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Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston

4.0 of 5
40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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NY/NJ
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273 reviews 273 reviews
58 hotel reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
218 helpful votes 218 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I travel to Boston often and have a handful of hotles I like to stay at. Due to MIT and Harvard both having reunions and probably just seaonsal pricing, I couldn't find a room at a price I was willing to pay. So after exhuasting my known places and expanding a little, I cast a bigger net and found the... More

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Huntington Beach, California
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This was one of the worst hotel stays we have had. The beds were aweful, the most uncomfortable beds I have ever slept in. The air conditioning wasn't working correctly and after running all night actually went up from 71 degrees to 74 degrees. The motion sensored lights were irritating and the night lights would go on and off all... More

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Nanaimo, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We stayed for 2 nights recently and were very impressed. Great location, (walk to the Museum of Science & Imax Theatre, Duck Tour and Galleria Shopping) clean and friendly service. They even have bikes for complimentary use and we took advantage to go to the store as it was too hot to walk very far! Also, as they are right... More

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RoyalSonesta, Manager at Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston, responded to this review
10 June 2013

We are truly delighted to hear that you were impressed with your most recent stay at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston. Excellent news to hear that you took advantage of our complimentary bikes – they are part of our annual Summer Fest program that runs Memorial Day through Labor Day and features other perks like free boat tours, yoga, poolside... More

Chichester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Arrived at the Royal Sonesta hotel for a week at the end of March, first visit to USA and after the long flight and security checks at the airport were greeted by a really lovely friendly receptionist (Jacquelyn Cooper) who made our first impressions of Boston just perfect. She arranged an amazing room overlooking the Charles River which had beautiful... More

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Have just returned from staying a week in Royal Sonesta. This hotel ticked all the boxes, we were given de lux river view room on tenth floor, which was amazing. The view over Boston and the walking trail along the river was fantastic. The room was clean, quiet and very comfortable. This was our first visit to Boston,and we loved... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

This is a really nice hotel alongside the Charles River on the Cambridge side. We stayed here most recently for our daughter's graduation. Although we were given an astonishly small room with only a double bed after first checking in (booked on price line), when we went back to the front desk to complain and indicate we had another daughter... More

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RoyalSonesta, Manager at Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review of your most recent stay at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston – we appreciate guest feedback as it allows us to understand what we are doing well and where we can improve. We will be sure to share your review with our team and hope to have the opportunity... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013 via mobile

All I can say....great location, great hotel, fantastic view, very comfortable beds and great service. Just 2 small concerns....walls seem to be very thin, so sometimes very noisy....the bar tender outside didn.t really care about customers (it took us over 30 minutes to get a menu while he was standing around, same with another table)....the next nights we webt directly... More

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RoyalSonesta, Manager at Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston, responded to this review
10 June 2013

We are happy to hear that overall you enjoyed the Royal Sonesta Hotel and that you would stay with us again. We appreciate your concerns as it pertains to the rooms and specifically your experience with the service outside on the patio. We will be sure to share your feedback with the food and beverage team. More

Needham, MA
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

My son got married at the Museum of Science, just a 5 minute walk from the Hotel Royal Sonesta. Family and friends stayed at the Sonesta and it worked out perfectly in so many ways. First of all, they were very helpful and flexible in making arrangements for a block of rooms for guests. It is a first rate hotel... More

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RoyalSonesta, Manager at Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston, responded to this review
3 June 2013

We are honored that you chose to stay with us for such a momentous occasion. We appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you had a fabulous experience. We will be sure to share your feedback with our team and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to the Boston or Cambridge area. More

Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Hip feel and great art work abound. Quick trip to Boston/Airport. We stayed the night before flying out on a trip and had a relaxing/fun night. Bar had great cocktails and the modern room made for a comfort stay before hitting the plane. Staff helpful

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Stayed at this hotel for the last few days of our USA holiday and found this hotel to be good but not perfect. When we arrived we were given a "River View" Room which we had paid extra for however due to the way the hotel is built the view is half river and half brick wall which was not... More

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RoyalSonesta, Manager at Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your most recent stay with us. We are happy to hear that you found our staff helpful and that we maintain a high standard in our guest rooms. While we weren’t able to meet all of your expectations, we hope that you would consider staying with us in the... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Sonesta Hotel Cambridge
Cambridge Sonesta Hotel
Sonesta Cambridge
Cambridge Sonesta
Royal Sonesta Boston
Address: 40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142
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Region: United States > Massachusetts > Cambridge
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Cambridge
#4 Family Hotels in Cambridge
#5 Business Hotels in Cambridge
Price range (per night): RM642 - 1,393
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Spectacular views surround you at the luxurious Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston. Set on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, this distinctive, modern hotel features original contemporary art and exceptional service. Its ideal location puts you minutes from the best of Boston, with shopping, museums and historic sites all nearby. Known as one of the city’s best luxury hotels, all of its 400 well-appointed guest rooms overlook the Charles River, Cambridge or Boston’s stunning skyline. ... more   less 
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