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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Riverside retreat in downtown Chicago

Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase stunning city skyline views from the rooftop pool. The on-site CBR restaurant offers excellent food with five-star service in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests can unwind in luxury spa suites with enormous whirlpool tubs after exploring nearby attractions.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
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  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (The Artist Suite) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Spa

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with great shopping. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo. Check out an event or a game at Soldier Field, and consider making time for Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

  • State Street
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    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
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    Michigan Avenue
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    Chicago Riverwalk
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chicago Theatre
    Chicago Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
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    Millennium Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Eataly
    3 min walk
  • Weber Grill Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    2 min walk
  • Shaw's Crab House
    3 min walk
  • Rossi's Liquors
    3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Luxury boutique hotel near Michigan Avenue
Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park are located near The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, which provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, CBR, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Valet parking (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a ballroom
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 261 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 65 per night); discounts available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CBR

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8,150 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 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
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 80 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

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North pet-friendly?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 80 per night.

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

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 River North?

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

Where is The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of State Street, Michigan Avenue, and Chicago Riverwalk. Chicago Theatre and Merchandise Mart are also within 10 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 2-minute walk and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1833 out of 2565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 2565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 2565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 2565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 2565 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

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Clean room, great staff, amazing location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenyetta

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Great location, hospitality and spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

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Staff was amazing, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

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Great location, comfortable room and excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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Great location and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guelassai yao aime cesar

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I recommend this hotel is very clean nice view love it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

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Staff was very friendly and attentive. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was super nice and accommodating. The hotel is in the perfect location to walk to all the attractions, restaurants and bars. Hotel bar/restaurant had excellent food, great service and a relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nisha

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Breakfast was delish! Staff was nice..great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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Great location close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

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It was a great experience. The room was neat and room service was excellent. Would stay here again in the future. The view from the pool room is also beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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Great Staff ! Stay was very comfortable and the hotel has a great location near plenty of restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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Loved our stay! We got upgraded to the Spa suite which was lovely with a huge glass wall. My daughter loved the pool and the nutella waffles for breakfast downstairs. All of the staff was so friendly. Very central location, definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel

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Nice and clean hotel. In walking distance of many bars and restaurants. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

HRISOULA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean and very comfortable rooms. There are restaurants, shopping, grocery stores etc all within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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Great staff who went above and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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The front desk staff at the hotel is top notch!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The suite was large, well appointed and clean. Food from CBR was great, and the overall service of the entire team was outstanding. The deep jetted tub was a wonderful touch to just unwind and reset!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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Hotel surrounded by many restaurants and convenient stores. Friendly staff and clean hotel! City view was great. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a wonderful hotel in close proximity to a lot of amenities and activities... The room was immaculate well appointed and spacious. Staff were friendly, and the food from CBR was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

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10/10 everything was what i expected jr suite with jacuzzi was AMAZING. Totally a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Takayuki

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Well trained staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

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Pool was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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Stayed 3 nights and had a great time! It’s close to everything! Staff were wonderful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly for my 3 kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026