The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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.)
    ‪25 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • 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

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

  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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

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

  • 157 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Riverside hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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 spaciousness, overall comfort, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • 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 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)

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.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 78 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 58 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)
  • 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

Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2450 out of 3159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 423 out of 3159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 3159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 3159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 3159 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I love the RS.

Such a great hotel, the staff was extremely friendly and it couldn’t have better views or a better location. Absolutely perfect and we will stay here again when we come back for New Years! I will say there is a $32 a day fee when you check out, which I wasn’t aware of so keep that in mind! Get the river view rooms, also!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

april

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay!!!

Everything was excellent and exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ametreius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay for a visit. Everything is walkable, and staff is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous, clean bedrooms was close to a lot of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nekiea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous time in Chicago made even better by our stay at the Royal Sonesta downtown. It is conveniently located and in walking distance to dozens of amazing restaurants, shops and activities. The Riverwalk is across the street and provides endless opportunities for photos, food and fun! The staff was welcoming and tended to our every need. 10 out of 10 will stay here again!
Downtown Library
City park life
The Bean
City architecture
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this stay was top-notch. The staff was universally excellent. I’ll never stay anywhere else in Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Blanca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BUENO Y CENTRICO!

EL HOTEL MUY LINDO Y COMODO, EL SERVICIO EXCELENTE, MI UNICA QUEJA ES EL RUIDO DE LAS AMBULANCIAS Y LOS BOMBEROS CONSTANTEMENTE, DEBERIAN MEJORAR CON VENTANAS A PRUEBA DE RUIDO. OTRO DETALLE LAS ALMOHADAS INCOMODAS.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Staff is friendly, valet is easy. Room was nice and clean with a great river view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with a wonderful view of the river. Clean and updated rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A, New Orleans

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at this Royal Sonesta and it was wonderful. The staff was sweet and attentive. The hotel is convenient to EVERYTHING! Our room was beautiful - 1 bedroom suite and we had a view of the river that was spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Be prepared to pay $80 to park at the hotel for the day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
シカゴの中でも安全に感じる地域でした
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday Stay

The staff was so amazing and friendly! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful! The lobby smells amazing when you walk in. The room was beautiful, and we were given a free upgrade which was so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I payed for city view and got a view seeing nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025