The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 US near Exit 51b on I-94 (~1.1mi)

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4.0 Star Property Near Chicago Riverwalk

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Stair-free path to entrance
24-hour fitness facilities
Smoke-free property
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04/18/2024 - 04/19/2024

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Verified Reviews of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Great Hotel & Restaurant"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

The room with king size bed was bright and very modern. It had a table and chairs by the window and a comfortable chair to watch tv. Also the bed was so comfortable and the staff was friendly. They also have a great restaurant.

Ellen S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

08-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 07 to Mon Oct 09 2023 at a $563.99 average nightly rate.

"Beautiful Rooms"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

The room with king size bed was beautiful! A wonderful experience.

Ellen S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

08-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 07 to Mon Oct 09 2023 at a $563.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Millennium Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grant Park.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Hoyt's American Tavern serving guests of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Make yourself at home in one of the 381 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Chicago Riverwalk - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Michigan Avenue - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Chicago Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Marina City - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Michigan Avenue Bridge - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Tribune Tower - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
House of Blues Chicago - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
James M. Nederlander Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Goodman Theater - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Chicago Cultural Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Millennium Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Daley Plaza - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Aon Center - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Richard J. Daley Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cloud Gate - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 21.2 km / 13.2 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 29.8 km / 18.5 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 42.1 km / 26.2 mi

The preferred airport for The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).

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. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Ballroom
Number of meeting rooms - 18
Conference space size (meters) - 1486
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
WiFi (surcharge)
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Tours/ticket assistance
Wedding services
24-hour fitness facilities
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 77
Elevator door width (inches) - 32
Eco-friendly toiletries
Registration desk height (inches) - 30
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 83

Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 381
Number of floors - 39

Professional property host/manager
Parking height restrictions apply

No accessible shuttle
Luggage storage
Visual alarms in hallways
Porter/bellhop
Business center
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Elevator
Self parking (surcharge)
Conference space
Fitness facilities
Valet parking (surcharge)
ATM/banking
Conference space size (feet) - 16000
Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

We are located 12 miles (30 minutes) from Midway and 18 miles (45 minutes) from O''Hare. We are also one block away from the fourth-largest rapid transit system in the United States with trains frequently running to both airports.

Local Shuttle Info: NA

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

We welcome your furry friends at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront. Our pet-friendly rooms accommodate 2 pets per room. All of our pet-friendly rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, and all of the amenities found in our other room types. A one-time, non-refundable fee of $100 per room, per stay will be assessed at check in.

Parking Info

Parking Info/$56.00 Overnight self parking nearby

Internet / WiFI

Paid WiFi in all guestrooms and public spaces

Misc Fees / Policies

Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
Self parking fee: USD 58 per night
Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night
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 30.0 per night

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Destination fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

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

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
Parking height restrictions apply.
The property is professionally cleaned.