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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $303
$255 nightly
$303 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a large window with red curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a large window with red curtains.

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Spa Suite)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of the city.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a TV.

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

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a large window with red curtains.

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

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of the city.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, vanity, and bathtub.

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow featuring a rabbit design. There are framed pictures on the walls, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small book titled 'KINFOLK JOURNEYS'.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Tub)

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, vanity, and bathtub.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow featuring a rabbit design. There are framed pictures on the walls, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small book titled 'KINFOLK JOURNEYS'.

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow featuring a rabbit design. There are framed pictures on the walls, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small book titled 'KINFOLK JOURNEYS'.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (The Artist Suite)

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a desk with a lamp, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

A neatly made bed with white and gray pillows, a plate of cookies, and a glass of milk on a bedside table.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower area.

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a red curtain, and a wall-mounted picture.

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Located in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Grant Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Millennium Park.

What's nearby

  • State Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Millennium Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 12 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eataly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Upstairs at The Gwen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shaw's Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rossi's Liquors - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers 261 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and refrigerators can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 261 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at CBR serving the guests of The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 8150 square feet (757 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
CBR - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 65 per night); discounts available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 80 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 80 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2082 out of 2886 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 475 out of 2886 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 2886 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 2886 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 2886 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

LARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Great location and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fadya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place everyone was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Very clean, nice, and very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Khadijah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff were very friendly and helpful! Definitely will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

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Good location and clean, big rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenyetta

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Great location, hospitality and spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, amazing location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to lots of sites. Great helpful staff and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the perfect location. The staff was super friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gabby was a super hostess! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Genevie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and clean! Had breakfast at the hotel restaurant and everything was great! Walking distance to lots of attractions. Would definitely stay here again and definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with nice, efficient, and professional staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location , staff, bar ect all very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff was great, we really enjoyed our stay the location was perfect it was close to everything. Good restaurants shopping, and the Riverwalk. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, the rooms were large and clean! Great location next to train stop! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay the staff was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lakesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front Desk staff is wonderful they were very helpful and it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026