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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown – Chicago, IL
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown – Chicago, IL
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Just 4 minutes’ walk away from the shopping, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile, the newly renovated The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown at the Riverwalk offers on-site dining, 24-hour fitness center and WiFi. Featuring views of the city or the Chicago River, every room at Royal Sonesta Chicago provides a 48-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator. A coffee maker is also included. The Hotel provides the following service for a fee: bottled water. Royal Sonesta Chicago modern Hoyt's Chicago, serves Midwestern-inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also features views of the Chicago River. A business center, ballroom and meeting space are available on-site . The Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are both less than a mile away from the hotel. The Theater District is a 5-minute walk away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 3530 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location, well maintained, clean. friendly staff.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Amazing hotel all it needs is a pool

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff was great, fork check-in to check-out

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great will come back for sure

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff was friendly, but I had to leave after one day and was told I couldn't get a refund for my remaining days. The air conditioner was loud and didn't fully cool the room. I also didn't care for the ceiling rain shower head.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I don't know why you'd stay anywhere else. You're smack dab in the middle of downtown on the river. If you're doing stuff downtown, everything is a 10-minute walk and the views from the front rooms are unsurpassed. The staff is awesome from the bellmen (I only use men because I saw them... they were men) to the front desk to the restaurant staff and cleaning personnel. It's my second stay in 5 years there and I will never stay anywhere else. The only drawback is that you have to look across the water at a building that says "TRUMP".

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff were exceptional. Location great. Shower a little small. Limited menu at hotel restaurant but food and staff were great. Room super clean each day.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Like everyone else my issue was the same as there’s, the AC unit struggles to maintain a temperature below 77 degrees

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Highly recommend!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Air did not work. They sent someone to change the filter and said that the air was on a sensor and since we just checked in it would take a while. After a while nothing changed and the front desk said they would send an engineer. Engineer never came. They sent a box fan that was missing a blade. Had to go back downstairs and they sent a new fan.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Excellent location excellent stuff beautiful rooms the only complaint is that their AC is not strong enough my room felt warm all the time day and night even though I had it setup at 65 degrees

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very centrally located for major tourist attractions.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Overall great hotel, big rooms and quiet at night. Elevators take a second (5-10 mins) if you’re using them during the day, and they’re not the biggest but definitely not a huge problem.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great! The stay was amazing. Beautiful site and great location with great view. The only issue was they have a lot of fees that add up to about an extra $40 a night. Other than that not one single complaint .

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great views!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was a great location, clean, awesome!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nice hotel on the loop. Very clean and comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Perfect city view convent location to some of Chicago staples food locations and convenient stores. Restaurant had good quick eats

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    One main concern with the room is the rainfall shower head. It’s not conducive to Black hair as we don't fully immerse out head in water during showers. Even pushing the head towards the wall offered minimal help. Breakfast at Hoyt is expensive and there isnt much variety on the menu. The location of the hotel is perfectly near the Riverwalk. Microwaves are available upon request. Early checkin is an option at a cost unless u are a rewards member. There is no pool plus a $30 a day non refundable resort fee AND a $100 a day deposit. My opinion, not much bang for your buck. The hotel was emailed 2 weeks prior to my arrival in order to plan something special however the email was never answered.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    7 for a water. No breakfast. Big tub was dirty. Big tub was not able to plug. Maintenance did respond at 11pm at our request. But I overall, for a suite purchase of 700+ for one nights stay; you would think you'd get these amenities for free and a cleaner tub. With complimentary robe /breakfast. The "river view" included the river. And giant letters T R U M P Which, would have been nice to see in the picture previews for the "river view"

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offer parking?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown have a fitness center?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown located, and how walkable is the area?
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is located at 71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
  • Trump International Hotel and Tower 0.1 mi
  • Aon Center 0.3 mi
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 0.5 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago 0.6 mi
  • Willis Tower 0.8 mi
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue 0.8 mi
  • Haymarket affair 1.0 mi

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