Stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel, Chicago | Room Details & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 60601

Providing 381 rooms, the 4-star The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel is situated around 5 minutes by foot from Chicago River. Located within 700 feet of Chicago Skyline and relatively close to the lit 1926 theater "Cadillac Palace Theatre", this perfect hotel features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities.

Location

The modern hotel is in the center of the city, about 5 minutes by car from Chicago Cultural Center, and 0.3 miles from State/Lake subway station. The smoke-free Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is centrally located in the green area, approximately 2 miles from Soldier Field.

The welcoming accommodation is also just a short drive from Grant Park. The 39-story The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel will also take you to Wrigley Field, which is approximately 15 minutes' drive away.

Wacker & Columbus bus stop is also not very far from this Chicago hotel.

Rooms

Some of the non-smoking rooms feature Wi-Fi and a television as well as a coffee maker. For your safety, these spacious rooms are appointed with an individual safe. This Chicago property offers rooms which overlook the town.

Eat & Drink

The hotel invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar. Paris Club Bistro & Bar offers a selection of dishes within easy reach of the Chicago hotel.

Leisure & Business

There is a fitness room with a wide range of sports. There is a meeting room, a meeting and event space available for corporate travelers.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Studio Hearing accessible

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2 persons

650 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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650 sq. feet

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455 sq. feet

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Getting around

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City Center

Chicago 1.1 mi

Airports

Midway International (MDW) 12.5 mi

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 18.5 mi

Train

Millennium Station1400 ft

Millenium Station1700 ft

Metro stations

State/Lake1000 ft

Lake1000 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Luxury

The King City View room was very nice, featuring a large layout that felt more like an apartment. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the picturesque view of the Chicago skyline took my breath away each morning. It was truly a good retreat during my stay.

Emma Johnson. United Kingdom, 2024-02-15Read full review on

Delicious Dining

The on-site restaurant offered a wonderful dining experience. I enjoyed a mouthwatering Angus beef burger that was not only reasonably priced but flavorful. It felt like a hidden gem that exceeded my expectations when I was too tired to explore outside.

Dave77. Australia, 2024-05-10Read full review on

Luxury Shower

The bathroom in my suite featured a magnificent rainfall shower head that provided excellent water pressure. It was the perfect way to unwind after a long day exploring the city. The luxurious feel made my stay a true indulgence.

Sophia Martinez. Canada, 2024-07-20Read full review on

Entertainment Hub

I was pleasantly surprised by the high-quality media setup in my room. The smart TV was user-friendly and connected easily to my streaming accounts, making it a great way to relax in the evenings with my favorite shows after a day of exploring.

Mark R.. Ireland, 2024-11-05Read full review on

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Baggage storage
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Kitchen
Microwave

Services

Valet parking
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Catering service

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs available

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub shower combination
Towels
Toilet

Self-catering

Kitchen
Microwave

Media

Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television

Location

71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 60601

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71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 60601

City landmarks

Parks

Millennium Park

4300 ft

Museums

The Art Institute of Chicago

4700 ft

875 N Michigan Ave Within Chicago 360

360 Chicago Observation Deck

4400 ft

Harbor

Navy Pier

1.2 mi

Art object

Cloud Gate

3000 ft

233 S. Wacker Drive Entrance on Jackson Blvd

Skydeck Chicago

1.1 mi

233 S Wacker Dr

Willis Tower

1.1 mi

Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

1.5 mi

Fountains

Buckingham Fountain

1.3 mi

North Michigan Avenue

The Magnificent Mile

2400 ft

Museums

The Field Museum

1.5 mi

209 S La Salle St

The Rookery Building

4500 ft

Parks

Grant Park

2500 ft

Museums

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

4500 ft

Parks

Maggie Daley Park

3300 ft

Museums

Chicago Children's Museum

1.2 mi

100 E. Wacker Drive

Chicago Riverwalk

1.0 mi

141 W Jackson Blvd La Salle Street

Chicago Board of Trade Building

3700 ft

376 N Michigan Ave

Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum

2800 ft

201 E Ontario St

Arts Club of Chicago

2700 ft

53 W Jackson Blvd

Monadnock Building

3700 ft

50 W Washington St Richard J. Daley Plaza Civic Center

Picasso Statue

2400 ft

407 S Dearborn St

Old Colony Building

4200 ft

439 N Wells St

Chicago-style pizza

3500 ft

Nearby

Broadway Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

1200 ft

Museums

Chicago Cultural Center

2000 ft

400-410 N Michigan Ave

Wrigley Building

1500 ft

435 N Michigan Ave

Tribune Tower

1800 ft

300 N State St

Marina City

1600 ft

Museums

American Writers Museum

800 ft

Restaurants

Bella Bacino's

1.2 mi

66 E Wacker Pl

Bridges Lobby Bar at LondonHouse Chicago

1400 ft

85 East Upper Wacker Drive Second Floor Lobby

Land & Lake Kitchen

100 ft

81 E Wacker Dr

Ocean Prime

1400 ft

87 E Wacker Dr

Hoyt's Tavern

700 ft

71 E Wacker Dr

Emerald Loop

500 ft

216 N Wabash Ave

The Purple Pig

1800 ft

500 North Michigan Avenue

Fisk & Co

500 ft

225 N Wabash Ave

Mr Brown's Lounge

800 ft

81 E Wacker Pl

The Bar

1200 ft

401 N Wabash Ave Trump International Hotel

The Sky-Line Club

1300 ft

307 N Michigan Ave

Chicago Brewhouse

1000 ft

31 W Riverwalk Chicago's Riverwalk

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

loved the hotel and would gladly return

Beautiful river views

Convenient location

Poor internet service

Timeshare sales pressure

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.0

Service

5.0

Dining

5.0

Avery

United Kingdom, November 2024

6.6/10

I had an enjoyable stay at this hotel, especially during the Star Wars Celebration in Chicago. The river views from my room were stunning and truly offered a nice backdrop for my trip. The location was incredibly convenient for exploring nearby attractions. However, I encountered some issues with the internet service and had to deal with persistent timeshare sales pitches from the front desk, which was a bit annoying.

Rooms

8.0

The room was very spacious, clean, and offered beautiful views of the river. However, it could have benefited from having a microwave for warming up food.

Service

5.0

The service at check-in was a bit gruff, and the staff attempted to sell me resort timeshares during my stay. This was frustrating and detracted from the experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel was perfectly located close to public transport, restaurants, and many attractions, making it easy to explore the city without hassle.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were not ideal at the hotel; the breakfast offerings were mediocre and overpriced. I found much better eateries within walking distance.

Facilities

7.0

The overall hotel facilities were well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable experience despite the inconveniences.

Beautiful river views

Poor internet service