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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
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About the Hotel

71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Great
8.7
9.2
/10
3.8
3.7
/5
“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 Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown 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
Columbus Studio Accessible Roll Shower or Hearing Accessible
2 persons
650 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Columbus Studio King
Columbus Studio King
2 persons
650 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
King City View
King City View
2 persons
455 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Deluxe King City View
Deluxe King City View
2 persons
455 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
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Facilities

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown 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
Facilities: Great
8.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel 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)26 min  ·  10.5 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)45 min  ·  18.3 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
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 78 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of US$30 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2014
Number of floors:
39
Number of rooms:
384
Former name
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1739 verified reviews
9.1/10
Perfect
91%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.3/10
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.2/10
Facilities
8.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.2/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 1600 reviews
8.7/10
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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