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Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Opal Apartments River North

3.5 star property
Art Deco aparthotel in Chicago

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services
Sonder The Opal in downtown Chicago offers urban excitement and comfortable accommodation. Guests enjoy amenities like complimentary WiFi in public spaces and a convenient elevator. The attentive concierge team helps visitors navigate the city's renowned attractions.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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61 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Merchandise Mart - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 5 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 18 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TAO Chicago - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Maya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Redhead Piano Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Opal Apartments River North

Art Deco aparthotel in Chicago
Concierge services and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Each apartment features a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven, plus a coffee/tea maker and a flat-screen TV with digital channels. A hair dryer, an iron/ironing board, and a desk are among the other amenities that guests will find. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Opal Apartments River North offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 28 units
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 15 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sonder The Opal

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Opal Apartments River North pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Opal Apartments River North?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Opal Apartments River North?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Opal Apartments River North?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Opal Apartments River North located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of State Street and Michigan Avenue. Chicago Riverwalk and Merchandise Mart are also within 15 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is 5 minutes by foot and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Opal Apartments River North Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was in a great location close to good restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swastika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Apartment had all the amenities needed. Felt safe. Only not so good part was that being in downtown, it wasn't super quiet at times. Would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Property was very clean. However, there was no coffee table nor additional chair in living area. Not as pictured. In addition, the shower gel dispenser in shower was completely missing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trampess

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location, space & price!

Our stay was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marylu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a perfect location to walk around downtown, have dining options at walking distance. Everything was perfect for my family trip. The only issue is the noise its close to walgreens that gets deliveries at like 5am and the noise is so bad it wakes you up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleks

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very very cozy and clean! All messages and questions were answered promptly, and checking in and out was smooth! getting into the building was easy, everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Good amenities with full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location but awkward setup

Great location and convenient check in/out. Plenty of space but thin walls. A full length mirror anywhere would have been nice, and the couch is terrible. Very awkward and uncomfortable. But overall a good stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful apartment

Beautiful apartment everything was as advertised. I can't fault my stay very comfortable. Great shower. Close to everything brilliant. Would fully recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness
Battery’s in remote were low. Black marks all over white walls. Seemed cold and empty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I like that was contactless and easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ghislain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the location in River North with shops around plenty of nice restaurants. Walkable and good buses around. Apartment was very nice, we were 5 adults. A bit noisy because of bar nearby ( it depends of your tolerance to noise. Some of us were disturbed some heard nothing). We enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Equipment but i would change the broom and shovel to a vacuum cleaner. I would book it again.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great central location. Clean and well appointed! It is quite loud at nearly all times from street noise, but I don’t think that the property has any control over that! Overall, great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s wonderful. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
new, clean and comfortable. Well situated. 20 minutes or less away (by foot) to pretty much anywhere - Millennium Park, waterfront, miracle mile
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Levent

Liked: Communication
A couple of important issues that we had with this apartment. Firstly, the roller shades in the primary bedroom have massive gaps between the shade and the window frame. With a south facing unit, it got so bright at 5am. The other bedroom has semi-open concept with the living room, so plenty of light in there as well. That secondary bedroom also has a a/c vent that blasts right over the headboard, blowing very strong air right on your face. Lastly, there were no cups in cupboards. Not a single one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Got evicted from my stay a day early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Chicago

Visit Chicago a couple times a year. I enjoy the being downtown amid all the hustle and bustle. This location was perfect! Walking distance to most things which is convenient. I like how the contact-less check-in made the entire process seamless. I highly recommend booking this location for any business or leisure accommodations! Two thumbs up
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointed

Apartment needs touch up paint and holes need to filled. Burnt holes in couch. Refrigerator door sounds like it’s going to fall off. Toilet is not attached to the wall. The A/C did not work and we literally melted. Had to leave windows open at night to circulate air and gotten eaten alive by bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Overall: A nice stay in a great part of town. Pros: Walking distance to almost everything downtown Chicago. Check-in is easy, but not the most intuitive instructions for the building codes. Spacious and clean room. Cons: The view. DO NOT let the pictures of the property deceive you… Unless you are on the top floor, the view is not very good. Also, says there’s rooftop access but no way to get to the roof (door locked). The walls are thin inside the apartment. Layout was a bit bizarre. Advert says sleeps 6 for our unit… maybe if you have 2 adults and 4 children, but 6 adults is a no go. Honestly wish there was a bett
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointed

Apartment needs touch up paint and holes need to filled. Burnt holes in couch. Refrigerator door sounds like it’s going to fall off. Toilet is not attached to the wall. The A/C did not work and we literally melted. Had to leave windows open at night to circulate air and gotten eaten alive by bugs. I was given a small refund but for the amount of money I spent I feel I deserved more.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLO

Liked: Amenities, communication
Un lugar lindo para hospedarse, acogedor, amplio, con todas las comodidades, hicieron nuestra estancia de 9 días espectacular, excelente sector, lo recomiendo totalmente. Mi única queja es que no estubo bien limpio y las toallas de baño tenían mal olor. Pero en general volvería sin dudarlo.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caiming

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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