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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Property class: 4
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Chicago Riverwalk

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You'll be in a fantastic location at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, only a five-minute walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Hoyt's Chicago, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Grant Park and Millennium Park. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Randolph-Wabash Station is 4 minutes and State Station is 4 minutes.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AU$406
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept

Why we love this property

Dreamy sleep setup
Sink into pillowtop mattresses with hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters. Cosy dressing gowns and blackout drapes enhance slumber.
Riverside art deco hotel
Stunning river views meet art deco elegance at this city centre hotel. Curated decor creates a sophisticated atmosphere in this urban oasis.

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with a city view.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a brown leather chair, a small round table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with a city view.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, dark wood paneling, a city view, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

A modern living room with a grey sofa, red and black chair, a blue ottoman, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a patterned rug.

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A room with a city view, two armchairs, a small round table, and a floor lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(128 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

A modern living room with a sofa, a red armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a patterned rug.

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a dining table, and a suitcase.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a dining table, and a suitcase.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a brown leather chair, a small round table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • River view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dresser, and a window with a city view.

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dresser, and a window with a city view.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 157 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grant Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 49 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 20 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 4 min walk
  • State Station - 4 min walk
  • Lake Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪LH Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Brewhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fannie May - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, only a five-minute walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Hoyt's Chicago, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Grant Park and Millennium Park. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Randolph-Wabash Station is 4 minutes and State Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 381 rooms
    • Arranged over 39 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
    • Off-site parking within 4 mi (USD 58 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (16000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 84
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 77
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 89
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch plasma TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Special features

Dining

Hoyt's Chicago – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 80 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available off-site and costs USD 58 per night (4 mi away)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
This property is professionally cleaned.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Chicago Grand Wyndham
Wyndham Chicago Grand
Wyndham Chicago Grand Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Hotel
Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel Chicago
71 Hotel Chicago
Hotel 71 Chicago
Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 80 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an on-site casino at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (9-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Yes, Hoyt's Chicago offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown like?

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is located by the river in Downtown Chicago, a short 4-minute walk from Randolph-Wabash Station and 2 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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