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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $239
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

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71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 960 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

  • 1500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 780 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 780 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 780 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 960 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • River view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 1700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and 18 meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Event facilities measuring 16000 square feet (1486 square meters) include conference space. This Art Deco hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is a smoke-free property.

Hoyt's Chicago - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 4 miles (USD 58 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hoyt's Chicago

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16,000 square feet of conference space
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 39 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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 100 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 80 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2725 out of 3452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 435 out of 3452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 3452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 3452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 3452 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, great locating, room was really nice and clean, the staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shamariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect stay for valentine’s day!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Reagan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the rooms were very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff and great view
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms spotless and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beryl Ivonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was on point… we love the location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea N

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall hotel and the best River view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing and really met all our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana Sofia Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and the hotel is amazing I will definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Will be a return customer when in chicago
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daysiris Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT HOTEL
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff CLEAN rooms. 2nd time staying here love it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Damari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing overall will be my go to every trip to Chicago
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The area was amazing! Staff were welcoming! Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Perla Ivonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room with amazing views. Really friendly and helpful staff. Josh at reception was extremely good to us! Excellent location centre of everything. Would definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026