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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Michigan Avenue

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

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Exterior
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Meeting facility
Meeting facility

Overview of The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Popular LocationChicago Station (Red Line)8 min walk
  • Popular LocationLaSalle Street Station7 min drive
  • Popular LocationChicago Union Station9 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)31 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Spa Suite)

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Spa Suite)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Tub)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Tub)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (The Artist Suite)

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

View from room

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Tub)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Tub)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll find Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. Also, Chicago Theatre is within half a mile (1 km) and Millennium Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 4 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 12 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nordstrom - 3 min walk
  • Weber Grill Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • UNO Pizzeria & Grill - 3 min walk
  • Rossi's Liquors - 2 min walk
  • Shaw's Crab House - 2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5-star luxury hotel near Michigan Avenue
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 8150 square feet (757 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the luxury The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 261 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 8150 sq ft of conference space
  • 757 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers 261 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and refrigerators can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking for USD 65 per night; discounts available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 65 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Chicago Palomar
Palomar Chicago
Palomar Hotel
Palomar Hotel Chicago
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago
Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1133 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
It was great everyone was really nice & the room was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was amazing, the location was within walking distance, the restaurant CBR had excellent food.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

REGINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable and nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Farajallah, Dearborn heights

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Araceli, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location - will return
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

VITO

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023