The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4 stars
8,8
Very good
based on 3460 reviews
3 460 reviews
71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
+1 312 346 7100
Wed 19/8
-
Thu 20/8
2 guests, 1 room
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R1 977
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King room, 1 king bed
R1 977
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R2 570
Standard Room, bed type unknown
R2 744
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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
3460 reviews

Latest deals for The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Wed 19/8
-
Thu 20/8
King room, 1 king bed
R1 977
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R2 807
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R2 570
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 twin bed
R4 537
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R6 040
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
R2 744
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
R3 214
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R3 914
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R2 908
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
R3 834
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R2 959
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
R3 036
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
R6 194
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R3 069
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
R3 844
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 1 king bed
R9 834
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
R3 112
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R4 846
nightly with fees
Premier Room, bed type unknown
R6 226
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R3 196
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
R3 707
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 1 king bed
R4 786
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
R3 459
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R3 620
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
R6 320
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R3 463
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
R4 720
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
R4 904
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R3 775
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R3 787
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
R4 854
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
R3 973
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, bed type unknown
R4 070
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R5 874
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R4 067
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R5 799
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
R4 516
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 king bed
R4 679
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R4 887
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
R4 750
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 2 queen beds
R5 732
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
R6 026
nightly with fees
Deluxe room, 1 king bed
R4 983
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
R5 408
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

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
3460 verified ratings
Wonderful
1914
Very good
612
Good
466
Okay
167
Fair
152
Mediocre
53
Poor
96

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's excellent central location, clean rooms, and spacious accommodations. Many found the staff friendly and helpful, and appreciated the comfortable beds and modern amenities. However, some guests reported issues with parking, service inconsistencies, and occasional maintenance problems in rooms. The overall experience was positive, especially for those prioritizing location and cleanliness.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Room Size8.5 out of 10
Service5 out of 10
Parking3 out of 10
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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 Bridge179 m
  • Chicago Theater263 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 Park1.4 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

Which month has the cheapest rates at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest month to stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is January, with an average nightly rate of R2 932. The most expensive month is June at R6 464 per night.

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Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

The cheapest day to book The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is Sunday, with an average nightly rate of R3 919. The most expensive day is Wednesday at R9 063 per night.

How far in advance should you book The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Based on hotel prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

To get the best price at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, book around 9 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 45% compared to booking last minute.

FAQs when booking at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  • 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.

  • 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 15 km from Chicago Midway.

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1,3 km
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