The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
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71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
- Place, Chicago Riverwalk1 min walk
- Place, Michigan Avenue2 min walk
- Place, Millennium Park5 min walk
- Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)23 min drive
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
Room options
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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)
View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)
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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)
View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)
7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)
8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(99 reviews)
View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)
View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

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

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)
View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)
View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

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

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sonny Chien
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sonny Chien
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jennifer
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jay
Traveled with partner
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jay
10/10 Excellent
Lisbeth
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lisbeth
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Mechelle
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mechelle
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Wendy
Traveled with family
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of the river from the river view rooms


Wendy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alfonso
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just Good
Alfonso
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Kyle
Aug 14, 2025
Kyle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Francine
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Francine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danella
Aug 13, 2025
Danella
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Giman
Business traveler
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Giman
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Natalie
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Natalie
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Satyendra
Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Satyendra
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Alisha
Aug 11, 2025
Alisha
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rodney, Mckinney
Traveled with partner
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rodney
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Antonio
Traveled with partner
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antonio
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tangenee
Traveled with partner
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tangenee
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judith
Traveled with group
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Judith
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trenisha
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trenisha
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pam
Aug 11, 2025
Pam
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Renato
Business traveler
Aug 11, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Renato
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy
Traveled with family and small children
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities




Nancy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angel
Aug 10, 2025
Angel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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