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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

★★★★
Very Good

71 East Wacker Drive

About This Property

Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views
Experience the newly renovated Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown at the Riverwalk, just steps away from the vibrant Magnificent Mile. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city or the Chicago River from your room, equipped with modern amenities like a 48-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee maker.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in Midwestern-inspired dishes at the modern American tavern, Hoyt's, while taking in the scenic views of the Chicago River. Start your day with a delicious breakfast, grab a leisurely lunch, or enjoy a hearty dinner - all without leaving the hotel.

Convenient Location and Amenities
With a 24-hour fitness centre, on-site dining, and WiFi access, Royal Sonesta Chicago ensures a comfortable stay. Plus, take advantage of the business centre, ballroom, and meeting spaces available for your convenience.

Ready to elevate your Chicago experience? Book your stay at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown at the Riverwalk today!

Why guests recommend it

Central location and stunning river viewsFriendly, helpful staff (valet, bellmen, front desk often praised)Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms with good bedsEarly check-in and package handling appreciated

Facilities & Services (48)

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms

Available Rooms

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Guest reviews

9.0
Excellent
2441 reviews

Most recent

Franziska
July 4, 2026
7.0
Good

RAMON CAMILO
July 3, 2026
8.0
Very Good

We had a good time. Comfortable and with a great location.

I liked the studio-type format, with a living room and kitchen. I liked that the bathroom was outside the bedroom.

👍 Liked
  • I liked the studio-type format, with a living room and kitchen. I liked that the bathroom was outside the bedroom.
Palmer
July 1, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Peter
July 1, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Great hotel in a perfect location

The location is perfect, right on the Chicago River and Riverwalk. Bars, restaurants, and shops nearby, the hop-on-hop-off tour starts right in front of the hotel.

👍 Liked
  • The location is perfect, right on the Chicago River and Riverwalk. Bars, restaurants, and shops nearby, the hop-on-hop-off tour starts right in front of the hotel.
Yauheni
July 1, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Vernon
July 1, 2026
10.0
Excellent

I liked the hotel and the scenery, everything was just perfect

Everything

👍 Liked
  • Everything
👎 Disliked
  • Room was by the elevator, other than that everything was great
Veronica
June 30, 2026
9.0
Excellent

A wonderful first-time visit!

The location was convenient for a first-time visitor. The proximity to a lot of popular attractions was perfect for short walks. Access to Hoyts was a great amenity to have. Beds are comfortable.

👍 Liked
  • The location was convenient for a first-time visitor. The proximity to a lot of popular attractions was perfect for short walks. Access to Hoyts was a great amenity to have. Beds are comfortable.
👎 Disliked
  • The AC doesn't appear to be strong enough for the suite. Also, the shower head was a bit faulty.
Teonna
June 30, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Keondra
June 30, 2026
8.0
Very Good

It was good

It was in the middle of everything. The staff was nice. Super clean

👍 Liked
  • It was in the middle of everything. The staff was nice. Super clean
👎 Disliked
  • It didn’t get cold enough in the room. I’d wake up sweating
Esther
June 30, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Nice hotel, very central!

Very clean, lots of space in the room, very helpful, friendly staff. For us, the perfect location with an amazing view of the skyscrapers and the river. Book a room with a river view!

👍 Liked
  • Very clean, lots of space in the room, very helpful, friendly staff. For us, the perfect location with an amazing view of the skyscrapers and the river. Book a room with a river view!
👎 Disliked
  • Our room was right across from 4 elevators. Not enough quiet.

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