The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
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View from room
Ballroom
Fridge, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 46 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, Roll-In Shower)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Water view
  • 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, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Additionally, WiFi in public areas, valet parking, and a business center are onsite. 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 comforters. 37-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
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 like a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar.
  • Free WiFi (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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds, overall comfort, spaciousness, 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 center and 18 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 16000 square feet (1486 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, 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 specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 75 per night)

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

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.
  • Cribs (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 75 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 58 per night
  • 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.

We should mention

  • Children 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1995 out of 2645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 2645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 2645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 2645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 2645 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ja'Quon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, and the rooms were immaculate. Also, the hotel smelled so good!! I will regain.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dezalon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dannetta

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafal

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Port Saint Lucie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for St Patty's Day!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

This was an amazing location! Clean comfortable rooms. My only complaint is the sound proofing in our room was not great so we heard the people in the hallway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Definitely stay here!

10/10 recommend, will be coming back to stay again. The check in lady was extra helpful and very knowledgeable about food to order in. Very impressed with room and view of the green river.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern hotel with great location and friendly staff. Wish the bathroom had more towel racks and/or hooks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Redondo Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location! Friendly & helpful staff. We stayed here for St. Patty’s day weekend. Had a wonderful view of the river getting dyed. Close to Millennium Park, Navy Pier and lots of shopping, dining establishments & bars near by. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sikandar

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect hotel for St. Patrick’s Day! Our city-view room offers the best vantage point to enjoy the festivities. For parking, we have valet service or convenient self-parking just a short 10-minute walk from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay ., unfortunately we had some loud neighbors we had to call security multiple times starting at 3am and 4 and 5 cause the people staying across from us were super loud and I know I wasn’t the only one to called and complained about it., other than that the place it great to stay at super convenient spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing and Lucas was my favorite of the staff’s employees. He is so kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann-Marie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has an excellent location and our room was great. We stayed for St Patrick’s weekend and both the hotel and the attached Hoyts restaurant had special party events. It was so busy that it took 20min standing in a line to get an elevator to my room. The hotel guests were not give any priority over the general public and it was very crowded and chaotic. As a guest I was very disappointed it was so difficult to simply get some food from Hoyts or even just go to the lobby with it taking 30min. I will say tho, all the staff was very friendly and did their best to manage in a very disorganized situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Excellent

The staff was amazing, extremely helpful with the weekend been so busy with the St. Patrick celebrations. I will definitely return again...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

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

Great downtown location.

Rooms very clean. Great location by the river and Michigan Avenue. Staff was friendly and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025