The Royal Sonesta Boston – A Favorite for Families in Cambridge

The Royal Sonesta Boston offers 400 guest rooms with views of the Charles River or Boston skyline. Rooms include Sonesta signature bedding, mini-fridges, coffee makers, and work desks. Select rooms feature visual smoke alarms and doorbell notifications for hearing accessibility. Options range from double rooms to executive suites with dining areas.

ArtBar serves New England cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, artistic cocktails, and a curated wine list. The outdoor patio overlooks the Charles River. Studio Café & Bakery provides Starbucks coffee and house-made pastries for grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.

The hotel features an indoor saltwater swimming pool open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM with lap lanes and a seasonal sundeck. A 24-hour fitness center includes Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment. The property displays original contemporary artwork throughout public spaces.

Located on the Charles River in East Cambridge, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Community College Station. The Museum of Science is 0.3 miles away, TD Garden is 1 mile, and MIT is 1.3 miles. Harvard Square, Faneuil Hall, and Boston Common are within 3 miles. Self-parking is available for $42 per night.

The hotel offers 28,000 square feet of function space, including a Grand Ballroom accommodating 350 guests with river views. The Riverside Terrace provides 3,800 square feet of outdoor space for events. Services include dedicated catering, audio/visual support through KVL, and wedding packages with linens and Chiavari chairs.