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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

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

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

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

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

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

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

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

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

  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

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

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

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

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

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

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

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

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

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

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

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

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

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

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

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

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

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

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Art Deco 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 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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)

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

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

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Wyndham Chicago Grand Riverfront
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Wyndham Grand Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Hotel
Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel Chicago
71 Hotel Chicago
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Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2024 out of 2680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 2680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 2680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 2680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 2680 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista, Willis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous all around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cinthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not know there was an extra $100 charge at arrival. Expedia claimed only $32
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Beautiful views of the Chicago river
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Loved the St Patrick’s Day party.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, helpful staff, perfect location close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquel

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing less than excellent and highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Omowunmi

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azucena

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

would recommend

Everyone was friendly and helpful. As a night shift worker who needs white noise to sleep, I appreciated being able to make the thermostat fan operate continuously. My only suggestion is to offer multiple pillow options given that some people appreciate softer pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sanzhar

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There are too much extra charges, for parking, even for bottle of water costs 35$
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyneisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the only hotel I stay in when I’m in Chicago. It’s convenient and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here. Very clean. Staff extremely friendly. Good location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here when in the Windy City, that should speak for itself. The concierge was so kind and such a hard worker. We will always choose the royal sonesta. <3
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balance between value, location, elegance, cleanliness, and top-of-the-line perks is unique, making it the best option to stay in Chicago
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly crew
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024