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The Westin Boston Seaport DistrictvsThe Royal Sonesta Boston

Both hotels are praised by professionals. On balance, Royal Sonesta Boston is preferred by most professionals compared to The Westin Boston Waterfront. Royal Sonesta Boston comes in at #22 in Boston with praise from 11 reviewers like Rough Guide, Star Service and Lonely Planet.

The Westin Boston Seaport District
7/10
425 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
From $113/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The only hotel attached to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the Westin offers the chain's abundant amenities, including Heavenly Beds, in its signature contemporary style." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The South Boston property is connected to the enormous Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, a magnet for men and women wearing suits and badges." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This 793-room, sleek, modern, 16-story hotel is a fantastic option for travelers with business at the attached convention center." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Connected to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, this property contains vast amounts of meeting space."
Star Service Star Service
"Guests here enjoy direct access to the World Trade Center and Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (accessible by a covered glass walkway). " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Convention-goers will love this hotel, as it is connected to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and has 70,000 square feet of meeting space."
Zagat Zagat
3.8
"This "lovely hotel" has "big and spacious" rooms, some with "fabulous views of the harbor", and is attached to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Pure relaxation in a waterfront location. Less than three miles from Logan airport and minutes from many of Boston's inviting attractions.By Westin AFAR." Full review
The Royal Sonesta Boston
8/10
40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142
From $109/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This luxurious hotel is popular with business travelers and with families, who enjoy the huge pool." Full review
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The East Tower underwent a $6-million refurbishment in 2011; request a room there if possible.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Right next to the Charles River, the certified-green Sonesta has one of the best city skyline and sunset views in Boston." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Royal Sonesta looks over the Charles River from the Cambridge side, with views of Boston Harbor and downtown Boston." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Royal Sonesta boasts a prime location on the pathway along the Charles River. Many of the comfortable rooms have river views and public areas are noted for outstanding art works."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Luxury quarters with good views of the Boston skyline, and a free on-site shuttle available to whisk you around town."
Gayot Gayot
"This hotel, with views of the Charles River or Boston skyline, offers a wealth of amenities for the leisure or business traveler."
Zagat Zagat
3.7
"Fans of this Cambridge chain outpost praise its "family feel", as well as guestrooms armed with "modern touches" and "spectacular" views of the skyline and Charles River."
Star Service Star Service
"This place provides better crossover opportunities than Hyatt or nearby Marriott. In short, it is a better choice for individuals with business or pleasure in this university town." Full review
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Rooms in the -02 series are the ones to request for their spectacular views of the city and Longfellow Bridge.
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Appealing to both business and leisure travellers, the riverside Royal Sonesta offers an ideal location, close to both Boston and Cambridge, with plenty of perks." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Besides the luxurious rooms and up-to-date amenities, come to the Royal Sonesta to admire the incredible contemporary art collection." Full review
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