See all properties
Save

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

4.5 star property

Photo gallery for The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Terrace/patio
Property preview
Exterior
Meeting facility
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

View map
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.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

View all photos for Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

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

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Spa Suite)

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)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

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

View all photos for Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

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

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Tub)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

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

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

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)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

Spa

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (The Artist Suite)

Suite (The Artist Suite)

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

Spa

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

Spa

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 3,058 reviews
The price is AU$281
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

About the area

Chicago

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), you'll be steps from State Street and 4 minutes by foot from Michigan Avenue. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Millennium Park.

What's nearby

  • State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 12 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Weber Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Snickers Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 261 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring MP3 docking stations and minibars. 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
You can enjoy a meal at CBR serving the guests of The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 8150 square feet (757 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (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 cot
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (106 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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. 1595 out of 2232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 2232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 2232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 2232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 2232 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were very clean and spacious! The inside of the property was very clean, staff were extremely helpful and caring! The area around/ outside didn't feel the safest, they did have a security guard outside at all times. I would not stay in this location with our children again because of safety concerns.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice but parking expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool fixed would be nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laure

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the space of the room and all the commodities. The mattress was excellent! The view was perfect and we had a quiet room like what we wanted. The staff was exceptional and the restaurant was very convenient when you want to stay at the hotel!
The King Bed
the relax armchair
the TV
the bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gibran, St. Louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old time and modern vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

TISHON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. The only thing is when you exit the property in the evenings there was always people hanging out at the building on the right and the next day you would see all the trash they left behind. And with the hotel staff they were not always as welcoming when leaving and returning to the Hotel, they would not always acknowledge or speak as you enter and exited the lobby. On the last couple of days of my stay we met a staff member that was awesome and I would like to recognize her because she gave 100% customer service everytime we saw her and that is Gabby. She was very welcoming, polite and always had a friendly smile when we saw her...( I hope I have her name correct. Her shift started at 2:30pm ) I also would like to recognize our housekeeper. She did an excellent job with cleaning our room daily! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff who provided a very generous upgrade for my husband’s birthday. Just stayed one night, but centrally located and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy, the terrace was cool. Wish the pool was open. Staff is very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cortez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaysonnia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025