The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
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About this property
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is a 4.5-star Sonesta Hotel property located in Downtown Chicago, steps from State Street and within a five-minute walk of Michigan Avenue. The hotel contains 261 guestrooms, including 42 suites, providing ample accommodation for leisure and business travelers alike.
Each of the individually decorated guestrooms features an MP3 docking station, minibar, and 37-inch LCD television with cable programming. Complimentary wireless internet access is standard, and rooms include private bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Additional in-room conveniences include phones, laptop-compatible safes, and work desks. Guest comfort ratings average 4.6 out of 5 across the room inventory.
Dining options at the property include CBR restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A full-service bar and lounge rounds out the food and beverage offerings.
Recreational and wellness amenities include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The property features a fireplace in the lobby and offers complimentary wireless internet throughout. Wedding services and 8,150 square feet of conference space with a ballroom and banquet hall make the property well-suited for events. Additional services include 24-hour front desk support, housekeeping on request, and dry cleaning and laundry services.
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is positioned 0.4 miles from the Chicago Riverwalk and 0.7 miles from Millennium Park. O'Hare International Airport is approximately 17 miles away (about 40 minutes by taxi or public transit), while Midway Airport is 12 miles away (about 25 minutes). The property has earned an overall guest rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1,714 reviews.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with late arrival available anytime; standard check-out is 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome at a rate of $75 per pet, per stay; service animals stay at no charge. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible public restrooms, registration desk, pool, and on-site dining.
Location & nearby attractions
State Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Bally's Casino Chicago - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Michigan Avenue - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Marina City - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
House of Blues Chicago - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Holy Name Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chicago Riverwalk - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Chicago Theatre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Merchandise Mart - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Chicago Water Tower - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Chicago Cultural Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Oak Street - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Millennium Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Daley Plaza - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 21.1 km / 13.1 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 28.6 km / 17.8 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 41 km / 25.5 mi
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 69.8 km / 43.4 mi
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 137.5 km / 85.4 mi
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Pets are allowed. Fee is $75 per pet
- per stay (does not apply to service animals)
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
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
- 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<
Know before you go
- 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.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).