The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Hotel, Chicago | Explore Room Options, Reviews & Pricing for 2025

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About the Hotel

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

The 4-star Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown sits at the intersection of the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue in the Loop district, featuring 16000 square feet of renovated meeting spaces, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bike, and pet-friendly accommodations.

River View Accommodations

Every room at Sonesta showcases views of either the city skyline or Chicago River, equipped with Keurig coffee makers and laptop-size safes. The hotel offers specialty accommodations including Fitness Suites with in-room Peloton bikes and Family Suites with kid-friendly amenities.

Riverside Dining Experience

Hoyt's American Tavern serves Midwestern-inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a loft-like indoor space with riverfront views. Market Place offers locally-sourced beer, wine, and signature cocktails including Chicago Mule in partnership with Chicago Distilling Company.

Modern Fitness Facilities

The state-of-the-art fitness center provides cardio equipment and strength training machines, including a Peloton bike. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown features 18 event venues accommodating groups from 10 to 350 people.

Prime Downtown Location

The hotel stands steps from Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile's shopping district. Key attractions within walking distance include The Chicago Theatre (0.2 miles), Navy Pier (1 miles), and The Art Institute of Chicago (0.9 miles).

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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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King Studio

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2 persons

650 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

455 sq. feet

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Getting around

Available transportation options

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

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious & Inviting

“I loved the generous room size that offered plenty of space to relax and unwind after a long day.” view full review

Luxurious Shower

“The pressure of the shower was excellent, ensuring a refreshing end to my busy days.” view full review

Customizable Menus

“The on-site dining options allowed for a customizable experience, making every meal feel unique.” view full review

Cozy Atmosphere

“The living area was comfortably designed, perfect for enjoying a quiet evening in.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Paid 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.

72%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily return

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

10.0

Service

6.0

Dining

5.0

George

United Kingdom, December 2024

7.2/10

I had a lovely stay overall with stunning river views and clean rooms; however, the service left a bit to be desired, especially at the bar. The location is excellent for exploring nearby attractions, but the dining options in the hotel were somewhat mediocre for the price.

Rooms

8.0

The room was lovely with beautiful furnishings and ample space, though the bathroom needed some improvements, like a higher toilet seat and better drainage.

Service

6.0

While the staff was friendly, I found the service at the bar lacking as I experienced long waits and minimal attention from the bartender.

Location

10.0

The hotel's central location made it incredibly easy to walk to many attractions, restaurants, and shops.

Dining

5.0

I was quite disappointed with the dining experience at the hotel. The food was mediocre and overpriced, and the service was inconsistent.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had nice modern facilities, but with renovations going on, access was sometimes inconvenient.