• Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
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This 4-star boutique hotel is located in the heart of downtown Chicago's River North neighborhood. The eco-friendly hotel offers an indoor pool and sundeck. Featuring designs and décor inspired by the Chicago World’s Fair, every room at the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers a 37-inch flat-screen TV with in-room fitness channels. Rooms also include large bathrooms with designer bathrobes and designer bath amenities. Guests at the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North can use the 24-hour fitness center with modern equipment. A free morning coffee and tea bar is provided by the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North. CBR, located next to the hotel, serves regional cuisine for breakfast and dinner. On the weekends a brunch menu is available as well. Just 1 minutes’ walk from the CTA Red Line, this hotel is less than 1 mile from Navy Pier and Millennium Park. O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport are within 17 miles of this hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Royal Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

American

Private parking at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nicholas
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was great! Small hotel where the staff was so nice. Everything was easy and that’s how a hotel stay should be.
  • Casey
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is nice and is a short walk to alot of good restaurants.
  • Kateryna
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing interior design assuming the price of a stay

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • CBR
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

Amenities of The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs $75 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Pet bowls
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool is on rooftop
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note: The property's cancellation policy includes any applicable taxes.

    The hotel considers 10 or more rooms a group. The hotel reserves the right to cancel 10 or more rooms booked online. Please contact the hotel directly if you are booking 10 or more rooms.

    A $30 Tax-Inclusive Resort Fee Includes:

    - Coffee and tea in the lobby each morning.

    - WiFi

    - Two bottles of water.

    - Access to the fitness center including a Peloton bike.

    - Access to the Fresco Terrace (seasonal).

    - Use of our indoor pool.

    - Use of our bicycles to explore the city (seasonal).

    - Seasonal water refresh station in the lobby

    - $10 credit for use towards the on-site restaurant CBR.

    Please note, guests who booked a breakfast inclusive package includes overnight accommodations and a daily $50 credit for use towards breakfast in CBR restaurant. Credits must be used at the time of stay and cannot be accrued, redeemed for cash, or applied to room rate or any other charges.

    The Pet Fee is a Non-Refundable $75 per stay fee. A maximum of two dogs per room are permitted.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

    • Check-in at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is 0.7 miles from the center of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Cycling
      • Swimming pool
      • Fitness
      • Happy hour
      • Bicycle rental

    • The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North has 1 restaurant:

      • CBR

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American
      • À la carte

    • The prices at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North include:

      • Double
      • Quad
      • Suite
      • Triple