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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool
Suite (The Artist Suite) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$130
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13

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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Spa Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Artist Suite) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Spa

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Spa

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Air conditioning
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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers 261 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered on request and refrigerators can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 8150 square feet (757 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is a smoke-free property.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 65 per night); discounts available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CBR

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8,150 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
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 75 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
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

  • Valet parking fee: USD 78 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 65 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 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 day

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, 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
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Chicago Palomar
Palomar Chicago
Palomar Hotel
Palomar Hotel Chicago
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago
Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1685 out of 2368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 2368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 2368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 2368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 2368 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JW, Spokane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nicely-sized and the bed mattress was the firmest(!) yet most comfortable I've had in a hotel in years! Water pressure, etc, was good, but the tub/shower is a little small and would benefit from the addition of a grab bar for older gents like myself. I chose the hotel, in part, due to it's proximity to the Red Line transit station, which was a "plus"along with the many restaurant choices in the area. Would stay again - at the right price point. (The lobby was always freezing!)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zacarias

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes great location and experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

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

Royal Sonesta Oct25

The area is convenient and the hotel is well kept and the CBR bar is very pleasant. The city or businesses nearby need to clean up trash on the streets and sidewalk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afshan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with everything!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Housekeeping

Mostly positive, but I did not get housekeeping. I mentioned that at check out and I was told for the first time that housekeeping was only on request. BAD! There should be a sign in the room about this.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William, St. Louis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were incredible! Super friendly and helpful, Antwoine helped a lot with our bags haha, he was amazing. All made our Chicago trip great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vagik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is clean and close to cicty center
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The swimming pool is nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great. Room needs more lighting. All the lights had to be turned on manually. None of them were connected to a wall switch. Wish they had room service. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpful, rooms modern and comfy, great happy hour! Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and very clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very subpar stay. It's too bad because we were looking forward to it. Won't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Xerxes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great stay.

Room was cleaned daily. Great space and loca.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay. The amenities were as advertised and the staff was accommodating. Two items or feedback reduced the rating slightly: 1. Pillow were not firm. We requested firmer pillows but they only brought more very soft pillows. Seem comfy at first but no support and impacted both our sleep. 2. A/C was just OK. It was warm for September, but we had to have the thermostat to its lowest setting at 65 to be comfortable sleeping. We kept the curtains closed all day too - the room does let in some beautiful views and a lot of sun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025