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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

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

About The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

This 4-star boutique hotel is located in the heart of downtown Chicago's River North neighborhood. The eco-friendly hotel offers an indoor pool and sundeck. Featuring designs and décor inspired by the Chicago World’s Fair, every room at the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers a 37-inch flat-screen TV with in-room fitness channels. Rooms also include large bathrooms with designer bathrobes and designer bath amenities. Guests at the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North can use the 24-hour fitness center with modern equipment. A free morning coffee and tea bar is provided by the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North. CBR, located next to the hotel, serves regional cuisine for breakfast and dinner. On the weekends a brunch menu is available as well. Just 1 minutes’ walk from the CTA Red Line, this hotel is less than 1 mile from Navy Pier and Millennium Park. O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport are within 17 miles of this hotel.

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
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 2695 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very nice

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very nice room. Staff was excellent very nice and helpful

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel itself was great; friendly staff and good location to walk to all attractions and access the L. However, ima few blocks away is a fire station, so on a busy holiday weekend, there were a lot of sirens all night….so not the best sleep.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Stay was pleasant, most of the staff was friendly, it's located right in the center of downtown and made it easy to access alot since you have to walk everywhere.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Shooting at the hotel. Food was not great and my room smelled like smoke.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great room

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was clean and close to a lot of stores and restaurants pool was nice as well

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location, within walking distance of a lot of Chicago’s top attractions.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Love this hotel!!!!!!!!!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We had a great stay! The staff were helpful and courteous! Room was very clean! The restaurant’s food was delicious and the guys at the bar were awesome!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Our room was right under the weight room and we were woken up every morning by the sound of dumbbells dropping on the floor. Otherwise hotel was great! Gave us a complimentary bottle of wine since it was my birthday. Would stay again, just wouldn’t stay on a high floor.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Fantastic stay. Thank you for the lovely suite upgrade for our anniversary!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    A MURDER happened here right outside during our stay and all they would do is remove the ridiculous and extra destination fee.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We stayed in the Junior suite and the room was perfect. It was clean, housekeeping did an amazing job everyday making sure of that and the bed was so comfortable. I really loved the jacuzzi in suite and it got put to use every night. Housekeeping made sure that was also very clean. The gentleman who took our bags up gave us the best food recommendations in the area. Chicago food is top tier anyway but we really appreciated that on the first night. The hotel isn’t sitting on the river walk so the view is of the city and that was perfectly fine. It also was in walking distance of so many things and that saved a lot on Ubers even though we used the hotel valet. Overall I would stay here every time I visit Chicago. The hotel is beautiful! The restaurant and bar were so nice, it always smelled amazing and the customer service was 10/10!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Hotel was really nice. Loved the indoor heated pool and all the staff were super friendly. Easy check in and check out and no hidden fees

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location, nice clean rooms, pool, and great staff : Gabriella at the front desk and doormen: Spiro and Dean Nothing

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean and spacious room. Excellent location, close to transit and attractions if you are visiting for tourism. Excellent food choices nearby.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    So the property was beautiful. Staff was very hospitable and helpful. But unfortunately, this establishment has a lot of hidden fees and they are not upfront with their pricing on rooms so unfortunately because of their shady practices I would never stay here again!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I was bitten by bed bugs or any bugs at night and woke up at 3 am, very exhausting experience.they change my room next day but did not offer anything for my discomfort there. Please also check the location map before booking. We got confused with another one with the same name just by riverside so that disappointed us too. Overall wont repeat this. Cleanliness

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

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Frequently asked questions about The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offer parking?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North 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 River North have a fitness center?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North located, and how walkable is the area?
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is located at 505 N State Street, Chicago, IL 60654. 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 River North
  • Trump International Hotel and Tower 0.1 mi
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 0.5 mi
  • Aon Center 0.5 mi
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue 0.6 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago 0.8 mi
  • Willis Tower 1.0 mi
  • Haymarket affair 1.0 mi

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