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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Property class: 4.5

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Indoor pool
Exterior
Meeting facility
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$209
$176 nightly
$209 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 25 - May 26

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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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Artist Suite) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Spa

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Millennium Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Chicago Theatre.

What's nearby

  • State Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 6 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shaw's Crab House - ‬3 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 MP3 docking stations and minibars. 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. 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.

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. 1838 out of 2569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 2569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 2569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 2569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 2569 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY JOYLENE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Great location for shopping and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect, the staff was so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, location, & service. I love both locations for royal sonesta in Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madhaw

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I rarely have issues with Hotels especially in chicago but it just felt like issue after issue. We paid for city view but all we got was an up close stare at someones office (facing another building) While we remained grateful to be able to stay there it still felt like we got short changed. Our heater wasn’t working (we even put the temp up to max and nothing changed) so we just assumed because of the big windows it would be slightly chilly so my partner requested an extra blanket. On the 3rd night we asked lobby to check the toilet for it would not stop running water. When we came back the room was nice and hot so I assumed the engineer caught it wasn’t working properly. There must've been a miscommunication because the toilet was never fixed. Although we were glad the heat was fixed it was towards the last night there and the toilet was still constantly running water.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was super clean and beautiful and very friendly staff. Specially the bartender, he was the only one for some time and he managed to make drinks and serve the tables with top notch customer service. He made everyone feel special!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly and attentive staff. Very comfortable and modern rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing, the staff was very friendly and welcoming, check in and check out was great, amenities were wonderful, everything was beyond my expectations I will definitely be returning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Donielle

Traveled with partner
Room , staff everything. They gave me a queen room when I paid for a deluxe king city view. No early check in or late check out since it was our wedding anniversary. Gave all the upgrades to the high class ppl. It was just terrible I will not be going back. I need a full refund or half my money back for not being in the correct room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mark

The staff was not helpful. Terrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was very pleased with my room upgrade in celebration of my wedding anniversary. The room was beautifully set up with wine, balloons, and a thoughtful card from the front desk. It was such a pleasant and welcoming surprise. Thank you to the Royal Sonesta team for making our anniversary truly memorable. We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.. great location.. great large room.. will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawnta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. They gave me a free bottle of wine due to a mix up with my reservation. The staff was really great and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Quang

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Entire stay was very unpleasant. Hotel.com customer service was very unprofessional in dealing with my problem with the hotel. No comment. Would not return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Alfuquan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of understanding and inconvenient
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Aurelio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were upgraded to a full suite room upon arriving! Also a bottle of wine for being premium members and a late checkout of 2pm. Gorgeous bathroom and space. Close to everything. Nate at the bar served fabulous drinks and was knowledgeable about allergies so I could order happy hour nibbles. Overall we come back over and over. Love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very clean hotel, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026