Royal Sonesta Boston

Boston, USA

Virgin rating

City View Two Double
ArtBar
River View King Room
Lobby
ArtBar
Partial River View 2 Queen
One Bedroom Suite
City View Two Double
ArtBar
River View King Room
Lobby
ArtBar
Partial River View 2 Queen
One Bedroom Suite

The hotel

This contemporary riverside hotel boasts sweeping views of Boston's skyline and an impressive collection of artworks. Guest rooms are gorgeous too, all very comfortable with soothing furnishings and a good range of mod cons. There’s an indoor swimming pool to relax by throughout the year, and during those warmer summer month you can enjoy drying off on the sun deck under the rays. If you prefer the great outdoors, no problem, the Boston Jogging Course, just shy of nine miles, takes you past some very popular landmarks! For food-lovers, the ArtBar is a warm and intimate retreat serving innovative, refined, seasonal American cuisine. But that’s not all it boasts – it is also home to a wonderful patio, right on the banks of the river, perfect for a spot of al-fresco dining.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

On the Cambridge banks of the Charles River and across from the 100 shops at CambridgeSide Galleria. Within easy walking distance also of the Lechmere Metro for venturing the short distance to downtown. Transfer time from Boston Logan International Airport: 10 minutes.

Hotel information

400 rooms and suites, all with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, coffee/tea making facilities, mini fridge, iron and ironing board, safe, and flat-screen TV. 

City Explorer rooms are 170 sq ft and are ideal for the solo traveller, featuring partial river views and 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people. 

City View rooms are 250-275 sq ft, with either 1 king-size bed, 2 queen-size beds, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Partial River View rooms are 250-275 sq ft, with either 1 king-size bed, 2 queen-size beds, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

River View rooms are 250-275 sq ft, with either 1 king-size bed, 2 queen-size beds, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

River View balcony rooms are the same as above, with the addition of a private Juliet balcony.

Executive Studio Suites feaure a separate lounge and dining area, some with a pull-out queen-size sofa bed, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Panorama Corner rooms offer sweeping views of the Charles river and the Boston skyline from the two sides of windows, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

One Bedroom Suites feature a separate living room with dining table and a pull out sofa bed, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Royal Two Bedroom Suites are located on premium floors with the best views of the river and the Boston skyline, featuring a separate living room with dining table and a pull out sofa bed, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, and second bedroom with two queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 8 people. Both bedrooms have their own bathroom. 

ArtBar (restaurant serving seasonal American fare, with riverside seating and art-lined interior, as well as heated private igloos during the winter, open for dinner daily and all-day dining at weekends). 

Indoor swimming pool with seasonal sun deck. 24-hour fitness centre. Jogging trail. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Self-parking $42 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Laundry service*. 

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location, great restaurant, really comfortable!

Apr 23, 2024 stone_hikes Bar Harbor, Maine

Great location! We wanted to catch a Celtics game and the garden is only a 20 minute walk. The hotel was very accommodating and comfortable. The on site restaurant & bar was highly enjoyable, delicious, and convenient. Will definitely consider this hotel if we travel here again! Staff from the front desk, house keepers, and restaurant were all top… Read more
Great location! We wanted to catch a Celtics game and the garden is only a 20 minute walk. The hotel was very accommodating and comfortable. The on site restaurant & bar was highly enjoyable, delicious, and convenient. Will definitely consider this hotel if we travel here again! Staff from the front desk, house keepers, and restaurant were all top notch. Polite, helpful, & fun to be around. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Stunningly Chic and Comfortable

Apr 7, 2024 missstrace_ Ottawa, Canada

This hotel exceeded my expectations from previous reviews. The decor was stunning throughout the lobby and rest of the hotel, the room was large, spacious and clean (King bed partial river view), parking was easy and accommodating - although with the extra fees. It was so close and accessible to the downtown core. I would absolutely stay here… Read more
This hotel exceeded my expectations from previous reviews. The decor was stunning throughout the lobby and rest of the hotel, the room was large, spacious and clean (King bed partial river view), parking was easy and accommodating - although with the extra fees. It was so close and accessible to the downtown core. I would absolutely stay here again, and recommend to anyone else I know travelling to Boston! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice place with convenient access and on-site parking garage.

Mar 24, 2024 Robert H

Check in went flawlessly. I booked directly through them. They have an on-site parking garage with access right next to the front door. The garage and outside entrance were very clean and covered thankfully because it rained the entire weekend. Lobby areas elevators and bathrooms were exceptionally clean and all personnel were friendly and… Read more
Check in went flawlessly. I booked directly through them. They have an on-site parking garage with access right next to the front door. The garage and outside entrance were very clean and covered thankfully because it rained the entire weekend. Lobby areas elevators and bathrooms were exceptionally clean and all personnel were friendly and attentive. The rooms were typical hotel rooms in this price range (200-250) with TV, closet, clean refrigerator, safe, bathroom, desk. We has 2 "queens". 1st complaint beds were pretty small for "queens" but comfortable. We check for bedbugs at every hotel and NONE here but appeared to be blood on the mattress. And 2nd complaint was the pool. It was dirty (green) and the tiles around the side were lifted and filled mostly with a calking. Where it wasn't filled it appeared to have a black substance on it. Other than this it is a decent place for the price. This was our second stay here and convenient to everywhere in that area. I recommend! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Quality Choice Close to TDGarden

Mar 23, 2024 HomeinMaine Maine

I don't normally stay at Sonestas but was here for a sporting event. Excellent service, comfortable beds with great amenities, easy walk to TDGarden. A bonus is the ARTBAR restaurant onsite. Very good food, fun igloos outside with great views of the river. Would definitely book here again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice comfortable older hotel.

Mar 19, 2024 melissa L Greencastle, Pennsylvania

Older hotel but very clean, nice staff, food was good. My only complaint is the smell when you walk into the lobby. The fragrance is so strong and overpowering and reeks of a scent reminiscent of a 14 year old boy with his first bottle of axe body spray. That’s the only was to describe it. Not sure who chose the scent but they need to reconsider… Read more
Older hotel but very clean, nice staff, food was good. My only complaint is the smell when you walk into the lobby. The fragrance is so strong and overpowering and reeks of a scent reminiscent of a 14 year old boy with his first bottle of axe body spray. That’s the only was to describe it. Not sure who chose the scent but they need to reconsider Other than that, great stay. Read less