What’s included at the hotel — and what typically costs extra
The Royal Sonesta Boston includes free WiFi in rooms and public areas, a complimentary 24-hour fitness center (with a Peloton), access to its indoor saltwater pool, 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Expect extra charges for overnight parking, the pet fee, some dining and in‑room dining items, and optional event/banquet services.
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What's included in your stay
Standard inclusions listed by the hotel are free WiFi in guest rooms and common areas, a 24-hour front desk and concierge, luggage storage, and complimentary access to the 24-hour fitness center.
The indoor saltwater pool (with lap lanes, a leisure area and seasonal sundeck) is listed as an on‑site amenity and is open daily; guests should confirm current pool hours with the hotel.
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- 24-hour fitness center (complimentary; Peloton available)
- Indoor saltwater pool with lap lanes and leisure area
- 24-hour front desk, concierge and luggage storage
| Amenity | Included? |
|---|---|
| WiFi (guest rooms & public areas) | Yes |
| Fitness center (24/7) | Yes |
| Indoor saltwater pool | Yes (confirm hours) |
Rooms and in-room basics
The property offers a range of room types including Room, City View; Room, River View; Deluxe Room, River View (East Tower); Executive Studio Suite, River View; Suite, 1 King Bed, River View; Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View; and Suite, Multiple Beds, River View, among others.
Rooms include the hotel’s listed in-room amenities such as free WiFi. Some rooms and suites list river or city views; the East Tower rooms are specifically described as having city views.
- Room, City View
- Room, River View
- Deluxe Room, River View (East Tower)
- Executive Studio Suite, River View
- Suite, 1 King Bed, River View
- Suite, Multiple Beds, River View
| Sample room name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Room, City View | City-facing option; bed configurations vary |
| Room, River View | River-facing option; some accessible/tub variants exist |
| Executive Studio Suite, River View | Suite-level accommodation with river views |
Dining, room service and what costs extra
On-site restaurants include Monteverdi (Modern Italian with an outdoor patio and river views), ArtBar (American / New England seasonal menu) and the STUDIO Café & Bakery in the lobby. Monteverdi lists specific dinner and bar hours; guests should check current hours before arriving.
The hotel offers 24/7 in-room dining options (in-room dining and overnight menus are noted on hotel listings). Restaurant meals, bar drinks and in-room dining are charged separately from the room rate.
- Monteverdi — dinner service; bar hours vary (check current times)
- ArtBar — breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner (hours vary by listing)
- STUDIO Café & Bakery — lobby coffee shop (serves Starbucks coffee and pastries)
- 24/7 in-room dining available (separate charges)
| Food/drink item | Included in room rate? |
|---|---|
| Buffet or plated breakfasts | Not included (may be available for a fee) |
| Restaurant dinners and bar drinks | Not included |
| In-room dining | Not included |
Services and facility extras you may be charged for
Covered overnight self-parking in the adjacent garage is available for a fee; the hotel's site lists an example overnight self-parking rate and third-party pages list specific amounts, so confirm the current parking charge at check-in.
Other common extra charges include pet fees (see pet policy below), event or banquet catering and private-dining menus, and any incidentals (mini‑bar, pay-per-view, telephone charges if used, etc.).
- Overnight self-parking — fee (amount listed on hotel/OTA listings; confirm on arrival)
- Event/banquet catering and private dining — billed separately
- Pet fee per stay (see pet policy)
- Incidentals (room charges such as extra housekeeping requests, room-service orders, etc.)
| Service | Typical cost status |
|---|---|
| Overnight parking (covered garage) | Fee (not included) |
| Pet fee (PAWS program) | Fee per stay |
| Event/banquet catering | Quoted per event (not included) |
Families, accessibility and pets
The Royal Sonesta Boston is described as family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages; the indoor pool is open to children and can be busy at times. The property requires the primary guest checking in to be at least 21 years old.
The hotel provides accessible features across the property, including accessible parking, pathways, public washrooms, the fitness center, pool access ramp and accessible guest rooms and bathrooms. There are specific accessible room and bathroom types listed.
- Family-friendly pool and public spaces
- Minimum age to check in: 21 for primary guest
- Wheelchair-accessible parking, pathways, public washrooms and pool access ramp
- Accessible guest rooms and accessible bathrooms available
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Child policy | Children welcome (hotel not adults-only) |
| Minimum check-in age | 21 for primary guest |
| Accessibility | Accessible rooms, pool ramp, and accessible public areas |
Pet policy
The hotel participates in Sonesta’s PAWS program. The official Sonesta policy for this property states up to two pets are permitted per suite with no breed or weight restrictions; a pet fee applies per stay.
Some third-party sites list different weight limits, so guests traveling with pets should confirm the hotel's current pet policy and any requirements (vaccination proof, damage deposit, etc.) before arrival.
- Up to two pets per suite (per Sonesta policy for this hotel)
- Pet fee: $75 per stay (hotel-listed amount)
- Pet amenities provided at check-in (pet bed, bowls, treats; Fable products available)
| Item | Policy / fee |
|---|---|
| Number of pets allowed | Up to two per suite (Sonesta site) |
| Pet fee | $75 per stay (listed on hotel site) |
| Provided pet amenities | Pet bed, bowls, treats; some pet products available |
Location and transport basics
The Royal Sonesta Boston is at 40 Edwin H. Land Boulevard in East Cambridge on the Charles River waterfront. Although its name includes 'Boston,' it is physically located in Cambridge near MIT and Kendall Square.
Nearby transport and landmarks noted by the hotel include the Museum of Science (a short walk), CambridgeSide shopping mall (directly across the street) and MBTA connections; Lechmere Green Line and Kendall/MIT Red Line stations are within walking distance, and the hotel does not list a regular airport shuttle.
- Address: 40 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA 02142
- Museum of Science — short walk from the hotel
- CambridgeSide/Galleria — directly across the street
- MBTA: Lechmere (Green Line) and Kendall/MIT (Red Line) are walkable
- No complimentary airport shuttle listed
| Destination | Approx. relation |
|---|---|
| Museum of Science | About a 6–8 minute walk (hotel listing) |
| CambridgeSide Galleria | Directly across the street |
| Kendall/MIT (Red Line) | Walkable (distance varies by room) |
