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Boutique The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel

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Chicago
Apr 28, 2024 - Apr 29, 2024
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Reservation: 📞 +1-888-608-1078

🖨️ 1-312-3461721

Address

71 East Wacker Drive

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel Review

The 39-story Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel is where attention to detail and an experienced staff help to craft a special experience that's true to you and your unique style. Nestled at the city's intersection of work and play, where the Chicago River meets the famed Michigan Avenue, this 4-star hotel is the perfect venue for conferences, training sessions, meetings, and events of all sizes. The newly renovated property puts you at the cultural epicenter of the Midwest, with an inviting setting, upscale décor, patio dining, and riverfront views that make it one of the most desirable spots to eat great food and socialize with friends.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel offers an exceptional dining experience at Hoyt's American Tavern, a lounge-style bar reflecting the atmosphere of a Chicago neighborhood. Guests can indulge in a curated selection of locally sourced beer, wine, prosecco, and cocktails, including unique creations like the Chicago Mule and Bees Knees in partnership with the Chicago Distilling Company. With views of the iconic Chicago River, Hoyt's celebrates the finest culinary and beverage experiences the city has to offer. Additionally, the hotel's convenient location at the Riverwalk puts guests just a 4-minute walk away from the shopping, dining and entertainment on the renowned Magnificent Mile.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel offers a variety of entertainment options for guests of all ages. Located at the city's intersection of work and play, where the Chicago River meets the famed Michigan Avenue, guests can enjoy the vibrant energy of the city right at their doorstep. Families can take advantage of the hotel's convenient location to explore nearby attractions and landmarks, creating memorable experiences together. Additionally, the hotel provides a welcoming and family-friendly environment, ensuring that families have the conveniences they need, such as spacious accommodations and amenities to cater to their specific needs. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, located in the Chicago Loop, offers guests a prime location with a nice river view and convenient access to nearby attractions. Guests can explore popular landmarks such as The Rookery Building, The Art Institute of Chicago, Cloud Gate, Millennium Park, Grant Park, and the Chicago Cultural Center, all within walking distance. The property is also conveniently situated near transportation options, with State/Lake and Chicago Union within 0.2 km and 2.1 km, respectively. For those arriving by air, Midway International Airport is approximately 20 km away, making transportation to and from the property easily accessible.

The 39-story Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel offers a variety of elegant and spacious rooms to cater to every guest's needs. Each room features a comfortable pillow-top mattress for a restful sleep, as well as coffee/tea making facilities for a refreshing cup in the morning. The rooms are equipped with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and WiFi for entertainment and connectivity. Safety is a top priority, with smoke detectors and electronic key cards provided for peace of mind. Guests can enjoy the city view from their rooms, while some rooms also offer a great view of the city. The bathrooms are equipped with hairdryers and towels, and some feature dressing gowns for extra comfort. The newly renovated bathrooms offer a shower and separate toilet for added convenience.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown in Chicago provides a range of services for guests' convenience, including room service, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. For business travelers, the property offers 16.000 square feet of fully renovated, state-of-the-art meeting spaces with inspiring river views, equipped with the latest technology. With its unrivaled riverfront location in the Loop, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown ensures that meetings and events have a distinct and memorable local flavor, making each gathering truly special.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers a variety of leisure amenities for guests to unwind and stay active. Guests can take advantage of the latest cardio training and strength training equipment in the 24-hour fitness center, which includes a Peloton bike for a tailored workout experience. Whether guests prefer a heart-pumping workout or a relaxing session, the property ensures that there are options available to cater to every fitness level and preference.

Key Features

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • very good Fitness Center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Impressions

Pros

  • Adorable secluded hotel with an unbeatable touristic setting.
  • Located directly in the Chicago Loop district and a short way from The Chicago Theatre.
  • Huge rooms with communal bathrooms, many with wonderful views.
  • Some rates include an in-room safe, a storage and a coffeemaker.
  • Basic food in the beach restaurant.
  • Meals include bottled tea and wines.
  • First-class service and a fast check-in.
  • Rates are exceptional.

Cons

  • Occasional complaints about very old beds.
  • A few guests had standard breakfast.

Facilities

Dining facilities

  • Paid breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Catering service
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Cable/ Satellite television

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Relax

  • Fitness centre

Kid-Friendly activities

  • Cots available

Reviews

4.2 based on recent ratings

  • 4.4

    Cleanliness

  • 4.4

    Comfort

  • 4.2

    Facilities

  • 4.2

    Free WiFi

  • 4.8

    Location

  • 4.1

    Value for money

The room was regular double, and this beautifully appointed hotel too.

Breakfast was lovely, location was top, staff was responsive. Our room was airy and had a gorgeous view, enjoyed it. The good drinks in snack bar were very welcome.

Joyful hotel, did not want to leave there.

Very big bed, splendid room, well priced, unlimited breakfast. Unbelievable view of sea. It's found in a relaxing area, a few steps away from many landmarks of Chicago. The outdoor restaurant is brilliant. I would stay here again and again thanks to residential location.

Rooms

King

+
Size: 42 m2
Double

two queens

+
Size: 42 m2
Family

Deluxe King

+
Size: 42 m2
Double

Deluxe Two Queens

+
Size: 42 m2
Family

Royal King

+
Size: 42 m2
Double

Royal Two Queens

+
Size: 42 m2
Family

Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Millennium Park 970 m (3182 ft)
  • Chicago Cultural Center 970 m (3182 ft)
  • Willis Tower 1.45 km (4757 ft)
  • The Art Institute of Chicago 970 m (3182 ft)
  • The Field Museum 2.01 km (1.25 mi.)
  • Cloud Gate 970 m (3182 ft)
  • Chicago Riverwalk 440 m (1444 ft)

Restaurants nearby

  • Bella Bacino's 70 m (230 ft)
  • Emerald Loop 120 m (394 ft)
  • Fisk & Co 110 m (361 ft)
  • Land & Lake Kitchen 40 m (131 ft)
  • The Bar 140 m (459 ft)
  • Hoyt's Tavern 100 m (328 ft)
  • Mr Brown's Lounge 130 m (427 ft)
  • The Sky-Line Club 140 m (459 ft)

Transportation

  • State/Lake 260 m (853 ft)
  • Clark/Lake 300 m (984 ft)
  • Washington/Wabash 520 m (1706 ft)
  • Grand 530 m (1739 ft)
  • Wacker & Columbus 40 m (131 ft)
  • Lower Michigan & Wacker 120 m (394 ft)
  • Lower South Water & Michigan 170 m (558 ft)
  • Wacker & State EB 200 m (656 ft)
  • Union Transit Center 1.58 km (5184 ft)