We stayed at the Royal Sonesta for two days at the end of a package ski holiday from the UK. It's location in Cambridge on the bank of the Charles River was convenient both for sight-seeing and the airport. The first thing that struck us was the amazing view from our room on the 6th floor looking out across the river to downtown Boston.

The hotel has two restaurants, both of which were very good, although somewhat expensive. The Italian restaurant wasn't quite what I expected of an Italian restaurant, but was good all the same. We ate in the Artbar restaurant on the second night as we had found the service in the Italian a little too attentive, bordering on oppressive. The Artbar was more relaxed and therefore more enjoyable.

The hotel staff were all very polite, friendly and helpful in a professional way.

Arriving in the afternoon, we went for a walk along the river then across to Harvard and back through the MIT faculties. The following day we took a taxi to South Station for a trip by train up to Providence, Rhode Island. We also walked through Chinatown up to Boston Common and across to Beacon Hill. The next day we checked out after breakfast & left our luggage at the hotel. We had intended to visit the Museum of Science which is a short walk from the hotel, but when we got there it was packed due to it being Martin Luther King day, so we alked back to the Cambridge Galleria for some window shopping and lunch before taking a taxi to the airport for our flight home.

Quality hotel regardless. Staff is professional and courteous. Impeccable hotel with regard to cleanliness and service. Top notch restaurant onsite and across the street (literally) from the Cambridge Galleria, one of Boston's premier shopping malls. Right on the Charles River, which gives fantastic views if you get room on that side of hotel and even opposite side is nice Cambridge city view.

This was my second stay at the Royal Sonesta. The hotel is very nice and in a convenient location. The room was clean, good size and comfortable. We had 2 meals at the hotel which were both good (a little pricey). There are plenty of places to eat in the mall right across the street. One of the best parts of the hotel is the local shuttle. The shuttle runs throughout the day and will drop you off / pick you up at different places in Boston. Watch out for the $27 parking charge, but the valet is quick and convenient.

I look forward to staying here again!

Stayed here while visiting first grandchild over the holidays. The hotel is very nicely appointed, comfortable, and even smells good, like a spa? Anyway, very convenient to public transportation, restaurants, and a great mall. It's a hot, skip, and a jump from Boston. In good warm weather you could walk!