The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Michigan Avenue

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Indoor pool
Exterior
Lobby
Along the Chicago Riverwalk, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with an on-site American cuisine restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. Unwind by the fireplace in the lobby or take a dip in the indoor pool with sun loungers. With dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage, you'll feel right at home.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

Highlights

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

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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

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

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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

Highlights

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

Suite (The Artist Suite)

Highlights

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

Highlights

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

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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

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

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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 44 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 62 min drive
  • Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 100 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 12 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 22 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 28 min walk
  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • State Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Station (Red Line) - 8 min walk

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

When you stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and State Street. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at CBR, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the pool and helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Grand Station (Red Line) is steps away and State Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 261 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Offsite parking within 0.1 mi (USD 65 per night); discounts available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (8150 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • MP3 docking station
  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 78 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 65 per night (656 ft away)

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
This property is professionally cleaned.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 78 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (4-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North also has a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, CBR offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North like?

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is a short 1-minute walk from Grand Station (Red Line) and 4 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Parking
Lobby
Refrigerator

What guests liked

  • The in-room hot tubs were a game changer, providing a relaxing experience for guests. (24 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant and nearby dining options were highly praised for their great food and convenient location. (23 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the restaurant was consistently excellent with great food and friendly service. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to Stay

Most amazing fun here in the Resort. Loved all the Amenities 😃
Sabrina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Enelise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming stay
Raquon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great hotel, do consider.

Staff is very friendly and helpful, the hotel is very clean and beautiful, location is great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Matthew, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay agin.

Very friendly and attentive service. The environment was very comfortable and smelled very nice.
Ronica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay incredibly centrally

Perfectly located, wonderful staff, slightly dated but massive and comfortable rooms (still more modern than most US hotels). Highly recommend
Ben, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

The hotel was clean, comfortable, and the staff were very friendly. Great location! Would definitely stay here again.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Hotel
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was fantastic - super close to the train. Staff was incredibly friendly.
Julia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommend stopping in at CBR. The food and drinks were excellent. I would definitely stay here again.
Dawn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Staff were super friendly. Hotel is really cute and clean, our room smelled a little funky but overall was clean. Housekeeping woke us up at 8am, but that was on us I guess for not putting the sign out. The infused water station was the perfect touch. Definitely would stay here again.
Kathy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
ADOLFO, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Chicago

Great hotel and close to miracle mile
Mandy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service everyone was so nice and helpful
miguel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5 stars

Highly recommend! We were visiting Chicago to celebrate our engagement and they upgraded our room and even added flower petals, heart balloons, and a bottle of wine. Staff was very nice and everything about the room was great. We hope to be back!
Jimmy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms were clean. Service was impeccable.
Amanda, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The lobby is SO overly perfumed. I almost rebooked a new hotel just due to that.
devin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved this hotel’ I would def stay here again!
Anyelli, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing! Felt like luxury but also not too posh. Friendly staff and excellent amenities.
Ahijah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay! Stay is super accommodating and friendly!
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay

Stay was great! Had to dock 1 star due to the checkin process. Although it was smooth the front desk worker was not very friendly during our initial checkin. What was odd was he was very friendly to the couple in front of us. Outside of that everything was great. Dan is a great bartender at CBR!
Justin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Great location.
Carrie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel did a great job helping us get the car parked settle in had fresh hot coffee every morning and it was a great location
SUSAN, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were here for a four-night stay and couldn't be happier with our experience. The location is great, the front desk is helpful and friendly, the room is spacious and clean, and the housekeeping is professional. Shout-out to all the staff who we met and made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We loved our entire stay and can't wait for our next trip to Chicago. We'll definitely stay with Royal Sonesta Chicago River North the next time we're in town!
Meng-Yu, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time!! The hotel is very clean, people are very friendly! For sure I will be staying there again!!!
Iwona, 1-night trip