The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, Chicago: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

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Luxury hotel with indoor pool, near Michigan Avenue

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pool

Connecting rooms available

Bar

Non-smoking

Pet friendly

Laundry facilities

Main amenities

Housekeeping (on request)
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
WiFi in the lobby
24-hour fitness center
Valet parking
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Lobby fireplace
Snack bar/deli

Feel at home

Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Laundry facilities

includes taxes & fees

$147 per night

Dec 26 - Dec 27

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 19 of 19 rooms

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

495 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

753 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

753 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

366 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

366 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

366 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

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

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

753 sq ft
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

Suite (The Artist Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

753 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

753 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

495 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

323 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

366 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pet friendly

Parking available

Free WiFi

Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

$169 per night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

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About the neighborhood

505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

Michigan Avenue - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Millennium Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Art Institute of Chicago - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 44 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 62 min drive
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 100 min drive
Millennium Station - 12 min walk
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 22 min walk
Chicago Union Station - 28 min walk
Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
State Station - 7 min walk
Chicago Station (Red Line) - 8 min walk

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

When you stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and State Street. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at CBR, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the pool and helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Grand Station (Red Line) is steps away and State Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

261 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available

Internet

WiFi in public areas*
WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

Onsite valet parking (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Offsite parking within 0.1 mi (USD 65 per night); discounts available

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli

What to do

Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

Meeting rooms
Conference space (8150 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Pool loungers

Facilities

ATM/banking
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 42
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchairs available on site
Magnifying mirror
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

MP3 docking station
37-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Pillow menu
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Desk chair

Food and drink

Refrigerator (on request)

Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per day

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

Valet parking costs USD 75 per night with in/out privileges
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 65 per night (656 ft away)

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Also known as

Chicago Palomar

Palomar Chicago

Palomar Hotel

Palomar Hotel Chicago

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago

Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 75 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (4-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, CBR offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North like?

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is a short 1-minute walk from Grand Station (Red Line) and 4 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness