The Sono Chicago

3.5 star property

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Private kitchen
Staircase
Fireplace
Private kitchen
Interior entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$154
$131 nightly
$154 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

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1428 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60610
  • Place, Second City
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago History Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at The Sono Chicago in Chicago (Near North Side), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan. .This bed & breakfast is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Millennium Park.

What's nearby

  • Second City - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago History Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • State Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Chicago Clybourn Station - 3 min drive
  • Sedgwick Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kapej Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kababish BBQ & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tabaq Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kings Dining & Entertainment - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Sono Chicago

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Lake Michigan
The Sono Chicago offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 2016
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires the full amount of payment at time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December

Property is also known as

Sono Chicago
The Sono Chicago Chicago
The Sono Chicago Bed & breakfast
The Sono Chicago Bed & breakfast Chicago

The Sono Chicago Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 486 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility; manager Jose was very responsive and helpful; no in-room fridge but we were allowed space in the kitchen’s large fridge to store a few items; easy walk to bus and train and to restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Everything was seamless and such a great space. The staff was friendly and the permit parking was great! Breakfast was lovely as were the common and outdoor areas. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SO cute, great location

I had such an AMAZING stay here! I had to find last minute accommodations for a 1 night stay and The Sono totally exceeded my expectations! When I booked, it wasn't clear that it was actually a bed and breakfast and not a hotel, but that was a great surprise! My flight arrived around 9pm and, despite the late arrival time, an employee met me at the front gate and carried my luggage to my room for me! The entire place was SUPER clean and I felt really comfortable and safe. You also can't beat the location!! Surrounded by gorgeous brownstones--it feels like you are a part of the beautiful neighborhood. It's also extremely close to the brown el train and a few bus lines as well. One small thing was that I needed Q-tips and they don't provide any in the bathroom, which I usually expect as a typical hotel offering--but that's more of a suggestion than a critique. Thank you again for making my short stay at The Sono so memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience very different from a typical hotel! The location is in a residential neighborhood between homes, so very different from your typical hotel. The ample free snacks and drinks were a great perk. The shared common kitchen/dining room/porch were beautiful. The bedroom itself was a little small, and only a queen bed -- and only stairs, no elevator -- but the bathroom/shower was large and lovely. The host was frendly and communicative. Free street parking is available, no $40/night that you might have to pay at other hotels. A great place overall!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M

Loved the shared kitchen access!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jose for the win!

When we first arrived at the Sono Chicago, there was a plumbing issue in our room from the night before. With no other rooms available, we had to stay in a space that wasn’t ideal at first, although the manager Jose resolved the problem as quickly as he could. Throughout our stay, Jose went above and beyond to ensure our anniversary weekend wasn’t overshadowed by a rough start. His hospitality was truly exceptional; he responded to our late-night messages within minutes. In 2025, many people believe great customer service is a thing of the past—but it’s alive and well at the Sono Chicago. I give this hotel five stars, but I’d give Jose seven stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Beautiful property, extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alain

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel more of a Bed and Breakfast which is fine except the room was tiny with no desk or place to sit and work. The room was very clean and check in easy however it was on the bottom floor with the communal dining room table located almost directly on top of the room so 630AM every day felt like people walking directly on top of your head. For $400 a night that was very disappointing. I would highly recommend avoiding staying in the two rooms on the bottom floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Clean throughout. Comfortable bed. Helpful and friendly manager. Great communication prior to arrival. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing stay this was...super friendly staff who were so happy to help with any requests. The Sono is in Old Town with lots of great places to shop and eat nearby. Can't recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really Good Location in Old Town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Communicative hosts, comfortable rooms and plush beds, delicious continental breakfast, and terrific rooftop terrace with great views. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to explore the city. The staff was friendly, parking was convenient and the organic breakfast was appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Krystin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This bed and breakfast was an absolutely breathtaking gem that surpassed every expectation we had, delivering an experience that went well beyond what the photographs could capture. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the stunning beauty of the place, which seemed to offer everything one could possibly desire in a cozy getaway. The owners were the epitome of hospitality—warm, welcoming, and genuinely sweet—always ready to lend a hand with anything we needed, whether it was local recommendations or small touches to make our stay more comfortable. Their attentive care made us feel truly pampered throughout our visit. The location was another delightful perk, perfectly situated just a stone’s throw from a wide array of dining options, giving us plenty of choices to explore nearby restaurants and cafes at our leisure. It was the kind of place that makes you want to return again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025