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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Meeting facility
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Map
505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Spa Suite)

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Spa Suite)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Tub)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (The Artist Suite)

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

View from room

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Tub)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Tub)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (2510)
The price is NZ$703
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

About the area

Chicago

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), you'll be steps from State Street and 4 minutes by foot from Michigan Avenue. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Millennium Park.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 12 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shaw's Crab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rossi's Liquors - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kyuramen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers 261 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and refrigerators can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 261 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring MP3 docking stations and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at CBR serving the guests of The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 8150 square feet (757 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
CBR - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Off-site parking for USD 65 per night; discounts available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • CBR

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge (on request)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (8150 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 106
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)

More

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

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 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
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 65 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Chicago Palomar
Palomar Chicago
Palomar Hotel
Palomar Hotel Chicago
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago
Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1096 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1586 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great choice in Chicago!
Great hotel. Have nothing negative to day about this property. Staff was very pleasant and assisted me when needed. My room was updated, clean, and well appointed. I would highly recommend staying here when in Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

syria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Highland Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in great area. Staff was wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al

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

4/10 Poor

Sean

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really average service across the board. 1 of only 2 lifts broken for 3 days. Apart from a couple of standouts, staff uninterested, unfriendly and inefficient. Location is great but won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
This hotel was cozy and in a great location. It was a short walk to restaurants and stores. It was a safe location. I loved the art and decor of the place. Our room was cute with floral carpet and had the coziest bed. Very modern and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little pricey
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristal, ELKHART

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was nice. It has a terrance, heated pool, and gym. The rooms were simple, no mini fridge or microwave, beds were comfortable. For some reason the cleaning person kept knocking on our doors in the morning before checking out. The area near the hotel is okay, but if you go towards 7/11 next door there seems to be very shady buisness. Stay was okay but I expected more from the cost of the location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

INDRI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little disappointed
We went to get in our room and the inside latch was engaged so we needed to have maintenance called to open the door. Then when we came back from exploring our room had a strong odor of marijuana. I realize that isn’t the hotels fault exactly but it was very unpleasant experience. The beds and room in general were comfortable. The location was good. Also in the description it said the stay came with a bottle of wine which we did not receive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

dalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, safe area. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in the heart of the city.
Great stay. Wonderful room and in the middle of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The layout was very open and easy to navigate, very secure building with lots of options for food within the hotel and outside the hotel, very walkable for the downtown area. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024