The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, Chicago

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About the Hotel

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

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“The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown's location is truly unbeatable for exploring the city!”view full review

The 4-star Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown sits at the intersection of the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue, offering 16000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting spaces and a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes.

River View Accommodations

Each room at Sonesta features views of either the city skyline or Chicago River, equipped with Keurig coffee makers and laptop-size safes.

Midwest Dining Experience

Hoyt's American Tavern serves Midwestern-inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while Market Place offers locally-sourced beer and signature cocktails like Chicago Mule.

Business & Fitness Facilities

The renovated meeting facilities span over 16000 square feet with river views and advanced technology. The fitness center provides cardio equipment and a Peloton bike.

Downtown Hub Location

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown stands just 4 minutes from Magnificent Mile shopping and dining, with Millennium Park and Navy Pier within walking distance.

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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

Columbus Studio Accessible Roll Shower or Hearing Accessible

2 persons

650 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Columbus Studio King

2 persons

650 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

One-Bedroom King Suite

2 persons

960 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Two-Bedroom King Suite Mobility Accessible Roll Shower

2 persons

1705 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Fine River View

“I loved my stay in a spacious Beautiful King room on the 25th floor with a amazing view of the river. The room was large and comfortable, complete with a fridge and coffee maker. Waking up to that amazing view every morning made my trip special!” view full review

Luxurious Bathrooms

“The large bathroom in my room was a highlight for me, with high-quality toiletries, made me feel pampered. I especially enjoyed the shower with a relaxing experience after a long day of exploring the city.” view full review

Excellent On-Site Restaurant

“I had the pleasure of dining at the hotel's on-site restaurant, where the breakfast was reasonably priced and the service was friendly. It was great to start my day without venturing too far for a meal.” view full review

Convenient Valet Parking

“The valet parking service was convenient, making my arrival seamless. Although there was a fee, the valet team ensured my car was well taken care of, allowing me to focus on enjoying my 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

Map view

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

City landmarks

Park

Millennium Park

4300 ft

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

4700 ft

Landmark

360 Chicago Observation Deck

4400 ft

Harbour

Navy Pier

1.2 mi

Art object

Cloud Gate

3000 ft

Landmark

Skydeck Chicago

1.1 mi

Landmark

Willis Tower

1.1 mi

Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

1.5 mi

Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

1.3 mi

Landmark

The Magnificent Mile

2400 ft

Museum

The Field Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

The Rookery Building

4500 ft

Park

Grant Park

2500 ft

Museum

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

4500 ft

Park

Maggie Daley Park

3300 ft

Museum

Chicago Children's Museum

1.2 mi

Landmark

Chicago Riverwalk

1.0 mi

Landmark

Chicago Board of Trade Building

3700 ft

Landmark

Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum

2800 ft

Landmark

Arts Club of Chicago

2700 ft

Landmark

Monadnock Building

3700 ft

Landmark

Picasso Statue

2400 ft

Landmark

Old Colony Building

4100 ft

Landmark

Chicago-style pizza

3500 ft

Nearby

Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

1200 ft

Museum

Chicago Cultural Center

2000 ft

400-410 N Michigan Ave

Wrigley Building

1500 ft

435 N Michigan Ave

Tribune Tower

1800 ft

300 N State St

Marina City

1600 ft

Museum

American Writers Museum

800 ft

Restaurants

Bella Bacino's

1.2 mi

66 E Wacker Pl

O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe

500 ft

45 East Riverwalk South NorthEast corner of Wacker and Wabash

Bridges Lobby Bar at LondonHouse Chicago

1400 ft

85 East Upper Wacker Drive Second Floor Lobby

Land & Lake Kitchen

100 ft

81 E Wacker Dr

Emerald Loop

500 ft

216 N Wabash Ave

Hoyt's Tavern

700 ft

71 E Wacker Dr

Fisk & Co

500 ft

225 N Wabash Ave

The Purple Pig

1800 ft

500 North Michigan Avenue

Mr Brown's Lounge

800 ft

81 E Wacker Pl

Elephant & Castle

800 ft

111W W Adams St

Getting around

City Centre

Chicago21 min · 1.1 mi

Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)31 min · 12.5 mi

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)45 min · 18.5 mi

Train

Millennium Station5 min · 1400 ft

Millenium Station6 min · 1700 ft

Underground

State/Lake4 min · 1000 ft

Lake4 min · 1000 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

Juliet

United Kingdom, January 2025

5.8/10

The hotel is centrally located with a fantastic view of the city, which I loved. However, the room I stayed in had a lingering smell of tobacco from its smoking past, and that was definitely a downside. The service was friendly, but we had some early morning disturbances from protests outside. Overall, it was a decent stay but not without its flaws.

Rooms

6.0

The room was clean and had an updated feel, though it still carried a heavy tobacco smell which left my clothes smelling like it after using the drawers.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and very informative, which added to our overall experience. Unfortunately, we were also disturbed by protest noises early in the morning.

Location

5.0

The location was excellent with a beautiful view of the river, but the constant noise made it quite abysmal at times and ruined some of our plans.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited to a buffet, but there were lovely restaurants nearby for better food choices.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had decent facilities, but I think they could use some updates to truly shine.