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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property
Savor American cuisine from breakfast through dinner at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, then relax by the lobby fireplace or indoor pool

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, along the Chicago Riverwalk, offers a welcoming atmosphere with an on-site American restaurant, cozy lobby fireplace, indoor pool with sun loungers, and practical amenities like dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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 Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or United Center. 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

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    State Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
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    Michigan Avenue
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk which includes a high rise building, a river or creek and a city
    Chicago Riverwalk
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
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    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

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    2 min walk
  • Weber Grill Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Shaw's Crab House
    3 min walk
  • Rossi's Liquors
    3 min walk
  • UNO Pizzeria & Grill
    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), ATM/banking services, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator, a ballroom, and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • 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 78 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 78 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 78 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. Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 2-minute walk and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 8 minutes.

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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. 1755 out of 2465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 2465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 2465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 2465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 2465 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect, the staff was so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very clean hotel, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.. great location.. great large room.. will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Othon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was anmazing and the location within the city was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javonte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and the location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawnta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. They gave me a free bottle of wine due to a mix up with my reservation. The staff was really great and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jaquante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view from the room, the free wine, and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful customer service, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place - stayed with extended family. Lounge areas and amenities met everyone’s needs
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was great and it was a spacious with a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was so friendly and helpful. Beautiful hotel!! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and updated. Very safe and convenient location. Offsite parking garages are easy to find. Hotel staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful . Welcoming staff amazing food Andy’s jazz bar around the corner was an added bonus. I would recommend this hotel and surrounding area to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and attentive staff, clean and comfortable room. Shiny bathroom with fluffy towels. We were provided with everything we asked for, including storage for our luggage after checkout while we shopped.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was wonderful and valet was easy. Got the Spa Junior Suite for anniversary and we really enjoyed the tub! No complaints other than the cleaning staff came into our room while we were gone and had a DND sign on our door. Just found it odd but wasn’t a big deal in the end!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Waffles with Nutella and fresh berries! Staff at the Sonesta were exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Triona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing The room was stunning The location was perfect I will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really clean we loved the free upgrade thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean hotel. Convenient to our desired destinations in the city. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and staff is very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025