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Recent guest reviews

Room and bathroom was way too small. Not worth the price. Staff was very nice.

Problem with the hot water. Constant noise of emergency vehicles outside day and night. So housekeeping services even once during stay. No on-site parking. $60 a day parking and no validation. Good WiFi.

This is an incredible property with staff that is welcoming and professional. I like the fact that there is a restaurant and other fitness amenities (pool!) on site, and the location cannot be beat. The rooms are spacious, desk roomy enough for work, and quiet. I highly recommend this hotel...and I'm a hotel snob.

Good location, but restaurant and bar were closed for renovation. Deceptive marketing not to note that on their web site.

The staff was exceptionally helpful and accommodating. We were in the heart of the downtown shopping district, walking distance from several other places that I wanted to visit.

Shower handle came off in hand first night… no one told us there would be no making up of rooms and clean towels we had to get ourselves Poor hotel

Booked this hotel last minute because my Florida vacation was cancelled due to the hurricane. I’m very happy we booked here! The staff was nice and very accommodating. The room was comfortable and we loved the rooftop pool and terrace! Offsite parking was less than a block away and everything was within walking distance. Will definitely book again when in the area.

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Hotel staff was very helpful and courteous. Also Hotel location is great.

Staff was friendly and nice. Room was clean but not enough towels. No restaurant. 1st hotel I ever been at that doesn’t have a coffee maker in the room.

Fantastic location to the heart of Chicago near fine dining, the river, shopping ,and notable Chicago mainstays.

It said that they had parking which they didn’t we had to park in someone else garage it cost us 50 to park our car for the weekend the blankets on the bed were disgusting and they had said they were booked on reservations for the pool so we couldn’t swim but many trips to the terrace we seen no one in the pool

The hotel and view especially the jetted hot tub

N State Street Chicago IL

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Indoor pool

Located in Downtown Chicago, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is within a 5-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Chicago Riverwalk. This 4.5-star hotel has 261 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.


Dining

Enjoy a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and 37-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. MP3 docks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.


Property features

Guests of The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North have access to an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is offered for USD 75 per night. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a terrace.

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

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

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

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

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Everyone (8) Couples (5) Family (4)
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Everyone

By on Oct 22, 2023

Review comment responded on Nov 12, 2023

We appreciate your feedback. We are dishearten to hear that your experience was less than satisfactory. We strive to ensure that every guest has the best experience. We would love to hear more about your experience in order to ensure that we do all we can to continuously improve our services. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to regain your loyalty in our property.

5
Everyone

By on Oct 2, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 23, 2023

We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us! We cannot wait to welcome you again soon.

5
Everyone

By , from Bloomington on Aug 26, 2023

Review comment responded on Sep 16, 2023

Thank you for choosing us and taking the time to leave us a 5 star rating. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great stay with us. Our team works hard to ensure every guest's experience is exceptional, and it's gratifying to know that we succeeded. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable stay.

4
Everyone

By on Aug 23, 2023

Review comment responded on Sep 13, 2023

Thank you so much for staying with us. We are glad overall you had good experience at our hotel. If there is anything we could have done better, please do let us know. We will really appreciate your feedback for improvement. We look forward to your next visit.

1
Everyone

Room and bathroom was way too small. Not worth the price. Staff was very nice.

By on Aug 21, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 22, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay with us. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and their friendliness. I am sorry to hear that the size of the room and bathroom did not meet your expectations. We understand that spacious accommodations are important for a comfortable stay, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused.We constantly strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests, and your feedback helps us identify areas where we can improve.Once again, we appreciate your feedback and hope to have another opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.

4
Business Business

Problem with the hot water. Constant noise of emergency vehicles outside day and night. So housekeeping services even once during stay. No on-site parking. $60 a day parking and no validation. Good WiFi.

By on Apr 21, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 21, 2023

Thank you for sharing your review. I'm sorry to hear that you experienced issues with the hot water and noise from emergency vehicles during your stay. I understand that this would have been very disruptive.It's also disappointing to hear that housekeeping services were not provided during your stay. Please accept my apologies. Housekeeping service is upon request at this time. On a positive note, I'm glad to hear that the WiFi was good. This is an important amenity for many travelers, especially those who need to stay connected for work or other purposes. Thank you again for your feedback. I will share your comments with our teams to ensure to improve the guest experience in the future.

5
Business Business

This is an incredible property with staff that is welcoming and professional. I like the fact that there is a restaurant and other fitness amenities (pool!) on site, and the location cannot be beat. The rooms are spacious, desk roomy enough for work, and quiet. I highly recommend this hotel...and I'm a hotel snob.

By , from Hayward on Nov 21, 2022

Review comment responded on Nov 21, 2022

Dear Kelly, thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate you and looking forward to serving you again.

1
Everyone

By on Jul 4, 2022

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Partner Couples

Good location, but restaurant and bar were closed for renovation. Deceptive marketing not to note that on their web site.

By on Jun 12, 2022

Review comment responded on Jun 16, 2022

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel!

2
Everyone

By on Jan 2, 2022

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

505 N State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
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