The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Ballroom
Creator video - submitted by TravelerAaron
Lobby
Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$213
$181 nightly
$213 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23

Explore the area

View in a map
71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 960 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

  • 1500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(109 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 780 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 780 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 780 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • River view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 1700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Millennium Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grant Park.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grant Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LH Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Brewhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace at Trump - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers 381 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 37-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 381 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including wireless internet access (surcharge) and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include wedding services and a ballroom.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Hoyt's Chicago serving guests of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 16000 square feet (1486 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 18 meeting rooms.
Hoyt's Chicago - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 4 miles (USD 58 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hoyt's Chicago

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16,000 square feet of conference space
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 39 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 78 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 58 per night (4 mi away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 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 stay

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Chicago Grand Wyndham
Wyndham Chicago Grand
Wyndham Chicago Grand Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Hotel
Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel Chicago
71 Hotel Chicago
Hotel 71 Chicago
Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2614 out of 3347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 436 out of 3347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 3347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 3347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 3347 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Izis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were immediately upgraded to a larger room as an Expedia member. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The hotel is lovely and the location is perfect! Truly a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific room and staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great, except that we were supposed to get a voucher for food and drinks but didn’t get it. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, hotel, and views are absolutely fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick, Atlanta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olawale

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great but service lacked in some impactful ways. I was doing a trip with my sister who arrived from Europe earlier than me when my flight was delayed. Despite having called the hotel (hours before check-in as soon as I realized I'd be late) and added her to the reservation, when she arrived, she was told she could not check-in because her name wasn't on the reservation. Not great service. After producing copies of the confirmation that I had personally emailed to her and going through a manager, she was permitted to check-in, and for which she provided a credit card. When I checked in, I switched the room to my credit card; however the hotel still has not released the held funds after two weeks on her card. Both her and I have called both the front desk and accounting departments. I've experienced multiple dropped calls in transferring and unreturned voicemails. It seems like these issues may be poor staff communication but it is souring a stay that would have been good. I'm honestly hoping that this review might help someone address the ongoing issue and highlight the need to be able to handle normal travel complications that any guest might experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view omggg, the rooms were clean, they didn’t stink, bathrooms were clean. It was overall amazing, close to everything!
The view!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Total experience was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Horizon City

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience from the location to the staff! Service was wonderful the entire 4 days we stayed there. The river view is unbeatable, 5-10 walk to everything from magnificant mile to millennium park can't beat it. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, establishment was clean. Would stay again 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at this hotel! Staff was very nice , I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incrddible staff, wonderful service, clean rooms and a great value. Cant say enough about this hotel. Csnt wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, but room was small. It was clean, but somewhat average. The staff was wonderful and that really made it enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fregoso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Friendly and helpful staff, large clean rooms, and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a fantastic room with a million dollar view. Room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved how kind the staff was. The rooms were big, bathroom was great! River view was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shante

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

airanee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Details were impeccable, staff always greeted us when entering the property, help us with navigating the area, made sure we were stacked with necessities. Needed a microwave thru brought it up quick. Would surely stay again I love the Sonesta hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes fresh and had good selection
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025