This smoke-free aparthotel features a fitness center, concierge services, and free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and added amenities include an electric kettle and a hair dryer. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonder The Burnham Apartments offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness center.
Sonder The Burnham Apartments features a fitness center, concierge services, and an elevator. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Sonder The Burnham Apartments is a smoke-free property.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Family friendly
Free crib
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Oven
Stovetop
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Streaming services
Laundry
Laundry detergent
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
7 steps to reach entrance
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Lockers
Luggage storage
Things to do
Gym
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
51 units
Housekeeping (on request)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Sonder The Burnham
Sonder The Burnham Apartments Chicago
Sonder The Burnham Apartments Aparthotel
Sonder The Burnham Apartments Aparthotel Chicago
Sonder The Burnham Apartments Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 163 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 163 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 163 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 163 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 163 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John
Jan 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great gem close to Union Station
Soooo close to Union Station and next door to a classic breakfast restaurant that has been around for decades, Lou Mitchell’s (closed Mon & Tue tho). Easy self check in, great quick customer service, comfortable bed and bedding, quiet except for the occasional ambulance. I reserved the Queen studio and the kitchenette was perfect. I’d stay there again on my next trip.
The location can't be beat, and the accommodations were clean, in good condition, and well-maintained. The walls and ceilings are *extremely* thin, and I had very loud and obnoxious upstairs neighbors who did not abide by the hotel's quiet hours. I filed a complaint with Sonder, and they said they'd reach out to the other guests but nothing changed. I should've asked to switch rooms once I knew the other folks weren't going to change their behavior--that's on me. If you value sound privacy, whether your own, or don't care to hear your neighbors primal noises set to Evita blaring in the background, I'd recommend staying somewhere else.
If you are a walker and just want to explore what Chicago has to offer please book this place. You can store your bags before and after checkin/out and the lobby is so nice and quiet.
Keyshawn
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Hayden
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quite nice. Bad parking
It was quite nice overall! The only inconvenience to note was the parking situation close was not ideal and the fan didn’t work in the restroom
Hayden
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Kelsey
Traveled with partner
Jan 6, 2025
Liked: Amenities
The hotel location is pretty good, there’s a lot of stuff within walking distance and the area felt safe. The property was a little strange because there’s no front desk staff. The room was mostly nice/clean but I found a live cockroach in the bathroom on my last day there.
Really nice facility in cool open-beamed and exposed brick space. Water pressure really low in bathroom sink but good in shower. Great location just a block from Union Station.
Absolutely loved everything about the location of the Sonder and everything Chicago has to offer , highly recommend and was truly impressed by Chicago, the feel of Chicago the people the entire city was perfect, thank you kindly
Christy
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Business traveler
Nov 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Harriet
Business traveler
Nov 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good but a bit noisy
The room is really cute and has all the amenities (including washing machine and dishwasher). Staying for business though I could hear quite a lot of noise from other rooms which made sleeping difficult at night
Harriet
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
John
Nov 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The entrance was dirty and unkempt. The general hall areas look like council flat landings and there was some really unsavoury and dodgy looking men and woman hanging around in the street. Elevator not working and had to carry all baggage up six flights, not a great start. Would think twice about spending this amount of money on a reconditioned flat.
I stayed in the Burnham and it was amazing! Aesthetically gorgeous, clean, stocked with necessary amenities. Even the bed linen was high quality! This will be my place of choice whenever I’m in the area!!