Royal Sonesta Boston Wedding
If you’re looking for an elegant Boston wedding venue, the Royal Sonesta should be at the top of your list. This luxurious hotel offers a variety of ballroom and event spaces that can accommodate weddings of all sizes. Plus, its central location in the heart of downtown Boston makes it easy for guests to get to. If you’re planning a wedding in Boston, make sure to check out the Royal Sonesta – you won’t be disappointed!
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How much is a Royal Sonesta Boston wedding?
Fees vary depending on if you’re going to use it for your wedding ceremony or reception.
- The site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season starts at $15,000, while $20,000 for peak seasons.
- The site fee for wedding ceremonies for both peak and off-peak seasons starts at $1,000.
- They also have wedding packages that you can choose from. This makes your upcoming wedding hassle-free.
What is included in the site fee for a Royal Sonesta Boston wedding?
- Chairs
- Event Planning
- Glassware
- Linens
- Tables
How many wedding guests can the Royal Sonesta Boston hold?
The maximum capacity at the Royal Sonesta is as follows:
- Cocktail Party Style – 450
- Ceremony – 450
- Seated Dinner 350
What are the wedding location options at Royal Sonesta Boston?
You have a lot of options at the Royal Sonesta Boston.
- Grand Ballroom
- You just can’t get a better view of the Charles River & the Boston Skyline than from the Grand Ballroom. Floor-to-ceiling mirrors, custom wall sconces & innovative lighting will all accentuate the view of the Charles River and Boston Skyline for your wedding.
- Longfellow Ballroom
- Royal Sonesta Boston’s new Longfellow Suites will allow your guests the best of both worlds. Windows along the full length of the Longfellow Suites offer stunning views of the Boston Skyline and with French Doors leading out onto a Private Terrace, your guests just can’t get any closer to the Charles River!
- Riverside Terrace
- Royal Sonesta Boston offers your guests the only 3,800 square foot private outdoor space this side of the Charles River. The Riverside Terrace is a premier venue offering a Boston Skyline backdrop making it the perfect location for an outdoor wedding or cocktail reception.
- Riverfront Room
- It’s all in the name. The Riverfront is the Charles River. With floor-to-ceiling windows that extend the length of the room, the view of the Charles River and Boston skyline — is second to none.
What hotel should I get ready in for my Royal Sonesta Boston wedding?
You can also book your accommodation at the Royal Sonesta Boston. They have fabulous bedroom suites that can double as your bridal suite and even your honeymoon suite. Having such wonderful scenery in this hotel will not let you think twice that you want to stay here too!
Nonetheless, there are still other options you can choose from.
- Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge
- Holiday Inn Express Boston-Cambridge
- The Boxer Boston
- Kendall Hotel
These hotels are less than 1 mile from the Royal Sonesta Boston.
What are the best places to take wedding photos at Royal Sonesta Boston?
The view of the Charles River from the Royal Sonesta is picture-perfect, you couldn’t ask for a better backdrop. This hotel is also conveniently located near various attractions and cultural centers, including Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall, and Harvard University.
Who is the caterer for Royal Sonesta Boston weddings?
Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate family celebration or a magnificent ballroom fete, Royal Sonesta Boston is prepared to deliver a wedding to remember.
Royal Sonesta Boston prides itself on dining experiences inspired by its destination. Explore fresh ingredients and locally sourced provisions to help make your celebration a one to be spoken about for years to come.
You can choose from their catering options or have your menu customized.
What parking options are available for my Royal Sonesta Boston wedding guests?
Enjoy parking privileges in Royal Sonesta Boston’s covered parking garage, located adjacent to the hotel’s front entrance. Parking rates apply. You can contact the concierge for additional parking concerns or arrangements.
Hotel Self-Parking Rates
0 – 1 hour $10
1 – 2 hours $18
2 – 3 hours $26
3 – 4 hours $34
4 – 24 hours $44
Overnight self-parking for hotel guests – $42
What are the amenities for a Royal Sonesta Boston wedding?
