The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4 stars
71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Chicago, IL
+1 312 346 7100
8.8
Very good
based on 3424 reviews
3,424 reviews
Tue 16/6
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Wed 17/6
2 guests, 1 room
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£91
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
£110
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£127
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Overview

Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront is located in Chicago and is close to the Art Institute of Chicago. Views of Chicago River and the local area can also be admired from the property.

This art deco hotel provides an in-house fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and a ballroom. Staff are available 24/7 and can help with booking tours and tickets.

Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront provides chic rooms equipped with a hair dryer, plus all the essentials to ensure a comfortable stay.

During their stay, guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Hoyt's, which offers American dishes. A choice of cafés and restaurants can also be found nearby.

The hotel is situated on the shores of Lake Michigan and is within walking distance of the Chicago Theater and the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Magnificent Mile, Chicago Loop and Millennium Park are a short stroll away.

8.8
Very good rating
Based on 3,424 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Tue 16/6
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Wed 17/6
King room, 1 king bed
£91
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£130
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
£110
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 twin bed
£210
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£279
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£114
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£181
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
£220
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
£119
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
£199
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£120
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£127
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
£148
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King room, 1 king bed
£125
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
£134
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£125
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
£177
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
£182
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£142
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£161
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
£178
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
£144
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£224
nightly with fees
Premier Room, bed type unknown
£288
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£148
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
£172
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 1 king bed
£221
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
£159
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
£209
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 king bed
£216
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
£167
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
£255
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 1 king bed
£277
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
£170
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£172
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
£225
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
£184
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
£188
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£277
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£188
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
£268
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
£231
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£311
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Amenities at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Hypoallergenic

Basics

  • Wi-Fi (surcharge)
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

General

  • Family rooms
  • Slippers
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

8.8
Very good
3424 verified ratings
Wonderful
1890
Very good
605
Good
467
Okay
167
Fair
149
Mediocre
52
Poor
94

Summary of reviews

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Guests frequently praised the hotel's excellent location, cleanliness, spacious rooms, and friendly staff. Many appreciated the amazing views and modern aesthetic. However, some guests expressed dissatisfaction with the valet and parking services, service inconsistencies, and occasional noise disturbances. Overall, the hotel is well-regarded for its prime location and comfortable accommodations but could improve on service and parking clarity.
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10
Wonderful
Smilie, Sept 2025
The staff were awesome . Shout to Josh ! He was very helpful with great customer service.
10
Wonderful
Charlie, Jan 2020
Pros (+) Room, Location
10
Wonderful
Bob, Feb 2019
Pros (+) Suite type room for affordable price. Wonderful access to Michigan Ave, Art Museum, and river. Breakfast included was great.
Cons (-) Charging $300 for potential incidental usage is exorbitant.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2018
Pros (+) That shower in the king room was to die for.
Cons (-) No air vents in the bathroom.
7.1
Good
Anonymous, Sept 2018
Pros (+) The staff was excellent. Very helpful, respectful, and pleasant. The doorman, Mark, had exceptional guest service skills. I felt completely taken care of.
Cons (-) The room was hot and muggy, which didn't change despite having the thermostat set as low as it would go. The elevators took FOREVER. It was not uncommon to wait 10-15 minutes once calling the elevator to have it arrive. Food in the hotel was fine, nothing special and expensive.
7.4
Good
Josh, Jul 2018
Pros (+) Great downtown location
Cons (-) An elevator was down for a major overhaul, fine. One of the three remaining was getting stuck on floors for extended periods of time, and we heard it even fell four floors while someone was on it. Customer’s safety is clearly not a number one concern for this hotel.
8.5
Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2018
Pros (+) Great price and location.
Cons (-) The bathroom was not clean, there was a previous guest's hair all over the shower walls. It was pretty disgusting.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The reviews worried me but this hotel is amazing and the staff is very helpful. We arrived late (1:30 am) and was given one of their vacation rentals and were told we would need to move to another room the next morning. They upgraded us to a corner room suite for our full stay. The view of the river was perfect!
Cons (-) Facing the Trump Tower.......
7.7
Good
Anonymous, Aug 2017
Pros (+) Riverfront central location next to Michigan Avenue. The view outside the window of the river is great, Trump Tower is a matter of taste. The gym is fantastic with nice equipment, a great view and it is empty in the mornings. Hoyt's is a nice bar.
Cons (-) No minibar or snacks for kids. Big complimentary Bottled water, creamer and sugar for coffee are prerequisites for a grand hotel. Parking is tight even with valet parking with congestion outside the hotel.
6.5
Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2017
Pros (+) Perfect location, easy access to shopping, restaurants and museums
Cons (-) A/C unit blew like a box fan and was quite annoying and not adjustable, toilet clogged and took time for staff to assist, we had a rental car and parking onsite was convenient but outrageously priced...in hindsight I would have booked elsewhere.

Location

71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue Bridge196 yd
  • Chicago Theater288 yd
  • Millennium Park0.4 mi
  • Magnificent Mile0.5 mi
  • Michigan Avenue0.5 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago0.6 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art0.7 mi
  • River North0.7 mi
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building0.7 mi
  • Willis Tower0.8 mi
  • Grant Park0.8 mi
  • Navy Pier1.2 mi

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Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, plan to stay on a Sunday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £455, while the most expensive was £455.
  • How long should you stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

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  • Where is The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown located?

    The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is located at 71 East Wacker Drive in Loop, 0.8 miles from the centre of Chicago. Michigan Avenue Bridge is the closest landmark to The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown.

  • How far is The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown from the airport?

    The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is 9.3 miles from Chicago Midway.

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0.8 mi
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