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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

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of the city.

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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of the city.

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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A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, vanity, and bathtub.

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow featuring a rabbit design. There are framed pictures on the walls, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small book titled 'KINFOLK JOURNEYS'.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, vanity, and bathtub.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow featuring a rabbit design. There are framed pictures on the walls, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small book titled 'KINFOLK JOURNEYS'.

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow featuring a rabbit design. There are framed pictures on the walls, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small book titled 'KINFOLK JOURNEYS'.

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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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

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

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

Suite (The Artist Suite)

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

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A hotel room with a blue sofa, a desk with a lamp, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

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

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A neatly made bed with white and gray pillows, a plate of cookies, and a glass of milk on a bedside table.

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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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a red curtain, and a wall-mounted picture.

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

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

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • 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
Map
505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

  • The Chicago Theatre with marquee lights and a large sign.
    State Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A busy urban street with a train crossing, tall buildings, and a tram.
    Michigan Avenue
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A river with boats, surrounded by tall buildings and a clear sky.
    Chicago Riverwalk
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and the Cloud Gate sculpture.
    Millennium Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A park with walking paths, trees, and benches. In the background, there are tall buildings, including a prominent skyscraper.
    Grant 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
  • Upstairs at The Gwen
    3 min walk
  • Weber Grill Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    1 min walk
  • Shaw's Crab House
    3 min walk

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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)

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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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2004 out of 2782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 2782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 2782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 2782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 2782 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lanessia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location staff was helpful, but were super comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Micael

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Great staff and extra niceties
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy trip - property was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lisette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiaisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for my family needs. Everything was in walkable distance and the staff was really attentive and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I’ve ever stayed in! Spacious rooms, friendly and helpful staff and an incredible roof terrace with indoor pool. Amazing location too. Stay here if you visit Chicago!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Evonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was pleasant, most of the staff was friendly, it's located right in the center of downtown and made it easy to access alot since you have to walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with clean rooms daily!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were so clean but dated. Bed was super comfortable. Staff cannot do enough for you, so friendly and helpful. Amazing all round. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the spa suite and fit us comfortably. Location is convenient and the valet were super helpful and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in an excellent location. The staff was very attentive. They were very helpful with any questions we had. The room was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

EMILIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, good location, friendly staff, and all that at a relatively fair price. Location can be tricky, as it gets kind of sketchy at the late hours, but then again, all of Chicago is kind of sketchy, isn't it? In a nutshell, I'd stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The staff were helpful and courteous! Room was very clean! The restaurant’s food was delicious and the guys at the bar were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent the weekend here for my sisters birthday and it was wonderful very comfortable and the spa bath was definitely the best part highly recommend will book again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Staff was excellent very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful, especially Beyonce behind the front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fadya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place everyone was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Fadwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was nice and calm , we really loved the bed and the pillows but unfortunately we were disappointed with the quality of the furniture in the lobby . It was old and falling apart , the staff were nice and helpful . We order some food from their restaurant and it was delicious .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well appointed room, friendly staff ready to assist, secure and safe building
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location in downtown, loved having a pool and gym. Hotel is clean and well maintained. Given the location’s proximity to nightlife it’s a bit loud at night and there was a $32 “resort fee” added for hotel amenities which felt sneaky given that Expedia reports their prices as all in pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment my family checked in, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The property was designed beautifully. Our room was very clean and spacious. The amenities were easily accessible. Centrally located to a lot entertainment and restaurants. We can't wait to visit and book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026