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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪13 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

  • City view
  • 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

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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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

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

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

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

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

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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, (2543)
The price is $206
per night
$274 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 8150 square feet (757 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is a smoke-free property.

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

  • 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

  • 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 at the property

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. 1142 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1644 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

Gail

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

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love this place m, I’ve stayed 5 times already.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charvez

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying at the Royal Sonesta, and was very impressed. From check-in to check-out was great, we were greeted with a bottle of wine and Spiro was great with our luggage, food recommendations, and conversation. Our room was remarkable with our suite having a huge jacuzzi only added to the fabulous service. We were very pleased.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed every minute of my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hisashi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Oley, Fitchburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel! Wish there was a small refrigerator in the room. Otherwise, everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaToya

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

4/10 Poor

Ijaz

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brett

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed over New Year's Eve. The room was very nice and luxurious .There isn't anything I can say bad about this hotel. The staff was super friendly from the start. The room was excellent. Everything was very clean. Through Expedia we received a free bottle of wine and a late checkout. I wouldn't think twice about staying here again and the Expedia VIP experience was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything waa great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED Antwonne!! He was very friendly, outgoing and went out of his way to make us feel welcomed. You can definitely tell he cares about the service he is giving the guests. Thank for making our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff up, elevator down.
Tyren was very helpful printing out theater tickets for me that I had left behind. The elevator did not work for a day and a half resulting in very long waits. Staff apologized profusely for the inconvenience but I would’ve preferred faster response on the elevator by management.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is in a nice and convenient area of Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chanae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is convenient. The room didn’t have a refrigerator or microwave. Couple scratches on the door and the bathroom had a sewer smell. Friendly customer service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and great hotel overall
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Chicago

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and professional, especially the front desk staff and all of the valets and bellhops. Our room was very nice, and the overall property was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had only one functioning elevator on the property for the entire weekend but apart from that it was pretty great, doorman was nice. Restaurant downstairs was pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vresh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, always helpful! Great rooms, super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024