The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, Chicago - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

“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

Max:

2 persons

60 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Columbus Studio King

Max:

2 persons

60 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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King City View

Max:

2 persons

42 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre

Chicago 1.7 km

Airports

Midway International (MDW) 20.1 km

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 29.8 km

Train

Millennium Station400 m

Millenium Station500 m

Underground

State/Lake300 m

Lake300 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

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
Free Wi-Fi
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

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

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.

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