The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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

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

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

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

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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

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

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

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, valet parking and a business centre are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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 duvets. 37-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
The sightseeing around The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chicago Riverwalk. You'll find features such as a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Hoyt's Chicago
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, comfy beds, cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 18 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 16000 square feet (1486 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Chicago hotel is smoke free.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 58 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hoyt's Chicago

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16,000 square feet of conference space
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (84 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (77 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 39 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 80 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Off site parking fee: USD 58 per night (4 mi away)
  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2740 out of 3464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 432 out of 3464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 3464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 3464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 3464 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room nice views to the city close to everything five star hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, great locating, room was really nice and clean, the staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nicely located with rooms overlooking Chicago River.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shamariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect stay for valentine’s day!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bets were excellent, the rooms had plenty of room in there for you to relax, the valet parking was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Reagan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the rooms were very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, close to everything, good bar downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff and great view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the decor of the hotel and the people are great. I was here for a conference and I enjoyed my experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Page

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was super clean, had an amazing room which was huge with a view of the river for st Patrick’s day can’t recommend it enough. Staff was super helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spotless and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beryl Ivonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was on point… we love the location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea N

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall hotel and the best River view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana Sofia Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the hotel is amazing I will definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing and really met all our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect view of the river!! Spacious and clean room, staff was very friendly, just wish there was more lighting in the room. Overall, would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Will be a return customer when in chicago
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daysiris Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT HOTEL
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026