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8.4

1,946 reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, 60601, Illinois, United States

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Welcome to The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown! With its prime location at 71 East Wacker Drive, this 4-star hotel is the perfect choice for travelers looking to experience all that Chicago has to offer. Conveniently situated just 2.9mi from the city center, you'll be just a stone's throw away from popular attractions and exciting activities.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers an array of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Wake up and start your day with a delicious breakfast, included with your stay. The hotel offers pet-friendly accommodations (additional charges may apply), free WiFi, and air conditioning for your convenience. The 24-hour front desk is ready to assist you with any needs or inquiries, and the fitness center is available for those looking to stay active. Don't forget to take in the stunning river view from your room or enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant.

With 1,898 reviews, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown has received high praise from satisfied guests. With prices starting from just $134, this hotel offers a great value for your stay in the Windy City. Book your stay today and experience the excitement and luxury that The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown has to offer.

Get ready to indulge in a culinary experience at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown with its on-site restaurant, Hoyt's American Tavern. This American cuisine hotspot is the perfect place to satisfy your taste buds and enjoy a delicious meal. Whether you're in the mood for classic comfort food or contemporary dishes, Hoyt's American Tavern has something for everyone. From burgers and sandwiches to fresh seafood and mouthwatering desserts, you'll find an array of delectable options to choose from. So, sit back, relax, and let the talented chefs at Hoyt's American Tavern take you on a culinary journey.

When it comes to payment options, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers a wide range of accepted methods, making it convenient for every traveler. You can use Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Maestro, Carte Blanche, or UnionPay to settle your bill. Please note that cash is not accepted at this hotel. So, leave your worries behind and enjoy a seamless and hassle-free experience when it comes to paying for your stay.

Looking for the perfect room to suit your needs? The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown has a variety of room types available. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with your family, there's something for everyone. From the spacious King City View room with its stunning views, to the luxurious One-Bedroom King Suite, you'll find comfort and style in every corner. Each room is thoughtfully designed and equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. So, sit back and relax in the plush bedding, take in the beautiful river view, or simply unwind in the spacious accommodations. Your stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown will be nothing short of extraordinary.

Closest airports

Chicago Midway International Airport

9.3mi

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

15.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

River view

Kitchenware

Elevator

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Rooms

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King/2 Queen Room

2 Queen Size Beds

1 King Size Bed

Minibar

Wheelchair accessible

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Room Standard includes either 2 queen-size beds 150-154 width or a king-size bed 150-183 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

One-Bedroom Lasalle Suite in The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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Lasalle Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

960 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Coffee machine

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Indulge in luxury with our One-Bedroom Lasalle Suite, offering sweeping city views and a spacious 786 sqft of modern comfort. With a King-size bed, a sofa bed, and amenities such as a fully-equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV, this suite is perfect for 3 adults and 2 children seeking a relaxing and stylish stay.

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Suite, Accessible, Skyline View

1 King Size Bed

960 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

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Skyline Suite - King - Mobility Accessible - Roll-In Shower is 958 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus extra beds on demand and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Deluxe King with City View in The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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Deluxe, King, City View

1 King Size Bed

450 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

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Located on a high floor with a city view, this spacious 450 square-foot guestroom features one king bed with plush bedding, armchair, table and chair. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, flat-screen television, a laptop-size safe, coffee maker.

Columbus Studio - King in The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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Columbus Studio, King

1 King Size Bed

650 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Wifi

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Welcome to the Columbus Studio - King room, a spacious suite offering 420 sqft of luxurious comfort. With a magnificent city view, private bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen, this room is perfect for up to 3 adults and 2 children. Enjoy modern amenities such as free Wifi, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a delightful stay. Unwind in the hypoallergenic bedding or take advantage of the convenient location, with various attractions easily accessible from this upper floor suite.

Royal King with River Views in The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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Royal, King, River View

1 King Size Bed

450 sqft

River view

City view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

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The double room features a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

One Bedroom State Suite Hearing Accessible in The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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State Suite, Accessible, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

935 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Coffee machine

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Experience the ultimate comfort and luxury in our spacious One-Bedroom State Suite - Mobility Roll-In Shower. With stunning city views, a fully equipped kitchen, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, this suite is perfect for families of up to 3 adults and 2 children.

Junior King Suite-Fitness in The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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Junior Suite Fitness

1 King Size Bed

780 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our Junior King Suite-Fitness, a spacious 775 sqft suite boasting a stunning city view. Accommodating 3 adults and 2 children, this suite features a comfortable King size bed, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay.

