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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property
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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
View from room
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry

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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)

View from room

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

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, (2236)
The price is AU$490
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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 Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour fitness center
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.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. 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. Wireless internet access (surcharge) 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 wireless internet access (surcharge), 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: WiFi (USD 0 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0 per day)

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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • 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. 954 out of 1426 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1426 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1426 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1426 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1426 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shineda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience from the staff and was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and helpful . The room had a very foul smell the second night . Staff were helpful in trying to resolve the issue .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crestadel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so knowledgeable, friendly, and kind and went out of their way to make my kids feel comfortable in a new place, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleaning the rooms after 5PM was a downside. Besides that, everything was awsome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms. Great pool and workout facility. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Rooms do not have a refrigerator, a bit f a surprise for the price and they hit you with a $60 convenience fee that is not advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went for the concert…
We stayed 6 nights. Very clean hotel. Room was clean and anytime we needed something they were there to help. Doormen always had great recommendations for places to eat. Within walking distance of Navy Pier, Riverwalk, and red line that will take you anywhere you need to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Sreenivas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and near to major attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Madison

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

10/10 Excellent

Rashia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sonesta, one of my favorite hotels. Clean, modern, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed walking out and finding so many great restaurants and venues within a few blocks. Hanging out one afternoon in the sun on the terrace was a great wind down before heading out on the town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gabby was awesome, very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daphne

Great stay, great staff. Everything was close within walking distance.. Loveland seeing Chicago in the summer time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal experience with this fabulous staff and property and loved our VIP perks. Thrilled with our upgrade option. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love the staff that made our days better . The area is very very accessible to many shopping and food stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a great find! Great for the family with kids - walkable to many attractions downtown Chicago. Subway right outside. Valet parking with Sammy was an absolute pleasure - convenient and quick. The room itself was large and spacious. Huge bathroom and customer service excellent. Definitely warrants a return visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Frederic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were super small and the valet was in an accident with our car while pulling it around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024