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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
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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
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
$162
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪5 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
(54 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
(7 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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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)

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

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

Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1613 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 2257 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone there was friendly and gave us a lot of places to go eat for our one year anniversary
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

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

Family get away! The view was awesome!

Everyone was very nice and helpful.. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archana

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are friendly and understanding
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable, convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern comfortable hotel in a good location close to downtown parks and museums Friendly helpful staff Many good restaurants nearby
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

Nice, but in need of update

Clean hotel though near 10 years since updated. Could definitely use update. No coffeemaker in room and coffee only available in lobby 6-10 am, which is a bit confusing. Great location for theatre and red line to Wrigley.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Reading

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area: able to walk to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Abbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The people were exceptionally nice! Every staff member we spoke to was extremely friendly and helpful. They were also able to check us in early which was great and they gave us a complimentary bottle of wine. My biggest complaint was around the room cleanliness - dust so thick on the side table I could wipe my finger through it, hair all over the shower, and the leather bed frame was peeling little flakes all over the bed - it was in seriously bad shape. The carpet was also not great but to be expected with a large hotel and I know a lot of times age of the carpet is out of housekeeping’s control
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so I gotta say The royal sonesta river north in particular is amazing it feels more like a hotel, it feels like a small community and all the staff and guest know each other. The front desk woman Gabby is amazing and dope as heck. Shaunda is a travel guide there, shes hilarious and gave us wonderful recommendations in the area. Antwonne is a dope Bellman great service and attitude. Every detail was perfect Jessenia apart of the housekeeping staff has such good attention to detail when it came to fixing up and cleaning the room everything was so organized and neat. Now to the room it couldn't have been more perfect they upgraded us to the luxury suite and it was beautiful (use the tub as much as you can)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would have preferred having a coffee maker in room without asking for one. Would have loved room service which you don’t offer. Would have liked the bar open more than it was. Other than that, we loved your hotel & our room. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bed was comfortable, room spacious, shower plenty of room,food was very tasty
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Aleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure why this property is rated so high. I’ve stayed in a few hotels in Chicago and this is by far the worst. I found the room dirty, smelly, and old. The pillows are so uncomfortable. Housekeeping was rude and insisted I need to checkout when I have written confirmation that I got late checkout. Mind you the housekeeper was asking me very rudely when I was leaving before it was even regular checkout time at 10 am. Entire experience here was uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a lovely room , beautiful views and conveniently close to Chicago landmarks. Close to the train station and many restaurants. Staff was extremely helpful. My family and I had a great stay!
Views from the room
Hallway views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Disappointed but an okay stay

This hotel was not what was depicted online. The room was small, we never had housekeeping any of our 4 nights, the room was dusty, and the pool was closed (drained & didn’t look like it was opening anytime soon). The immediate area is not as nice as Michigan Avenue or on the river. It is convenient to CTA though. We will spend a little more money next time and stay in a better hotel. I can’t recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, service and the smell of the lobby was amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable, everyone on the front desk team that i interacted with were great. I hope to be back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great to stay every year here. Worth it because the walking distance to all the things is decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Doorman was delightful! King room was spacious. Toilet flush was problematic. The pool was not open despite the advertisement on the Expedia websit. Lots of additional, non-negotiable charges once you get there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025