One-Bedroom Lasalle Suite - Hearing Accessible in The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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Lasalle Suite, Accessible, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

960 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Coffee machine

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Experience the spacious and modern One-Bedroom Lasalle Suite, perfect for a comfortable stay for up to 3 adults and 2 children. Enjoy city views from your private oasis, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV, and thoughtful amenities like bathrobes, hardwood floors, and a coffee machine.

One Bedroom State Suite - King in The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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State Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1500 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Kitchenware

Coffee machine

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Experience ultimate luxury in our One Bedroom State Suite - King. With a spacious 936 sqft floor plan, breathtaking city views, a private bathroom, and top-notch amenities including a fully-equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, your stay with us will be nothing short of extraordinary. Perfect for families, this suite comfortably accommodates 3 adults and 2 children, ensuring a memorable and comfortable stay for all.

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Suite, Skyline View

1 King Size Bed

960 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

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x5

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Skyline Suite - King is 958 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus extra beds on demand and is Wheelchair-accessible.

King City View in The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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King Room, City View

1 King Size Bed

450 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in the spacious King City View room, showcasing breathtaking city views through large windows. Relax in comfort with a king size bed and enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine for a rejuvenating stay.

Guest reviews

8.4

1,946 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Bryan

10

June 2023

The staff were super friendly and helpful. The room had beautiful views of the river and city below. The bed was comfortable. Everything was very close to the hotel. Public transportation was easy to use. The riverwalk below provided a scenic walk with restaurants. TIP: On your way out, call (dial 0) each morning asking for fresh towels to be delivered. Place an online order for the Corner Bakery next door and pick it up on your way out. It's also easy to place an order for the hotel restaurant (Hoyt's) online and pick it up at the bar. They are open until 11pm.

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Tracy

8.2

August 2023

The location is excellent, very central/loop, and amazing views across the river. Our upgraded room was lovely and clean (albeit very very noisy, as low level facing road). Some of the staff at reception were lovely and very helpful - Deja and Dominic in particular. Gyn was lovely overlooking the river.

All rooms with city available were close to a noisy lift. We were re-roomed to an upgraded room with river view but unfortunately the cars/car radios were even more noisy. The member of staff checking us in was not very helpful. A large deposit is taken off credit card and there was some confusion around the final payment/refund. Also we booked with breakfast included, not something the hotel seems used to.

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Tina

10

May 2023

We were greeted every time we walked up to the entrance and walked through in the door with a smile and friendly. words. Charles was a very nice man and helpful with directions and helped us with a few suggestions we asked him about. He always offered to get us transportation if needed. Ben was the first employee we met and he checked us in and gave us an option to upgrade our room to a ‘River view’ and it was an awesome view… it made our hotel stay ! The River view was amazing to see when we came back to the hotel. Ben has great customer service skills and is very friendly. Great hotel experience … will definitely stay with your hotel when we’re are back in Chicago!

Not a thing…

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Chris

8.2

September 2023

Very convenient location, right on the Chicago River. We were upgraded to a suite for 3 nights that was remarkable, very comfortable and quiet.

By no fault of the hotel or the valet service, our car had 3 windows broken while in the valet garage. They are taking care of the claim, cleaned the glass out of the car, and put plastic on the windows. For the next 2 days the car was parked on Wacker right in front of the 24hr valet. Was a huge pain driving a car 540 miles home with 3 windows covered in plastic.

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Karen

9.1

April 2023

Room was very clean beautiful view room spacious close to everything the room could have used a microwave due too my having to spend for food everyday and throwaway any left over had we had a microwave we could have warmed up food but the room did have a refrigerator which was extremely helpful but everything was great would definitely be using them again loved the Royal Sonesta

Liked all could have had mini microwave in room

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Christine

9.1

August 2023

once we arrived, the staff were very helpful and responsive to our needs. the front desk, the restaurant, the luggage courier, the person who delivered our baby bed, the cleaning staff - ALL of our interactions were positive.

the customer service leading up to arrival could use help. There are clearly limitations with the booking.com platform connection, the phone service (getting to an actual person and not disconnected), and we were told early check in is impossible but in fact it was no problem.

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Saila

8.2

July 2022

Nicely renovated, clean and fresh hotel. Big room, with beautiful view to the river and the bed was extra comfy. Perfect location and attentive staff.

