The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, Chicago

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About the Hotel

71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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“The hotel's location offers fine river views and vibrant city life.”view full review

The 4-star Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown sits at the intersection of the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue in the Loop district, featuring 16000 square feet of renovated meeting spaces, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bike, and pet-friendly accommodations.

River View Accommodations

Every room at Sonesta showcases views of either the city skyline or Chicago River, equipped with Keurig coffee makers and laptop-size safes. The hotel offers specialty accommodations including Fitness Suites with in-room Peloton bikes and Family Suites with kid-friendly amenities.

Riverside Dining Experience

Hoyt's American Tavern serves Midwestern-inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a loft-like indoor space with riverfront views. Market Place offers locally-sourced beer, wine, and signature cocktails including Chicago Mule in partnership with Chicago Distilling Company.

Modern Fitness Facilities

The state-of-the-art fitness center provides cardio equipment and strength training machines, including a Peloton bike. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown features 18 event venues accommodating groups from 10 to 350 people.

Prime Downtown Location

The hotel stands steps from Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile's shopping district. Key attractions within walking distance include The Chicago Theatre (0.3 miles), Navy Pier (1 miles), and The Art Institute of Chicago (1 miles).

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Columbus Studio Accessible Roll Shower or Hearing Accessible

2 persons

650 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Columbus Studio King

2 persons

650 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

One-Bedroom King Suite

2 persons

960 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Two-Bedroom King Suite Mobility Accessible Roll Shower

2 persons

1705 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious & Inviting

“I loved the generous room size that offered plenty of space to relax and unwind after a long day.” view full review

Luxurious Shower

“The pressure of the shower was excellent, ensuring a refreshing end to my busy days.” view full review

Customizable Menus

“The on-site dining options allowed for a customizable experience, making every meal feel unique.” view full review

Cozy Atmosphere

“The living area was comfortably designed, perfect for enjoying a quiet evening in.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Paid parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Kitchen
Microwave

Services

Valet parking
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Catering service

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots available

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub shower combination
Towels
Toilet

Self-catering

Kitchen
Microwave

Media

Cable/ Satellite television

Location

71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

City landmarks

Park

Millennium Park

4300 ft

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

4700 ft

Landmark

360 Chicago Observation Deck

4400 ft

Harbour

Navy Pier

1.2 mi

Art object

Cloud Gate

3000 ft

Landmark

Skydeck Chicago

1.1 mi

Landmark

Willis Tower

1.1 mi

Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

1.5 mi

Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

1.3 mi

Landmark

The Magnificent Mile

2400 ft

Museum

The Field Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

The Rookery Building

4500 ft

Park

Grant Park

2500 ft

Museum

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

4500 ft

Park

Maggie Daley Park

3300 ft

Museum

Chicago Children's Museum

1.2 mi

Landmark

Chicago Riverwalk

1.0 mi

Landmark

Chicago Board of Trade Building

3700 ft

Landmark

Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum

2800 ft

Landmark

Arts Club of Chicago

2700 ft

Landmark

Monadnock Building

3700 ft

Landmark

Picasso Statue

2400 ft

Landmark

Old Colony Building

4100 ft

Landmark

Chicago-style pizza

3500 ft

Nearby

Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

1200 ft

Museum

Chicago Cultural Center

2000 ft

400-410 N Michigan Ave

Wrigley Building

1500 ft

435 N Michigan Ave

Tribune Tower

1800 ft

300 N State St

Marina City

1600 ft

Museum

American Writers Museum

800 ft

Restaurants

Bella Bacino's

1.2 mi

66 E Wacker Pl

O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe

500 ft

45 East Riverwalk South NorthEast corner of Wacker and Wabash

Bridges Lobby Bar at LondonHouse Chicago

1400 ft

85 East Upper Wacker Drive Second Floor Lobby

Land & Lake Kitchen

100 ft

81 E Wacker Dr

Emerald Loop

500 ft

216 N Wabash Ave

Hoyt's Tavern

700 ft

71 E Wacker Dr

Fisk & Co

500 ft

225 N Wabash Ave

The Purple Pig

1800 ft

500 North Michigan Avenue

Mr Brown's Lounge

800 ft

81 E Wacker Pl

Elephant & Castle

800 ft

111W W Adams St

Getting around

City Centre

Chicago21 min · 1.1 mi

Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)31 min · 12.5 mi

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)45 min · 18.5 mi

Train

Millennium Station5 min · 1400 ft

Millenium Station6 min · 1700 ft

Underground

State/Lake4 min · 1000 ft

Lake4 min · 1000 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

George

United Kingdom, December 2024

7.2/10

I had a lovely stay overall with stunning river views and clean rooms; however, the service left a bit to be desired, especially at the bar. The location is excellent for exploring nearby attractions, but the dining options in the hotel were somewhat mediocre for the price.

Rooms

8.0

The room was lovely with beautiful furnishings and ample space, though the bathroom needed some improvements, like a higher toilet seat and better drainage.

Service

6.0

While the staff was friendly, I found the service at the bar lacking as I experienced long waits and minimal attention from the bartender.

Location

10.0

The hotel's central location made it incredibly easy to walk to many attractions, restaurants, and shops.

Dining

5.0

I was quite disappointed with the dining experience at the hotel. The food was mediocre and overpriced, and the service was inconsistent.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had nice modern facilities, but with renovations going on, access was sometimes inconvenient.