The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown | Hotel in Chicago

| 9.4 (3289 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Downtown Chicago Hotel | The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Hotel in Downtown Chicago, Chicago

Art Deco hotel with a restaurant, steps from Chicago Riverwalk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, valet parking, and a business center are onsite.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Private bathroom
Bedroom
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Individually decorated
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk chair
  • Slippers
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
Breakfast
  • 1 bar
  • 1 restaurant
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
Parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking within 4 mi (USD 58 per night)
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Elevator door width (inches): 33
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Thin carpet in room
Activities
  • Golfing
  • 24-hour fitness center
Entertainment
  • 37-inch plasma TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
General
  • Conference space (16000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 18
  • Business center
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 0.00 per day)
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 pm; check-in end time: anytime early check-in is available for a fee early check-in subject to availability late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before 11:00 am late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are available for usd 25 per stay. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 100 per pet, per stay pets cannot be left unattended service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property 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

Reviews

Keiosha
Jan 14, 2026 02:17:22 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: I had a great stay here for my birthday weekend. The room was nice and clean. I had the perfect view. I will be returning!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)
Room Size: 1700 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 2, Square feet - 1700, Ping - 47.5, Square meters - 157, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)
Room Size: 500 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

General

Square feet - 500, Ping - 13.9, Bathtub grab bar height (centimeters) - 86, Grab bar - in bathtub, Square meters - 46, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Accessible bathtub, Bathtub grab bar height (inches) - 34, Bed count maximum 2
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

General

Square meters - 41, Square feet - 450, Ping - 12, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

General

Wheelchair-width doorways, Square feet - 450, Ping - 12, Wheelchair accessible, Extra bed count 1, Lowered peephole/view port in door, Square meters - 41, Doorway wheelchair width (centimeters) - 86, Doorway wheelchair width (inches) - 34, Roll-in shower, Bed count minimum 2, Roll-in shower width (inches) - 34, Roll-in shower width (centimeters) - 86, Bed count maximum 2
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View
Room Size: 500 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

General

Square feet - 500, Water view, Ping - 13.9, Square meters - 46, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

General

Square meters - 41, Bathtub grab bar height (centimeters) - 86, Square feet - 450, Grab bar - in bathtub, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Ping - 12.6, Bed count maximum 1, Accessible bathtub, Bathtub grab bar height (inches) - 34
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

General

Wheelchair-width doorways, Square feet - 450, Ping - 12, Wheelchair accessible, Extra bed count 1, Lowered peephole/view port in door, Square meters - 41, Doorway wheelchair width (centimeters) - 86, Doorway wheelchair width (inches) - 34, Roll-in shower, Bed count minimum 2, Roll-in shower width (inches) - 34, Roll-in shower width (centimeters) - 86, Bed count maximum 2
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)
Room Size: 500 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

General

Square feet - 500, Ping - 13.9, Square meters - 46, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

General

Square meters - 41, Square feet - 450, River view, Ping - 12, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)
Room Size: 960 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

General

Ping - 26.9, Sofa bed, Square feet - 960, Bed count minimum 1, Square meters - 89, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 2
Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)
Room Size: 1500 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

General

Square feet - 1500, Square meters - 139, Sofa bed, Bed count minimum 1, Ping - 42, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 2
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room Size: 960 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

General

Ping - 27, Square feet - 960, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 89, Bed count maximum 1
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 780 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

General

Square meters - 72, Square feet - 780, Ping - 22, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

General

Square meters - 41, Square feet - 450, Ping - 12, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)
Room Size: 650 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

General

Square meters - 60, Sofa bed, Wheelchair accessible, Ping - 18.1, Bed count minimum 1, Square feet - 650, Roll-in shower, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 2, Lowered peephole/view port in door, Roll-in shower width (inches) - 34, Roll-in shower width (centimeters) - 86
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)
Room Size: 780 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

General

Square meters - 72, Square feet - 780, Ping - 22, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)
Room Size: 960 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

General

Ping - 27, Square feet - 960, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 89, Bed count maximum 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

General

Wheelchair-width doorways, Square feet - 450, Ping - 12, Wheelchair accessible, Extra bed count 1, Lowered peephole/view port in door, Square meters - 41, Doorway wheelchair width (centimeters) - 86, Doorway wheelchair width (inches) - 34, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Bed count maximum 1, Roll-in shower width (inches) - 34, Roll-in shower width (centimeters) - 86
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
Room Size: 500 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

General

Bathtub grab bar height (inches) - 35, Bathtub grab bar height (centimeters) - 89, Square feet - 500, Ping - 13.9, Wheelchair-width doorways, Grab bar - in bathtub, Square meters - 46, Wheelchair accessible, Extra bed count 1, Accessible bathtub, Lowered peephole/view port in door, Doorway wheelchair width (centimeters) - 86, Doorway wheelchair width (inches) - 34, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

General

Square meters - 41, Square feet - 450, Ping - 12, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, City view, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

General

Square meters - 41, Square feet - 450, Ping - 12, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, City view
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)
Room Size: 780 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

General

Square meters - 72, Square feet - 780, Ping - 22, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)
Room Size: 960 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

General

Ping - 26.9, Square feet - 960, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 89, Bed count maximum 1
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

General

Square meters - 41, Square feet - 450, Ping - 12, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, City view
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)
Room Size: 450 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

General

Square meters - 41, Square feet - 450, Ping - 12, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1
Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)
Room Size: 650 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

General

Square meters - 60, Sofa bed, Ping - 18.1, Bed count minimum 1, Square feet - 650, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 2
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View
Room Size: 500 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

General

Square feet - 500, Ping - 13.9, Square meters - 46, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, City view, Bed count maximum 2
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View
Room Size: 960 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

General

Ping - 27, River view, Square feet - 960, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Square meters - 89, Bed count maximum 1
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)
Room Size: 1500 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

General

Ping - 42.2, Square feet - 1500, Square meters - 139, Sofa bed, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 2
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)
Room Size: 1500 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Wheelchair-width doorways, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sofa bed, Wheelchair accessible, Extra bed count 2, Lowered peephole/view port in door, Ping - 42.2, Doorway wheelchair width (centimeters) - 86, Doorway wheelchair width (inches) - 34, Square feet - 1500, Square meters - 139, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Bed count maximum 1, Roll-in shower width (inches) - 34, Roll-in shower width (centimeters) - 86
Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)
Room Size: 960 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

General

Ping - 26.9, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 1, Sofa bed, Square feet - 960, Bed count minimum 1, Square meters - 89, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 2
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)
Room Size: 1500 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

General

Ping - 42.2, Square feet - 1500, Square meters - 139, Sofa bed, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Extra bed count 2
Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible
Room Size: 1700 square feet m2
2 King Beds
Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

General

Square feet - 1700, Ping - 47.5, Square meters - 157, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2

FAQ's

Is this Downtown Chicago hotel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Downtown Chicago hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Downtown Chicago hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Downtown Chicago hotel?

Best-rates for the Downtown Chicago hotel starts from $189 per night with includes Bar, Air Conditioner, Parking, Business Services, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Kitchen, TV, Restaurant, Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Downtown Chicago hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Downtown Chicago hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Downtown Chicago hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Downtown Chicago hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Downtown Chicago hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Downtown Chicago hotel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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