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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel near Chicago Riverwalk

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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Lobby
Fridge, coffee/tea maker
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Room options

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

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

  • 60 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

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 89 sq m
  • River view
  • 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)

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

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, 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
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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 Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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, 2 Queen Beds, River View

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 46 sq m
  • Water view
  • 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)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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, 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, 1 King Bed, River View

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 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 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 Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 72 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 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 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 Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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 Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • 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

  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.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 - 0.0 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Base Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Travelle Kitchen + Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 available (USD 58 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night)

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

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 75 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 58 per night
  • 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1985 out of 2633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 2633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 2633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 2633 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sikandar

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect hotel for St. Patrick’s Day! Our city-view room offers the best vantage point to enjoy the festivities. For parking, we have valet service or convenient self-parking just a short 10-minute walk from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay ., unfortunately we had some loud neighbors we had to call security multiple times starting at 3am and 4 and 5 cause the people staying across from us were super loud and I know I wasn’t the only one to called and complained about it., other than that the place it great to stay at super convenient spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing and Lucas was my favorite of the staff’s employees. He is so kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann-Marie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has an excellent location and our room was great. We stayed for St Patrick’s weekend and both the hotel and the attached Hoyts restaurant had special party events. It was so busy that it took 20min standing in a line to get an elevator to my room. The hotel guests were not give any priority over the general public and it was very crowded and chaotic. As a guest I was very disappointed it was so difficult to simply get some food from Hoyts or even just go to the lobby with it taking 30min. I will say tho, all the staff was very friendly and did their best to manage in a very disorganized situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

The staff was amazing, extremely helpful with the weekend been so busy with the St. Patrick celebrations. I will definitely return again...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great downtown location.

Rooms very clean. Great location by the river and Michigan Avenue. Staff was friendly and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very happy 70th!

The staff did everything they could to help me celebrate my birthday with my three daughters! They even sang(!) and were quick to bring water and extra towels to our very spacious room. They also were able to upgrade our room so that we had the river right outside our window. This was a great location and we will very definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Panizo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, great atmosphere and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and clean rooms with the best price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xhejsika

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved every single thing about this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it

We ate at the restaurant at the hotel and the food was great. The breakfast sandwich is a must. The hotel staff was very friendly. Hotel in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025