The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Michigan Avenue

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • State Street
    1 min walk
  • Snicker's
    1 min walk
  • Grand Station (Red Line)
    1 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    36 min drive

Room options

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.At this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Michigan Avenue and State Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 4 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shaw's Crab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rossi's Liquors - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kyuramen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5-star luxury hotel near Michigan Avenue
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Event space at this hotel measures 8150 square feet (757 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the luxury The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 261 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 8150 sq ft of conference space
  • 757 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers 261 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and refrigerators can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking for USD 65 per night; discounts available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 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 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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • 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

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1000 out of 1475 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1475 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1475 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1475 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agata

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent location and good restaurant/bar at Lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for what we wanted to see in Chicago… the tourist spots! It was also an easy subway ride to Bucktown. We had a suite which was really nice to relax in after a day of walking. Everyone at the front desk was extremely helpful and always friendly especially Valerie! The free bottle of wine was a nice touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service (especially Valerie). Convenient location. Comfortable rooms. Nice rooftop pool and terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BENOIT

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel was conveniently located and the staff were welcoming and friendly. The room was a little rundown and servicing of our room was minimally done throughout our 5 night stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband took me here for my birthday & it was incredible. Location was perfect, views were perfect, the room was clean, comfy beds, AMAZING shower, the staff was OUTSTANDING, pool & terrace were beautiful! Restaurant on property was also great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelley

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room within walking distance to a lot of attractions. The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was OK. Rooms were pretty clean, gym was nice. There were strange inconvenient things abt the room design--no towel bars or hooks in bathroom except next to shower, no bedside lights on one side. Beds were comfortable but bouncy. Gym was solid. Staff was very nice. Biggest downside was just the high levels of street noise at night. Be aware it is a busy area with motorcycles and ambulances going by. Not the hotels fault but was surprised windows weren't better sound insulated given the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in River North
Great staff, super friendly, great location right on River North. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

Everything was perfect. No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay for 4 nights was excellent! Staff friendly, room great size and clean, and great location for shopping and dining. Would stay here again and recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Norma

Travelled with partner
We enjoyed the bar/restaurant Edgar was super nice at breakfast. I had requested a couple of items in advance by phone, they didn't have them in the room when we got there, so i had to ask again. In my opinion, this was just average.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location. Easy to walk around to restaurants and shopping also really easy to get to the train. Staff was nice and attentive. Room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great job!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024