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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property
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Suite (The Artist Suite) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Meeting facility
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Artist Suite) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Spa

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 3,112 reviews
The price is CHF 133
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Luxury hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers 261 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. 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 hairdryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on request and fridges can be requested.

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

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at CBR
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Steps from State Street and 4 minutes on foot from Michigan Avenue
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 8150 square feet (757 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the luxury The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

CBR – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 65 per night); discounts available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CBR

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8,150 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (106 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 78 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

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, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1642 out of 2301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 2301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 2301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 2301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 2301 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

CaTrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is located in a nice area. Making it convenient to get to your destinations. My room took awhile to cool off because the air wasn’t blowing like it should. I had to adjust the thermostat several times, so that I can sleep comfortably. I enjoyed valet. They were very prompt with getting my vehicle to me. There is a $100 per night deposit with your total cost if you didn’t know. I received a complimentary bottle of wine upon my arrival, which was great. Nothing really stood out to me at this hotel, so I don’t think I’ll be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mesude

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very close to popular restaurants, and walkable to the city bus stops to easily get around town if you don't want to drive. Very friendly staff, kindly accommodated us when we had to leave our car at valet for a few hours more while we finished our sightseeing. Very clean and quiet rooms. They have the best bathrobes I ever used! One bummer was that the pool was closed due to maintenance during our stay in May '25 but the rooftop patio was beautiful and provided lovely views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Liked it

Loved the room. Nice and large. Comfy bed. QUIET which was awesome with all the sirens constantly going in the area. Tub and shower were fantastic until no hot water on the last day. Great location. Would stay here again. Property feels ready for a renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimson Ross Castisimo

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Chicago stay Aug 28-Sept 1, 2025

Valet parking is expensive and not reliable. If you have a rental car, I do not recommend this hotel, or at least find an alternate parking garage (could even be much cheaper than the valet). Also, housekeeping left the trash and cleaning bottle in our room one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fabulous and accommodating :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valet scratched my car have yet to receive calls back after calling them for a month. Ridiculous, bullet holes on the side of the building next to a very unsafe plaza.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Booked a room for my cousins bachelorette party and it did not disappoint!! The amount of space, the luxurious feel, the bathroom!!!! The mattresses, I need in my house. I had the best sleep ever. Everything was perfect and the staff was amazing!!! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how dog friendly the hotel was and proximity to restaurants and great neighborhood to explore
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In town for a ball game. Closeness to the red line was a huge plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maheen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Usman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was beautiful. There was a broken elevator for the last two days of our trip and a broken door. But ya know what, a server named Edgar treated me and my family with upmost respect. He was professional, loving, and a responsible worker. Everyone was amazing but Edgar especially stood out, because of him I forgot about any hotels hickups.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanima, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and updated. Very easy access to many great restaurants, sites and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julius, Oranjestad

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and in walking distance from the world famous river walk, Navy Pier etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Arezoo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it!

Room: The room was spacious, but the cleanliness was mediocre. The shower curtain was dirty, there was hair on the shower wall, and a dead fly in the bathtub. The leather headboard was also torn. Location: Located in the River North area — close to tourist spots but also near the bar scene. It didn’t feel safe to walk around at night. That said, the hotel did have security at the front entrance. Be aware: you’ll hear ambulance and fire truck sirens throughout the night. Staff: The staff were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaquala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North was truly fantastic. From the moment we arrived, the front desk staff, especially Gabby, greeted us warmly. Our room was spacious and spotless. The hotel's location in the city center with shops and restaurants are well within walking distance. We would highly recommend this hotel and its exceptional staff. We would definitely book this location again on our next visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrezza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather Lashbrook

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff was super friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025