The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4 stars
8,8
Very good
based on 3470 reviews
3 470 reviews
71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
+1 312 346 7100
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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
3470 reviews

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Amenities at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Reviews of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

8,8
Very good
3470 verified ratings
Wonderful
1947
Very good
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Good
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Okay
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152
Mediocre
53
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99

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's excellent location, with many noting its proximity to attractions and beautiful river views. The staff was frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, contributing positively to guests' experiences. Many guests also found the beds comfortable and appreciated the spacious rooms. However, several reviews mentioned issues with value for price, citing high costs and unmet expectations for certain amenities or room types. Overall, the positives centered on location, service, and comfort, making the hotel a popular choice for visitors.
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Location10 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Bed Comfort8 out of 10
Room Size7.5 out of 10
Value for Price3.5 out of 10
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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 Bridge188 m
  • Chicago Theater253 m
  • Millennium Park0.6 km
  • Magnificent Mile0.8 km
  • Michigan Avenue0.8 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago0.9 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art1.1 km
  • River North1.2 km
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building1.2 km
  • Willis Tower1.3 km
  • Grant Park1.3 km
  • Navy Pier1.9 km

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

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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The cheapest month to stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is January, with an average nightly rate of R3 051. The most expensive month is September at R7 552 per night.

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The cheapest day to book The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is Tuesday, with an average nightly rate of R5 296. The most expensive day is Wednesday at R6 056 per night.

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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, 1,3 km from the centre of Chicago. Michigan Avenue Bridge is the closest landmark to The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown.

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

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    The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is 14,9 km from Chicago Midway.

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1,3 km
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