The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪25 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 89 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(104 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

  • 157 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Riverside hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, valet parking and a business centre are on-site. 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 duvets. 37-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
The sightseeing around The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chicago Riverwalk. You'll find features such as a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Hoyt's Chicago
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness, overall comfort, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 18 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 16000 square feet (1486 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Chicago hotel is smoke free.

Hoyt's Chicago – This restaurant specialises 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 58 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 centre

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (84 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (77 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 39 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 32 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 78 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Off site 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Chicago Grand Wyndham
Wyndham Chicago Grand
Wyndham Chicago Grand Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Riverfront
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront Hotel
Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel Chicago
71 Hotel Chicago
Hotel 71 Chicago
Wyndham Grand Riverfront Hotel

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2470 out of 3179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 3179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 3179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 3179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 3179 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jelinda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great room hotel was awesome nice views friendly staff. The bed was a little too firm and the shower only had those half door thing which suck. But overall great would def stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marylise

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could have been better

Firstly you should know there is no complimentary breakfast. Also, they over free small water but they offer avian water for $7 each. Room cleaning would show up late in the day after we got back from our excursions which didn’t work since we were not going to leave our room at that point. They charge a $32 a day property fee and try to say it’s worth it since you get a $10 discount each day at their restaurant. They also hold a $500 property insurance hold once you check in on top of the money you already paid for the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tangee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, felt safe, even though I traveled with spouse. A single female traveler would feel safe staying at this location. Nice clean hotel, pretty decor in the common area of lobby, staff are polite and friendly, willing to help. The connection restaurant was friendly, limited menu bit food is good. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is great - very friendly. Great location. Modern decor. Firm bed. Very accommodating to specific requests.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maleah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff was amazing and super nice! Hotel area is in great spot most places we went was walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck Aron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay hands down, out of 3-4 visits to various places in this area, Royal Sonesta hit all the checkmarks. Many options to choose from dining, riverwalk, shopping, safe, clean, bulding in great shape and the rooms are very clean and up to date and easy to get too.This will be our place to stay "everytime"!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Belvidere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hudson

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and convience was awesome! Only thing wish it had morning coffee bar and onsite parking to be little More affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla, Fleming Island

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible! Each time we came into view of an employee, they said hello or nodded and were quick to assist when we needed something. The hotel is seriously in the perfect location for easy walking to delicious restaurants and Michigan Ave. Not a horrible walk from the train. It's simply a nice place to stay. Very comfortable. Make sure that you book a RIVER view. It's incredible. We've been here twice now and this time was my 40th birthday. They gave me a free upgrade! THANK YOU.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Red Lake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view but wish i was on a higher floor than the 12th floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is impeccable! Stayed 4 nights and every time leaving and entering, we were greeted and acknowledged. Restaurant had great food and our server, Juan, took the time to go through the city highlights, since it was our first visit to Chicago. Will definitely stay there again our next visit to Chicago!! Thank you for the beautiful room, view, and wonderful staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonny Chien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

David, Basingstoke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located, nice big room with great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

THEODORE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean and bright.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelent for family trip
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WAs centrally located and beautiful. I was a little disappointed in the view, but it was still beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025