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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • State Street
    1 min walk
  • Snicker's
    1 min walk
  • Grand Station (Red Line)
    1 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    36 min drive

Room options

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

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (The Artist Suite) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (2341)
The price is $134
per night
$189 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), you'll be steps from State Street and 4 minutes by foot from Michigan Avenue. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Millennium Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chicago Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • State Street - 1 min walk
  • Michigan Avenue - 4 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 12 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shaw's Crab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rossi's Liquors - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kyuramen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Luxury Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour fitness center
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers 261 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 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 hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and refrigerators can be requested.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 261 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring MP3 docking stations and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at CBR serving the guests of The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 8150 square feet (757 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
CBR - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 65 per night); discounts available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 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

  • Free crib
  • 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

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1004 out of 1480 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1480 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1480 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1480 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1480 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No coffee in room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn, Inverness

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Parvaneh

Disliked: Cleanliness
the carpet was really dirty; all the lamp were dusty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property right in the middle of everything we wanted to walk to. The staff were all amazing and the rooms were clean and well taken care of. We will be recommending this property to all our friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

The property was continently located. It was a little aged as far as rooms go. The pool was amazing though. Bar over priced. However, the staff was fabulous!! Especially Spiro. He was bell man, front desk greeter etc. he was everywhere all at once. Giving us insider info on taking train to airport and other local insights. All in all good value for the money. I would stay at the Royal Sonesta River North again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time! The staff were all incredibly kind, helpful and made our stay even better. The pool and terrace were a great spot to relax in the evening and the whole experience was positive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Austin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taofiqat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent location and good restaurant/bar at Lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for what we wanted to see in Chicago… the tourist spots! It was also an easy subway ride to Bucktown. We had a suite which was really nice to relax in after a day of walking. Everyone at the front desk was extremely helpful and always friendly especially Valerie! The free bottle of wine was a nice touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service (especially Valerie). Convenient location. Comfortable rooms. Nice rooftop pool and terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BENOIT

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel was conveniently located and the staff were welcoming and friendly. The room was a little rundown and servicing of our room was minimally done throughout our 5 night stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband took me here for my birthday & it was incredible. Location was perfect, views were perfect, the room was clean, comfy beds, AMAZING shower, the staff was OUTSTANDING, pool & terrace were beautiful! Restaurant on property was also great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024