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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property

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Ballroom
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Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$219
$186 nightly
$219 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25

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

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 960 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 1500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 780 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 780 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 780 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • River view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 1700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Millennium Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grant Park.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LH Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Brewhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace at Trump - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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 comforters. 37-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 381 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include wedding services and a ballroom.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Hoyt's Chicago serving guests of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 16000 square feet (1486 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 18 meeting rooms.
Hoyt's Chicago - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 4 miles (USD 58 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)

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 center

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
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 39 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
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 100 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 78 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 58 per night (4 mi away)
  • 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

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 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

We should mention

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2601 out of 3339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 3339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 3339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 3339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 3339 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Izis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room had a beautiful view!! It was very clean, and cleaned everyday. The staff was always happy and very helpful. Definitely recommend this hotel if you want to stay downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renneth

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fantastic. Staff is great! Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, service was great, the restaurant downstairs has the most amazing breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vittoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly. We got a room upgrade and the one bedroom suite was beautiful - very spacious and comfortable. Excellent location, too. We walked everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behamin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ledio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wait 4 hours to get a room bc it’s not ready I ask for highest floor and thay gave me the lowest floor!! Room service guy is excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bosit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Gahanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They gave us a free room upgrade...amazing view. Very clean room, amazing facilities, great safety practices.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From welcoming to ending this hotel was very nice and will be coming back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaida

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom light has weird timer or motion detector such that light goes while you’ve just jumped into shower. Annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from my room was absolutely amazing. This is one of the very few hotels whose view looks directly DOWN the river. Not at the river like legitimately looks down the river when you look straight out of your hotel room. It’s amazing. The rooms are a bit dated but the price was right for what we paid. There’s no pool which was disappointing but the location is 10/10. Parking is kinda expensive but honestly just having a car in Chicago is expensive in general. Their parking valet service worked well and they always had my car ready within about 15 min.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Springfield

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025