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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Relax and socialize in our rooftop seating area with comfortable lounge chairs and a large sectional sofa.
Enjoy a sophisticated dining experience with round tables set amidst a cityscape view.
Standing tall in the heart of the city, this high-rise building offers stunning views of the surrounding urban landscape.
Relax by the pool surrounded by city views and comfortable lounge seating.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable reading area, and ample seating.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is S$335
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Spa Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (The Artist Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Tub)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Merchandise Mart - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 12 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shaw's Crab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rossi's Liquors - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kyuramen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Luxury boutique hotel near Michigan Avenue
A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Merchandise Mart, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, CBR, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services
  • A ballroom, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, a lift and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, pool and helpful staff
Room features
All 261 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 37-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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Exterior

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 2,722 reviews
The price is S$335
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 65 per night); discounts available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CBR

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8,150 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (106 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 May to 30 September:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 78 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Chicago Palomar
Palomar Chicago
Palomar Hotel
Palomar Hotel Chicago
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago
Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from May 1 until September 30.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

As of 18 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North on 27 Jul, 2025 start from S$334.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North pet-friendly?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Valet parking is available for USD 78 per night.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of State Street and Michigan Avenue. Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Grand Station (Red Line) is only a 2-minute walk and State Station is 7 minutes.

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1377 out of 1900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1900 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location and staff was very hospitable; clean place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Love this hotel Location,food and staff they are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Excelente hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We had an amazing stay. The rooms are specious, hotel is clean, great service. Wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

The location of the property is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Enjoyed our stay with 2 kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location, friendly & helpful staff, nice & clean room, pleasant lounge & connected restaurant/bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

This property is within walking distance of a lot of good sightseeing. Very clean and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Breakfast at CB was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

The location of the property is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

One of the nicer properties we have stayed at - disappointed about the pool not being open but all in all a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

The staff was pleasant the room was very clean and the view was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Really enjoyed my hotel stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Rooms are very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff were very friendly & helpful! The area around the hotel was quite clean & safe as can be! I would definitely visit Chicago again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Clean and convenient hotel in a great location. The staff was very helpful and made our stay easy and enjoyable. We also had a spectacular view of the city from our room, which was a real highlight. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Central location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

There are actually 2 of these, except one is located downtown in the middle of all the nightlife. Stay was nice, hotel was clean, staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The staff was always warm and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Friendly, helpful staff; great location; clean rooms; great views! Felt very safe at this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff are kind and respectful. Everything is clean and nice looking. Love the roof top terrace. Love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

The hotel staff were very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff was very attentive and frequently checked in to ensure comfort and satisfaction. The hotel was clean and centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025