The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Chicago Riverwalk

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, located near Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park, offers an upscale retreat with a 24-hour gym and business center. Enjoy American cuisine at Hoyt's American Tavern or relax at the bar while taking advantage of in-room WiFi; previous guests rave about the dining options, central location, and helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is €221
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 89 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 46 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Map
71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

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

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 49 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 26 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 4 min walk
  • State Station - 4 min walk
  • Lake Station - 6 min walk

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

You'll be in a fantastic location at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, only a five-minute walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Hoyt's Chicago, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Chicago Theatre and Millennium Park. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Randolph-Wabash Station is 4 minutes and State Station is 4 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 381 rooms
    • Arranged over 39 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 78 per night)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
    • Off-site parking nearby (USD 58 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (16000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 84
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 77
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 89
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch plasma TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Special features

Dining

Hoyt's Chicago – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 78 per night
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 58 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Hotel
Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Riverfront
71 Hotel Chicago
Hotel 71 Chicago
The Royal Sonesta Chicago
Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Chicago
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 78 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an on-site casino at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (9-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Yes, Hoyt's Chicago offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown like?

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is located by the river in Downtown Chicago, a short 4-minute walk from Randolph-Wabash Station and 2 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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River
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River view
Parking
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What guests liked

  • The property's location offers easy access to a variety of dining options and restaurants. (18 reviews)
  • The property's gym was clean, well-equipped, and had a great selection of equipment, including Peloton bikes. (10 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property restaurant was consistently described as very good, delicious, and fantastic. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Nice location, great staff
3-night trip

10/10

Great staff and beautiful rooms!
3-night trip

10/10

Great trip!
4-night trip

10/10

Great location. Amazing view from river view rooms.
3-night trip

10/10

Fantastic location, near many attractions. Put on your walking shoes!
1-night trip

10/10

Had a wonderful stay in Chicago at the Royal Sonesta while there for 3 days. Front desk staff was all really friendly. Lucas out front was amazing, couldn’t say anything bad at all about the place. The room was really nice and perfect location.
3-night trip

10/10

Hotel was very nice, in a great location, and the room was spacious. Only complaint which isn’t related to the hotel, but the restaurant at the hotel was underwhelming for a nice hotel like this.
3-night trip

10/10

Great location and wonderful room!
3-night trip

10/10

We absolutely loved our stay!
5-night trip

10/10

Great location!! Walkable to almost everything you’d like to see downtown. Comfy bed and nice bathroom!! I would definitely stay again :)
3-night trip

10/10

Great location! Nice staff and spacious rooms. Beautiful view of the river
1-night trip

10/10

Staff of great
2-night trip

10/10

Great rooms in an amazing location. Impeccable service
1-night trip

10/10

Must stay, great city location!
1-night trip

10/10

Nice place. Clean and roomy and good service.
2-night trip

10/10

The front desk staff was amazing! Especially Shetara and the valet attendants were very helpful and friendly.
1-night trip

10/10

Perfect location for St Patty's Day!
4-night trip

10/10

Loved every single thing about this hotel
3-night trip

10/10

The hotel has a wonderful ubication. The rooms are very comfortable.
4-night trip

10/10

Nothing but good things to say about the Royal Sonesta. The staff was all extremely nice, check-in was smooth, the rooms were clean and the view was incredible.
4-night trip

10/10

Disappointed there was no room service. Also surprised that there was a $50 fee for checking in early. Otherwise, the hotel is in a great location. It was super clean and my room was fantastic!
3-night trip

10/10

Great staff!
3-night trip

10/10

Excellent location. Loved the St Patrick’s Day party.
4-night trip

10/10

The balance between value, location, elegance, cleanliness, and top-of-the-line perks is unique, making it the best option to stay in Chicago
1-night trip

8/10

Friendly staff Fast Valet Parking Best river view
2-night trip