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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    1 min walk
  • Michigan Avenue
    2 min walk
  • Chicago Theatre
    4 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    40 min drive

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 89 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 46 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Millennium Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grant Park.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Millennium Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grant Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LH Rooftop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Base Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Travelle Kitchen + Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Art Deco Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour fitness center
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers 381 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 37-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 381 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include wedding services and a ballroom.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Hoyt's American Tavern serving guests of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 16000 square feet (1486 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 18 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Hoyt's American Tavern - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0.00 per day)

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 58 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Hoyt's American Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

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

Business services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 83
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 77
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch plasma TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 58 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1633 out of 2228 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 2228 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 2228 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2228 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 2228 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Insane view and easy access to activities at the river walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, the bathroom had a shower and bath tub, and the river view room was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khadija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and hotel in a very convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, the view is worth it
The view of the river is amazing. It really did make up for the rest of the room's shortcomings. The shower was significantly smaller than in the pictures on the website. And for some reason, at night, the bathroom had a slight sewage smell (I imagine it had to do with the proximity to the river). The walls are very thin, so we could hear our neighbors very clearly. Our room was also right next to the elevator and you could hear the elevator running all day, especially in the bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. The television would show "no information" on every channel, so it was difficult to navigate the channels. Overall, it was a nice stay, but for the price and location, I would expect a little more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quantina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel. Great location to everything we wanted to do. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom sink didn’t drain properly. Build up. Otherwise, great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time, but definitely not my last time here!
Although I travel to Chicago regularly, this was my first time at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, and I will be back! It is located in my favorite part of the city with easy access to great destinations. We mostly walked to restaurants and activities, but also traveled by bus. The room was incredibly spacious and the housekeeping was exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaspreet

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marisela, Salinas

Travelled with partner
Appreciated the river walk. I did not appreciate the room not having a front view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harmanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciji

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel to stay at in Chicago!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

maria

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely rude staff at front desk. At least 3 or 4 people are unable to look at you even to response. They provide the wrong information about payment. Even this was promoted VIP, has to be the worst service, nothing was offer and I was placed in the worst room in hotel ( lowest floor next to elevator) Besides location, there is nothing good about this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CID

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot in the city
Great spot to stay while in Chicago. Walking distance to all attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so easy to enjoy the Riverwalk from this location. Everything was in close walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

catrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Downtown Chicago, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful well located area and hotel.. soft beds and the room is big
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Ooi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our first trip to Chicago at the Royal Sonesta Downtown! The river view room was amazing and the location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024