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Royal Sonesta: Kids Love It

Where: 5 Cambridge Parkway [map], Cambridge, MA, United States, 02142

Looking for a good family hotel on the Cambridge side? Might want to check out the Royal Sonesta.  We ran into a mother/son who were in the midst of a weekender at the Royal Sonesta, and it was obvious this hotel pleased both generations. The son loved the fact that video games were "built into" his in room television set. The original Mario Brothers was his game of choice, and I quickly schooled him on where to find the beanstalk and the warp zones...rookie. The youngster was also extremely excited about the hotel's indoor pool, and the incredibly Charles River views from his hotel room. Meanwhile, the mother was excited that her son was happy and occupied, allowing her and her husband to enjoy the weekend. Furthermore, mom liked the Sonesta's service, and felt the hotel was "accustom to child guests".  To add to the family appeal of the Royal Sonesta, the Cambridgeside Galleria is right across the street.  In the mall you will find a good food court, a California Pizza Kitchen, and a kid friendly Cheesecake factory.

Finally, the property abuts both the Charles River and the Museum Of Science...and was a popular site of the now legendary Red Sox championship parade.

During the pleasant seasons, you can get yourself onto a Duck Boat, or one of the many other boating tours that will take you up and down the river.

The Royal Sonesta looks a bit worn inside, the carpets are old, and the decor a bit dated, however the lobby is wide open, and this place screams family hotel, so if that is what you are looking for, put this place on your list.