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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Meeting facility
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$175
$149 nightly
$175 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2

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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 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 (Tub)

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)

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

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

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 366 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Spa

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 753 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 5 minutes by foot from Michigan Avenue. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Millennium Park.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 12 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers 261 accommodations with minibars 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. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. 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 minibars. 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. 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. Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

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 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 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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 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 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 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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1737 out of 2445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 2445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 2445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 2445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 2445 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Hotel, location and service:) Loved swimming pool:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff that goes above and beyond. Our stay was incredible. The hotel looks very magical for the holidays. Pool was just what we needed. Kid and pet friendly. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay. the room was very cozy and we had a great view when picking a room with a city view. the only thing i didn’t like was the unnecessary extra payments or charges we experienced once getting there that wasn’t mentioned when booking. They make you pay $100 when you check in and then there’s no parking, they say they have a parking garage but it’s $70 a night. which online said it was less money and that there were ‘discounts’ for it but there wasn’t any.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnit

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sriharsha, Bloomington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic area, clean room & building, amazing staff. Will definitely be staying again whenever in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great front desk staff. Lovely rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy checkout, and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was so friendly and helpful. Beautiful hotel!! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos Vinícius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Maravilhoso!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Chicago as part of a two week trip. We arrived very early (11:00 a.m.) expecting to check our bags and were told or room was ready. What a nice surprise. Our room was comfortable and clean. The location was near the Chicago River, multiple restaurants and public transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and staff is very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. Lots of great amenities. This room had one of the best jacuzzi tubs I have had offered in my hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating in the rooms were posh. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reta

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfy and the staff were very kind and helpful (I use a cane and was staying at the hotel for a nearby conference without my partner so needed help with my bags). The gentleman that helped with my bags (I did not catch his name) and the receptionist (she is a brunette and I think her name starts with P, Patti or Penny?) were so nice. She helped me with 1 hr extended checkout due to the hours of my conference. The server and staff at the restaurant were kind as well in accommodating me with my celiac disease. Great customer service from everyone, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DELCENIA

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't see any breakfast options within the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025