The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property
Riverfront Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with 24-hour fitness
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Meeting facility

Overview of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

8.8

Excellent

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Chicago.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The price is P 8,939
Price available on 03/31/2024

Explore the area

71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Popular LocationChicago Riverwalk1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMichigan Avenue2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillennium Park7 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)42 min drive

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 89 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Located on a river, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with good shopping. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Millennium Park and Grant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 7 min walk
  • Grant Park - 16 min walk
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • LH Rooftop - 5 min walk
  • The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - 1 min walk
  • Sweetwater Tavern and Grille - 3 min walk
  • Base Bar - 2 min walk
  • Cerise - 2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Hotel near Chicago Riverwalk
Located close to Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown provides a bar, a 24-hour gym, and a business center. The onsite restaurant, Hoyt's American Tavern, features American cuisine and happy hour. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), 18 meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 381 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable, spacious rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 37-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 58 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hoyt's American Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Weekly housekeeping

Business services

  • 16,000 square feet of conference space
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 39 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 58 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 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 30.0 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Chicago Grand Wyndham
Wyndham Chicago Grand
Wyndham Chicago Grand Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Hotel
Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel Chicago
71 Hotel Chicago
Hotel 71 Chicago
Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown on Mar 31, 2024 start from P 8,939.14, 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.

How much is parking at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Self parking is available for USD 58 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 75 per night.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Grant Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Randolph-Wabash Station and State Station are within a 5-minute walk.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1269 out of 1900 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1900 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1900 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1900 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1900 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrelee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is great value for your money. No cheap parking on the property but there are plenty of cheaper options nearby. No swimming pool in this property, otherwise clean, new, convenient. Friendly staff and bell service. 5 stars and we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is absolutely amazing! The view, the staff, the location, and the cleanliness couldn’t have been better and far exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t wait to go back to Chicago and this is where I stay EVERYTIME!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

YANDY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a perfect location, the view from the room is wonderful. The room was super clean and renovated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mejor ubicación. Limpio, personal amable y definitivamente regresaría
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

summer

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a beautiful view of the city and the river.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Visited for st. Patricks weekend and the view from our room was incredible! Hotel was within walking distance from shopping, bars and dining! If I ever visit Chicago again I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024