The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, Chicago: Info, Photos, Reviews

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Overview
Rooms
Location
Amenities
Policies

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Luxury hotel with indoor pool, near Michigan Avenue

8.4/10 Very good

1,003 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Connecting rooms available

505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654

Guests rated this location 9.2/10 - Wonderful

Main amenities

Housekeeping (on request)
Near the beach
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
24-hour fitness centre
Valet parking
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Reception fireplace
ATM/banking services
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry

For families

Free cots/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Laundry facilities

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

In Downtown Chicago
Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk
Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk
Millennium Park - 15 min walk
Lake Michigan - 22 min walk
Grant Park - 23 min walk
Navy Pier - 23 min walk
Willis Tower - 23 min walk
Water Tower Place - 6 min drive
Lincoln Park Zoo - 12 min drive

Getting around

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 31 min drive
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 35 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 51 min drive
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 90 min drive
Millennium Station - 12 min walk
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 22 min walk
Chicago Union Station - 28 min walk
Grand Station (Red Line) - 1 min walk
State Station - 7 min walk
Chicago Station (Red Line) - 8 min walk

Restaurants

Snicker's - 1 min walk
Weber Grill Restaurant - 1 min walk
Kitchen + Kocktails - 2 min walk
Howl at the Moon - 2 min walk
O'Callaghan's - 2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at CBR, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and central location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Grand Station (Red Line) is steps away and State Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray

Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Safety measures

Gloves available

Hand sanitiser provided

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place

Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner

This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

261 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in time from 4 PM until anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

Pets allowed (2 per room)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available

Internet

Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

On-site valet parking (USD 76 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Off-site parking within 0.1 mi (USD 55 per night); discounts available

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Restaurant
Bar/lounge

What to do

Beach nearby

Working away

Meeting rooms
Conference space (8150 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Pool loungers

Facilities

ATM/banking
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
24-hour fitness centre
An indoor pool
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Lift
Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

Languages

English
Spanish

Room amenities

Be entertained

MP3 docking station
37-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Pillow menu
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

CBR – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:

Resort fee: USD 28 per accommodation, per night

Resort fee inclusions:

Fitness centre access
In-room bottled water
Additional inclusions

Optional extras

Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

Valet parking costs USD 76 per day with in/out privileges
Parking is available off-site and costs USD 55 per night (0.1 mi away)

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is professionally cleaned; the property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).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.

Also known as

Chicago Palomar

Palomar Chicago

Palomar Hotel

Palomar Hotel Chicago

Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago

Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property and guests are provided with hand sanitiser. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.

Is there a pool at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 per room. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 76 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

You can check in from 4 PM - anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North and nearby?

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North?

Yes, CBR offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North like?

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is a short 1-minute walk from Grand Station (Red Line) and 15 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

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Eco-friendliness