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Bryant R

Solid business trip location depending on purpose

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 30 Jun 2024
Stayed in one of the imnan suites on a work trip. It was interesting, on the ones hand lots of space, on the other hand it was a fold out bed basically w no lights by the bed. It's more of a conference room than a place to sleep. Great views of the Charles. Not the closest to anything centrally Cambridge-related by for my purposes and office location, it was fine.
Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled on business
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at The Royal Sonesta Boston, responded to this review
Responded 2 Jul 2024
424bryantr, thank you for sharing your experience. It is wonderful that you appreciated the spaciousness of the Inman suite and enjoyed the scenic views of the Charles River. The layout and light sources in the suite will be reviewed to ensure a more comfortable stay. We're glad the location suited your work trip needs and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Royal Sonesta Boston soon.
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Reviewed 17 June 2024

The location was great - right next to the Charles River with paths and a green space between the hotel and the river bank. The hotel was clean and well managed. While the parking was listed at an outrageous $40/night (luckily no valet costing an extra tip), we had no problem getting free parting along the road on the river side of the hotel. (Note to get this you have to go to the hotels back entrance in the river side.)

Disliked · We booked a river-view room but were given a "partial river-view" room! It would be nice to receive what we booked. I reported it to the desk on departure but no attempt at any compensation was made by the desk agent.
While it is not the fault of the hotel, I am floored by the $71-78 additional taxes and fees per night.
The bed was too soft leading to quite a kink lying on ones back or side.

Date of stay: April 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at The Royal Sonesta Boston, responded to this reviewResponded 18 June 2024

Gibberellin,

Thank you for your thoughtful review. The team is delighted that you enjoyed the location and cleanliness of the Royal Sonesta Boston. It is excellent that you found convenient parking nearby.

We regret that the room view did not fully meet your expectations and that the bed comfort was not to your preference. Also, we understand your concerns regarding additional taxes and fees.

We're looking forward to welcoming you back for a more seamless experience.

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Reviewed 14 June 2024

A night of torture - never stay here,

The room had broken AC and a horrendous rattling sound making sleep impossible.

I was there for a one night business trip, and ended up checking out in the middle of the night and getting the first flight home so that I could get some rest at home.

Richard, the manager on duty refused to give me any sort of refund because I’d made a non refundable booking, even though the room I was given was not fit for purpose.

There are so many other hotels in Boston - don’t stay here. It also looks like a multi-story car park.

Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled on business
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at The Royal Sonesta Boston, responded to this reviewResponded 17 June 2024

KBritibNYC, it is concerning that you experienced difficulties during your stay, especially with the air conditioning and noise levels in your room. The feedback has been shared with the appropriate team to ensure improvements are made. Our team works hard to provide a pleasant stay for all guests, and we apologize for falling short this instance. Should you wish to discuss this further, please reach out to the hotel directly and look for our Front Desk Manager Luis for assistance. Safe travels.

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Reviewed 31 May 2024

The hotel is extremely poorly managed. Someone seriously needs to evaluate options for improving staff attitudes. Had one of the worst experience in my life. Most Staff are terrible....front desk guys were worst and indifferent..they have no consideration...rooms/ bathrooms are dusty and poor quality.
Don’t ask to talk to GM or hotel manager. They don’t speak to you because they don’t care.

Date of stay: May 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at The Royal Sonesta Boston, responded to this reviewResponded 1 June 2024

SmA1823LY, it's disappointing to hear about your experience. The experience you described with our team members is not what we strive to provide. We take all guest feedback seriously and always aim to improve services and facilities. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future.

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Reviewed 21 May 2024

I had a great stay at Royal Sonesta Boston. The location, service, & vibes set this hotel apart during Spring. Being right on the Charles River was a great bonus. My trip was partial business & leisure, made at ease with great parking and nearby amenities. The pre-arrival text feature was helpful. I was able to inform them of a need for a humidifier & reason we were in town. The operations team was very responsive & Kaley W. made my stay even more special. She went above/beyond to make sure I was having fun in a new city. Another staff member even came from the front desk to hand us a Royal Card as we were taking a picture of the hotel's Mascot

Date of stay: April 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at The Royal Sonesta Boston, responded to this reviewResponded 22 May 2024

justanotherhotelier, thank you for sharing your fantastic experience at The Royal Sonesta Boston. The team is thrilled to know you enjoyed the prime location along the Charles River and appreciated the excellent service provided to you. It's wonderful to hear that the pre-arrival text feature and responsive operations team, especially Kaley W., made your stay even more enjoyable. The thoughtful gesture from our front desk team member highlights our commitment to creating memorable moments for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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Reviewed 24 April 2024 via mobile

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.

Date of stay: April 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at The Royal Sonesta Boston, responded to this reviewResponded 24 April 2024

It's wonderful to hear that The Royal Sonesta Boston's prime location and comfortable accommodations enhanced your travel experience. Our team is thrilled that the on-site restaurant and bar met your expectations and our colleagues' friendly demeanor contributed positively to your stay. We can't wait to welcome you back in the future.

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