- Ceremony Area
- Covered Outdoors Space
- Dressing Room
- Handicap Accessible
- Indoor Event Space
- Liability Insurance
- On-Site Accommodations
- Outdoor Event Space
- Reception Area
- Wireless Internet
What are some recent reviews from couples who got married at Royal Sonesta Boston?
The Royal Sonesta Boston was quite simply the perfect wedding venue for us. The physical space, the hospitality, and the food quality all exceeded our expectations. Our wedding planner, Jim Anello was exceptional to work with. He is the ultimate professional and ensured everything we wanted for our wedding was available. During the wedding planning process, he was very responsive and answered all of our questions, and made our ideas possible! During the actual wedding weekend, he treated us and all of our guests like VIPs and the entire hotel service staff were exceptional hosts.
We currently live out of the Boston area as do many of our family and friends so it was important for us to select a hotel location that offered access to all things Boston. Hosting both the ceremony and reception at the hotel also provided easy flow for our entire wedding. In addition to being perfectly situated, the actual space where we hosted our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were beautiful with clear views of the back bay skyline. There are views of the skyline and lots of green areas and unique sculptures and artwork around the property to take photos. The space generously accommodated our large number of wedding guests (200+). The boutique nature of the hotel was comfortable and allowed our guests to organically run into each other throughout the weekend. We are still receiving rave reviews about the food and service from our guests! Jim and his team worked with us to ensure that the menu was specific to our tastes and was able to customize some specialty items. In addition, they were very accommodating and well trained on food allergies, which a few of our guests required attention to. The hotel staff even ensured that my husband and I received our special dessert the next day since they knew it was unlikely we would be able to partake during the reception. We cannot thank the entire team and the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston for going above and beyond for us and our guests and ensuring we had our amazing wedding weekend!
- Leah
The perfect experience from start to finish! My husband and I recently hosted our wedding at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston and when we reflect back on our day, there’s nothing we would’ve done differently. The team at the Sonesta is elite; Michael Foley did a great job coordinating our vision to life. He personifies a high sense of urgency, is a very detailed planner, extremely knowledgeable, and infuses positive energy the entire time. Michael was always available to answer our questions and gave us helpful suggestions along the way. We did our wedding planning out of state and Michael was integral in organizing our big day. We received so many compliments when it came to our wedding venue, service, food, spacious dance floor, accommodating staff…truly a one-stop shop with 5-star service. A dedicated team, a joy to work with, and committed to making the most amazing wedding exactly what you want…The Royal Sonesta is your perfect wedding venue!
- Alysse
Oh my goodness I don’t even know where to start. Our wedding coordinator in the grand ballroom was absolutely amazing. He kept everything so professional and made my wedding feel like a fairytale. I know I had been annoying with my emails but he always had a prompt and professional response. He truly helped us stay within our budget and gave us recommendations on where we could make our changes. The food was out of this world, and the late-night snacks will be talked about for ages. Michael checked on us throughout the reception to make sure everything was perfect, and it was thanks to him. I highly recommend Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston as your wedding venue!
- Karen
I selected the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston as our wedding venue due to its location, view, and modern decor. That seemed like the makings of the perfect wedding venue for me, but the actual services were so much more than I could have ever imagined. The wedding packages included everything: food, wedding cake, servers, day-of-coordinator, linens, tables/chairs, all table settings, and a bridal suite! My coordinator Michael organized all the vendors so that all I had to worry about on my wedding day was getting married. From the moment I checked in for the big weekend, the suite, located on the top floor, was jaw-dropping with a full 180-degree view of the city, 2 balconies, 2 bathrooms, a parlor, and of course the bedroom. I was able to get ready in the room making me feel like a true princess on my wedding day. From there, everything was orchestrated perfectly. The waitstaff was so attentive, I had friends and family come up to me to comment on how the entire event is impressive. The food was delicious and the cake package allowed me to design a gorgeous cake (which to me is such a nice touch) by The Icing on the Cake. Our guests raved about the amazing event coordination. Overall, the Royal Sonesta was able to be more than just the perfect location of my fairytale wedding that I will treasure forever, we really had a wonderful time.
- Ashley
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