• Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Just 4 minutes’ walk away from the shopping, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile, the newly renovated The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown at the Riverwalk offers on-site dining, 24-hour fitness centre and WiFi. Featuring views of the city or the Chicago River, every room at Royal Sonesta Chicago provides a 48-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator. A coffee maker is also included. The Hotel provides the following service for a fee: bottled water. Royal Sonesta Chicago modern American tavern, Hoyt's, serves Midwestern-inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also boasts views of the Chicago River. A business centre, ballroom and meeting space are available on-site . The Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are both less than a mile away from the hotel. The Theatre District is a 5-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Royal Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

American, Breakfast to go

Private parking available


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • A
    Artur
    United States United States
    Location of the hotel being right on the river which allowed us to see the water being dyed green for St Patty's day. Being close allowed for us to be able to run back to the room when it got cold or we wanted to just get inside.
  • Stephan
    South Africa South Africa
    Great view from our room. overlooking the river. Big spacious room. Very clean bathroom and comfortable queen size beds.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, room was a good comfortable size for my needs, room and bathroom were both clean and tidy. Decorated well, with all the main amenities you'd want, including a good speed of WiFi which I needed for my work. Good walking distance to...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Hoyt's American Tavern
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

Facilities of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$75 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 79. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply and will be communicated by the property.

The Pet Fee is a Non-Refundable $100 per stay fee. A maximum of two dogs per room are permitted.

Please note that breakfast-inclusive rates are for 2-persons maximum and do not include tax and tip.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  • The prices at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental

  • The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown has 1 restaurant:

    • Hoyt's American Tavern

  • Room options at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Apartment

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
    • Breakfast to go

  • The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is 700 yards from the centre of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.