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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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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Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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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About the neighborhood

Chicago

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

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Merchandise Mart - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 12 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Snickers Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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 78 per night. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. 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.
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.
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.

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Exterior

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 2,973 reviews
$236 nightly
The price is $277
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
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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 78 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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 78 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North on Nov 2, 2025 start from $188.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Chicago, just steps from State Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. You'll also find Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 78 per night with in/out privileges.

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North have a casino?

No, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North good for couples?

This boutique hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North serves breakfast for a surcharge each morning at CBR.

Will The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

The closest major airport to The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is 13.5 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is located 17.8 mi away (36-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North.

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1553 out of 2166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 2166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 2166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 2166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 2166 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received liked the service the staff provided, particularly Shanda.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast at CB was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Magdalena

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

oscar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glizandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel Location,food and staff they are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer Adxiri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was friendly but there was no note on hotel property info that pool would be closed. Also property info gave the impression that there was offsite parking at a discount but when I got there they only offered valet. The room doors slammed really hard no matter how you tried to close them so I could hear doers slamming up and down the hall during the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Rooms are very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient hotel in a great location. The staff was very helpful and made our stay easy and enjoyable. We also had a spectacular view of the city from our room, which was a real highlight. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a 2 day stay visiting the city. We were not notified the pool was closed nor did we receive our complementary bottle of wine. It was otherwise a very nice hotel right I. The heart of the city with beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to Stay

Most amazing fun here in the Resort. Loved all the Amenities 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Smith

Business traveler
Advertised a pool and breakfast was included. The pool was closed and there was no breakfast. I was offered a credit for breakfast at the restaurant, used it, and then was billed for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Smith

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advertised a pool and breakfast was included. The pool was closed and there was no breakfast. I was offered a credit for breakfast at the restaurant, used it, and then was billed for breakfast (the staff never credited the breakfast as promised.)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie, Culver City

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We selected this hotel for my birthday celebration in Chicago and generally, no regrets. The hotel staff is amazing! Ty was perfect. The young lady at checkout this morning, not so much. There are a significant number of homeless people that circle the block where the hotel is and there were rats in the seating area/courtyard. We had the luxury suite, and it was amazing. Very clean well appointed and very very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

SUZANNE, Deer Park

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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