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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Meeting facility
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Overview of The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

VIP Access

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property
8.4 out of 10 Very good
8.4/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMillennium Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationWillis Tower2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrant Park2 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)35 min drive

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

About this area

Chicago

Located near the beach, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Millennium Park and Grant Park, while Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Soldier Field, and consider making time for Field Museum of Natural History, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 15 min walk
  • Willis Tower - 2 min drive
  • Grant Park - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 12 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Snicker's - 1 min walk
  • Weber Grill Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Kitchen + Kocktails - 2 min walk
  • Howl at the Moon - 2 min walk
  • O'Callaghan's - 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 is located close to Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre, and provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The onsite American cuisine restaurant, CBR, features brunch and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Valet parking (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, a ballroom, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location
Room features
All 261 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Property is disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Safety measures

Gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 55 per night); discounts available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 76 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • CBR

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8,150 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom available in select rooms
  • Elevator (42 inches wide door)
  • In-room accessibility available in select rooms
  • Roll-in shower available in select rooms
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4 PM - 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 per room
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 28 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 76 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 55 per night (0.1 mi 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

As of May 29, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North on May 30, 2023 start from CA $243.84, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North pet-friendly?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North allows pets (limit 2 per room). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Valet parking is available for USD 76 per day.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Check-in is from 4 PM - anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of State Street, Michigan Avenue, and Chicago Riverwalk. Millennium Park and Grant Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 2-minute walk and State Station is 7 minutes.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 57%
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 22%
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 11%
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 5%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1004 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 4%

8.9/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.5/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.3/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

corie, silvis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel staff was SO amazing & accomodating - everything was clean & well decorated, the pool was beautiful & the rooftop was AWESOME to hang out on! sarah at the front desk was the absolute best!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing! They are friendly and very attentive. Staff always had a smile on their face and were always available to help, answer questions and give suggestions to eateries. The indoor pool and outdoor patio were also amazing! Great viiews and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Namoka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. The property lacked amenities. There was no room service, snack or soda machines. There was no microwave, coffee machine or fridge in the room. For the price range a mini nar should have been peesent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amrit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a really nice neighborhood, is clean and staffs were really friendly and nice. The rooms were nice and clean and had great views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to good shopping, dining and the friendliness of all the staff at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect and it's amazing to find such a quiet place in the middle of everything. The restaurant is not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and very pleasant staff! Can’t beat the location being near the river, mall, Magnificent Mile, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Juan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walking distance to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tazcia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The level of customer service from the doorman to the receptionist to the dining waitresses was over the top best service ever!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023