The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, Chicago ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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“The hotel's location in downtown Chicago is perfect, just steps from the riverwalk and close to all the city's attractions.”view full review

Experience convenience and luxury at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, a 4-star hotel with an 8.7/10 rating. Enjoy on-site dining, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and over 16000 square feet of meeting space, all set against the vibrant backdrop of the Loop district.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offer stunning views of the Chicago River or city skyline. Each room includes high-speed internet, a flat-screen TV, a Keurig coffee maker, and luxurious bedding to ensure a restful stay.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining at Hoyt's American Tavern features Midwestern-inspired dishes and a variety of craft cocktails with views of the Chicago River. Guests can also find a Market Place in the lobby offering a selection of locally-sourced beverages and snacks.

Leisure & Services

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown provides a fitness center, available 24/7, featuring modern equipment including a Peloton bike. Furthermore, the hotel is pet-friendly and includes accessible rooms designed for guests with disabilities.

Location & Transportation

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is steps away from iconic sites such as Millennium Park and Navy Pier. Public transportation is within easy reach, with State/Lake subway station only a five-minute walk from the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Suite

2 persons

139 m²

1 King-size bed

Columbus Studio Accessible Roll Shower or Hearing Accessible

2 persons

60 m²

1 King-size bed

Columbus Studio King

2 persons

60 m²

1 King-size bed

Two-Bedroom King Suite Mobility Accessible Roll Shower

2 persons

158 m²

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Welcoming Experience

“From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and appreciated. The personalized service made my stay genuinely special.” view full review

Very nice Views

“The large room offered an absolutely stunning view of the river, which was a highlight of my stay and way better than expected.” view full review

Stylish & Comfortable

“The room was beautifully decorated and provided a comfortable ambiance, making it a good place to unwind.” view full review

Spotless & Functional

“The bathroom was not only immaculately clean but also featured all the necessary amenities I needed for a refreshing stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Paid parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Kitchen
Microwave

Services

Valet parking
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Catering service

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots available

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub shower combination
Towels
Toilet

Self-catering

Kitchen
Microwave

Media

Cable/ Satellite television

Location

71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

City landmarks

Park

Millennium Park

1.3 km

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

1.4 km

Landmark

360 Chicago Observation Deck

1.3 km

Harbour

Navy Pier

2.0 km

Art object

Cloud Gate

900 m

Landmark

Skydeck Chicago

1.7 km

Landmark

Willis Tower

1.7 km

Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

2.4 km

Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

2.1 km

Landmark

The Magnificent Mile

710 m

Museum

The Field Museum

2.5 km

Landmark

The Rookery Building

1.4 km

Park

Grant Park

760 m

Museum

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

1.4 km

Park

Maggie Daley Park

1.0 km

Museum

Chicago Children's Museum

1.9 km

Landmark

Chicago Riverwalk

1.6 km

Landmark

Chicago Board of Trade Building

1.1 km

Landmark

Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum

840 m

Landmark

Arts Club of Chicago

810 m

Landmark

Monadnock Building

1.1 km

Landmark

Picasso Statue

730 m

Landmark

Old Colony Building

1.2 km

Landmark

Chicago-style pizza

1.1 km

Nearby

Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

360 m

Museum

Chicago Cultural Center

580 m

400-410 N Michigan Ave

Wrigley Building

450 m

435 N Michigan Ave

Tribune Tower

530 m

300 N State St

Marina City

470 m

Museum

American Writers Museum

230 m

Restaurants

Bella Bacino's

1.9 km

66 E Wacker Pl

O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe

140 m

45 East Riverwalk South NorthEast corner of Wacker and Wabash

Bridges Lobby Bar at LondonHouse Chicago

400 m

85 East Upper Wacker Drive Second Floor Lobby

Land & Lake Kitchen

30 m

81 E Wacker Dr

Emerald Loop

140 m

216 N Wabash Ave

Hoyt's Tavern

190 m

71 E Wacker Dr

Fisk & Co

130 m

225 N Wabash Ave

The Purple Pig

530 m

500 North Michigan Avenue

Mr Brown's Lounge

240 m

81 E Wacker Pl

Elephant & Castle

240 m

111W W Adams St

Getting around

City Centre

Chicago21 min · 1.7 km

Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)31 min · 20.1 km

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)45 min · 29.8 km

Train

Millennium Station5 min · 400 m

Millenium Station6 min · 500 m

Underground

State/Lake4 min · 300 m

Lake4 min · 300 m

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 100 m

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 78 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of US$30 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Year renovated:

2014

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

384

Former name

Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, Chicago

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Nearby Options

Leisure & Services

Location & Transportation

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Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Location

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