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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Chicago Riverwalk

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(108 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • River view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 157 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown

Downtown Chicago
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,574 reviews
The price is CA $157
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown

About the area

Chicago

Central Chicago getaway .A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from Chicago Riverwalk and within a 5-minute walk of Michigan Avenue. Also, Millennium Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Grant Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LH Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Brewhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace at Trump - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4-star Art Deco hotel near Chicago Riverwalk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 18 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 16000 square feet (1486 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 381 guestrooms or units
  • 39 levels
  • 16000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1486 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers 381 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 37-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 4 miles (USD 58 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 32 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.

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 78 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 58 per night (4 mi away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2604 out of 3337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 436 out of 3337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 3337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 3337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 3337 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you like to see the river. It was very small hotel coming from the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Ave. It was beautiful & large. I did want to stay near the river this was main reason for choosing the Royal Sonesta
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, GILBERT

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, beautiful hotel and a clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra, Fort Worth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and room! All employees were so nice and helpful. Check in was a breeze. The guys out front so nice and helpful. Great location less than 10 minutes from so many things. Will definitely be staying here again.
Front Entrance
Lobby
Hoyts (Bar & Restaurant)
Front of Lobby
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chavez

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonelo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro, san german

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Service was great! Good size room for 4 people!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

THADDEUS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It felt like a nice 3 star hotel. It is old very dated and it has NOT been fully renovated as advertised. The staff was very pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jagannathan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheng-Che

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, view, and service were all fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Room was perfect. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrese

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time visiting Chicago. The hotel is in a great spot with subway, public transportation and so much within walking distance. The room was amazingly comfortable and large with great views of the river and surrounding city. Complimentary Nespresso coffee maker and pods in the room with complementary bottled water was great. One of the best Hotel experiences of my life and we have stayed in our fare share of hotels. I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious corner unit with amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danica (Donna)

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025