, established in 1636 by vote of the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established 1636, whose history, influence and wealth have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Harvard Square
Massachusetts Hall
Cambridge, MA, US 02138
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Cancellation Policy

Reservations must be cancelled by 6:00 pm on the day before arrival to avoid a penalty of one (1) night stay plus tax. No-show fee is equal to one (1) night stay plus tax.

Additional details

At The Royal Sonesta Boston, we know what it takes to make your next meeting a productive and unquestionable success. Our breathtaking meeting and event space has created the ideal hi-tech, high-touch venue for your next Boston meeting.

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The Royal Sonesta Boston Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Royal Sonesta Boston's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels more efficient and earth friendly. We have reduced paper by introducing communication via electronic technology. Energy and water reduction will continue to be a top priority.
Does The Royal Sonesta Boston have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Our parent company focuses on reduction of emissions, energy, water, and waste within its portfolio. Recycling of materials.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Royal Sonesta Boston and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Royal Sonesta Boston's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Royal Sonesta Boston developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO, CDC, ECOLAB INC
Does The Royal Sonesta Boston clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectants (CDC approved), public areas santized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas
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