Would have given a better rating, but the breakfast was a huge disappointment. Only order from menu, not much variety, overpriced compared to what you get. Highly recommend to skip the hotels breakfast and go to another hotel nearby or the wonderful Goddess and the Baker. Unfortunately will not stay again, as especially on a business trip your mornings are tight so need to have breakfast on site. With a proper breakfast this would be my favourite spot to stay in Chicago.

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Vigneswari

10

June 2023

The hotel is located at the best location, the river view from the room is amazing during at night and on the day. Everything was perfect, the rooms were super clean, the bed was so good, nice decorations and I felt very secured. It was walking distance to the train station and you can even walk to the Navy Pier. The staffs were so friendly and welcome. They were very helpful in letting us know all the information that we ask.

Nothing

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Paolo

9.1

June 2022

We spent there three nights. The locaction is excellent, right in the center and with a great river view from the room at the last floor. The room was big and featured as expected. We arrived very early in the morning and were given the room immediately.

No housekeeping after the first night: it was delivered as we reported that but no one communicated in advance that this has to be requested, which is not fair for such a class hotel ($430 per night, room only). Then, after the second night the same happened: no housekeeping again...

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Jennifer

9.1

January 2023

Loved the room size! Very spacious. I loved the location. The lobby was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful. I Loved being on the high floor! Very nice hotel! Will definitely stay again.

I didn't like that my views were the back of the hotel, but I know that can't be changed. Also, I requested bedding for the sleeper sofa (my daughter stayed a night), but we never received it. We called twice. It was a Friday night, so I assumed you were very busy. It worked out, though. She slept with me.

Points of Interest Around The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Attractions

Chicago Pedway

0.5mi

Marquette Building

0.6mi

Chicago River

0.6mi

Chicago Board of Trade Building

0.8mi

Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library)

0.8mi

Shedd Aquarium

1.5mi

Prairie Avenue Historic District

2.4mi

Chicago Chinatown

2.4mi

United Center

2.5mi

Chicago Loop

3mi

Trickery

4.2mi

Wrigley Field

4.5mi

Wrigleyville

4.5mi

University of Chicago

6.9mi

Jackson Park

7.4mi

Restaurants

Hoyt's American Tavern

Cuisines

  • American

Amenities of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Restaurant

Free wifi

Fitness center

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

River view

Kitchenware

Elevator

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Stay rules - The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Is The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, you are allowed to stay with your pet at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. However, please note that charges may apply for bringing your pet along.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

If you're staying at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, the entry is set at 04:00 PM and exit is by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Yes, parking is available at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. The hotel offers private on-site parking for guests at a cost of $75 per day. No reservation is required for parking.

What's the nightly rate at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Accommodation at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown starts as low as $134. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers a variety of rooms including King City View, Columbus Studio, King Room with Roll-In Shower, One-Bedroom Lasalle Suite, Royal King, Columbus Studio - King, Royal Two Queens, One-Bedroom State Suite - Mobility Roll-In Shower, Deluxe King with City View, Junior Suite Family, One-Bedroom King Suite, Junior King Suite, Junior King Suite-Fitness, One Bedroom State Suite Hearing Accessible, One-Bedroom Lasalle Suite - Hearing Accessible, Deluxe Two Queens Hearing Accessible, Royal Two Queens - Accessible Roll in shower, Royal King with River Views, Two Queen City View, Royal Two Queens with River Views, One Bedroom State Suite - King, King Hearing Accessible, One-Bedroom Royal Suite Hearing Accessible, Deluxe Two Queens with City View, One-Bedroom Royal Suite, and Deluxe King Hearing Accessible. The rooms range in occupancy from 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The beds in the rooms include options of king size, queen size, and sofa beds. The room sizes vary between 420 sqft and 958 sqft.

Where can guests find entertainment in The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Guests at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown can spend their time indulging in various leisure amenities. They can begin their day by working out in the fully equipped fitness center, ensuring a healthy start. For business needs, a business center is available to cater to their requirements. To unwind and relax, guests can visit the on-site bar, where they can enjoy a refreshing drink and socialize with fellow guests.

In addition to these amenities, guests can explore the city by renting bicycles from the hotel. This allows them to explore the surroundings and experience Chicago's vibrant atmosphere from a different perspective. For dining options, the hotel offers Hoyt's American Tavern on site, which specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy delicious meals and savor the flavors without having to leave the hotel premises.

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown has a restaurant on site called Hoyt's American Tavern. It offers American cuisine.

Can I use my credit card at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Yes, you can use your credit card at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. They accept a wide range of credit cards including Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Maestro, Carte Blanche, and UnionPay. However, cash payment is not accepted at this hotel.