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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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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Artist Suite)

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Spa

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.At this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Michigan Avenue and State Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Chicago Riverwalk is within half a mile (1 km) and Millennium Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Snickers Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yardbird - ‬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
  • 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 minibars. 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. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered on request and refrigerators can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 65 per night); discounts available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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 (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.
  • 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 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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 78 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per day

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

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1676 out of 2356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 2356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 2356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 2356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2356 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean hotel. Convenient to our desired destinations in the city. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with everything!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were incredible! Super friendly and helpful, Antwoine helped a lot with our bags haha, he was amazing. All made our Chicago trip great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vagik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is clean and close to cicty center
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The swimming pool is nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great. Room needs more lighting. All the lights had to be turned on manually. None of them were connected to a wall switch. Wish they had room service. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpful, rooms modern and comfy, great happy hour! Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and very clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very subpar stay. It's too bad because we were looking forward to it. Won't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Xerxes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great stay.

Room was cleaned daily. Great space and loca.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay. The amenities were as advertised and the staff was accommodating. Two items or feedback reduced the rating slightly: 1. Pillow were not firm. We requested firmer pillows but they only brought more very soft pillows. Seem comfy at first but no support and impacted both our sleep. 2. A/C was just OK. It was warm for September, but we had to have the thermostat to its lowest setting at 65 to be comfortable sleeping. We kept the curtains closed all day too - the room does let in some beautiful views and a lot of sun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very good; the staff was very friendly ... very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aarti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only critique I would offer is that we needed to give the front desk a heads up for cleaning service upon leaving for a day trip. We called downstairs for extra towels a couple of times.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location with everything near. Staff is wonderful and very knowledgeable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel offers nothing other than a room and a fitness center which we did not use. There is no food or drink available at the hotel. Women at the front desk were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very calming environment inside the hotel, and the terrace was a great place to get away from the city noise
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025