4.5-Star Hotel

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

505 North State Street, Chicago, IL - United States
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$162
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4.5-Star Hotel

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

505 North State Street, Chicago, IL - United States
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Top Amenities:

Free Internet AccessSwimming PoolRestaurantFitness CenterPets AllowedHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/Facilities
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Guest Rating

8.7

Very Good

Based on 1955 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.3

Hotel Cleanliness

9.1

Hotel Staff

9.1

Overall Quality

8.7

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About

This 4-star boutique hotel is located in the heart of downtown Chicago's River North neighborhood. The eco-friendly hotel offers an indoor pool and sundeck. Featuring designs and décor inspired by the Chicago World’s Fair, every room at the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers a 37-inch flat-screen TV with in-room fitness channels. Rooms also include large bathrooms with designer bathrobes and designer bath amenities. Guests at the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North can use the 24-hour fitness center with modern equipment. A free morning coffee and tea bar is provided by the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North. CBR, located next to the hotel, serves regional cuisine for breakfast and dinner. On the weekends a brunch menu is available as well. Just 1 minutes’ walk from the CTA Red Line, this hotel is less than 1 mile from Navy Pier and Millennium Park. O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport are within 17 miles of this hotel.

Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 16:00

Check-out:

Before 11:00

Pets:

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Info:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Please note: The property's cancelation policy includes any applicable taxes. The hotel considers 10 or more rooms a group. The hotel reserves the right to cancel 10 or more rooms booked online. Please contact the hotel directly if you are booking 10 or more rooms. A $32 Tax-Inclusive Resort Fee Includes: - Coffee and tea in the lobby each morning. - WiFi - Two bottles of water. - Access to the fitness center including a Peloton bike. - Access to the Fresco Terrace (seasonal). - Use of our indoor pool. - Use of our bicycles to explore the city (seasonal). - Seasonal water refresh station in the lobby - $10 credit for use towards the on-site restaurant CBR. The Pet Fee is a Non-Refundable $75 per stay fee. A maximum of two dogs per room are permitted.

Features & Amenities

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Internet Access
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Pets Allowed
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Amenities & Services:

Facilities for disabled guests available
Fitness center
Free Wi-Fi
Indoor pool
Non-smoking property
On-site accessible restaurants/lounges
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Restaurant(s)
Wheelchair accessible

Guest Rating

8.7

Very Good

Based on 1955 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.3

Hotel Cleanliness

9.1

Hotel Staff

9.1

Overall Quality

8.7

Pros +

  • Gaby our host!! Wow. It felt like family.
  • Quiet, comfortable, clean
  • Location

Cons -

  • Pool closed at 10:30 wish it stayed open a while longer for 2nd shifters
  • No microwave
  • Dated.

Top Quotes:

"Great location, friendly staff, comfy beds."

"Super cute room with lots of amenities."

"Conveniently located to Navy Pier, MI street, House of Blues, Steak houses, Pizza places."

Business Traveler (109)

Solo Traveler (154)

Traveling as Couple (571)

Family with Young Children (190)

Family with Teens (28)

Senior Traveler (6)

Group Traveler (103)

10
3/27/2025
Gaby our host!! Wow. It felt like family.
Pool closed at 10:30 wish it stayed open a while longer for 2nd shifters
10
3/19/2025
Quiet, comfortable, clean
No microwave
10
1/22/2025
Location
Dated.
8
1/3/2025
Location. Staff at entry door.
Something is different and not in a good way. We have stayed here 4x. The bar/restaurant was closed Sunday and Monday. That was ridiculous on a holiday weekend.

Room Options

1 Bedroom Suite

sqft

Air conditioningClosetIron and ironing board

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King Spa Premier Room

496 sqft • 1 King

Air conditioningAlarm clockBathrobe(s)Blackout curtains

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

356 sqft • 2 Queen

Air conditioningAlarm clockBathrobe(s)Closet

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Queen Room - Hearing Accessible

291 sqft • 1 Queen

Accessible roomAir conditioningClosetIron and ironing board

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1/5

Deluxe - Two Doubles - Mobility/Hearing Accessible - Roll-In Shower

366 sqft • 2 Double

Accessible roomAir conditioningAlarm clockBathrobe(s)

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1/6

One Bedroom Spa Suite - King

636 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed

Air conditioningAlarm clockBathrobe(s)Closet

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Location

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

505 North State Street, Chicago, IL