The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel near Chicago Riverwalk

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Chicago Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 89 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 46 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.A stay at this Downtown Chicago hotel places you steps from Chicago Riverwalk and within a 5-minute walk of Michigan Avenue. Also, Millennium Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Grant Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Base Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Travelle Kitchen + Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Art Deco hotel near Chicago Riverwalk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 18 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 16000 square feet (1486 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 381 guestrooms or units
  • 39 levels
  • 16000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1486 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers 381 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 37-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0.00 per day)

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

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
  • Elevator door width (inches): 32
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch plasma TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 58 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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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
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1815 out of 2458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 2458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 2458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 2458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 2458 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Derek

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need to repair some parts of the hotel. Sewer gas smell coming from the toilet base in room 3001

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Big rooms. Very pretty. Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and beautiful hotel room. The staff could have been friendlier, although the gentleman that checked us in was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent, everything about my experience was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnaTere

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an excellent stay .. and the best view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, nice room, fully equipped gym, delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Natalya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, staff was very helpful, I did have to use a somewhat cold shower thought:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

S.A.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of this hotel. We had a beautiful room right across from the river and really enjoyed people-watching as well as watching the boats go by. The location is also perfect in that there are tons of close by restaurants and things to do. We walked everywhere from shopping to eating and even saw a play in the theater district. The room was up-to-date and very clean, as well as spacious. The bathroom was very nice as well. We plan to go back to Chicago and stay here again. I would definitely recommend this hotel for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zerrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ian, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and service excellent. Facilities require updating, our shower was broken and required a maintenance call, the refrigerator was very noisy in the room and the fitness room had very poorly maintained cardio equipment. Nice onsite restaurant for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of the river
Clean, friendly service with a wonderful view of the river. The pillows were very comfortable, but the bed was a bit firm. It did bother my hip a little. However. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating , beautiful view of river
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hebah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My check-in experience was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

julie

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is the perfect location. Right near the Magnificent Mile, The bean, and so many amazing restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great view of the riverwalk from the 37th floor. The only negative thing is, our room was right next to the elevator and we heard noise all the time, room 3716 to be exact. The only thing that help me sleep was my fan, had to turn it on high to kinda drown out that noise, sometimes it didn’t work! Other than that everything was excellent. Location was great we could walk to almost all attractions, and a wide variety of restaurants, shopping plazas was close. We even found Bally casino. I would definitely stay here again but not near the elevator!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024