The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool
Meeting facility
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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505 N State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mobility/ Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Spa Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Tub)

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Tub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (The Artist Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Spa Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hospitality)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Parlor Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (The Portrait Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers 261 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and refrigerators can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at CBR
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Steps from State Street and 5 minutes by foot from Michigan Avenue
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 8150 square feet (757 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the luxury The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

CBR - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 65 per night); discounts available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CBR

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8,150 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (106 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 80 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 65 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 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 day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Chicago Palomar
Palomar Chicago
Palomar Hotel
Palomar Hotel Chicago
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago
Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1852 out of 2592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 426 out of 2592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 2592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 2592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 2592 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff— all of them, from the doormen to the front desk to the maids— were friendly and always had a smile and bright greeting. No issues with anything and the room was pleasant & very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MAGALI

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The restaurant is good downstairs but the hotel its self isn’t that great. Had to move to a different room when we first got there since the room wasn’t actually cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nisar

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
service was bad
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Crisela

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

AHMET

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was all good
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great staff they let us store our luggage after check out until our flight.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rafa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, wonderful staff, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff throughout, room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mashun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying at this hotel, everyone is very helpful and friendly from front desk to door man and staff, rooms were clean and updated, also had a swimming pool, would continue my stays here without a doubt
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff at front desk & bar was amazing, stayed 2 nights celebrating my birthday & everyone was so helpful, nice, accommodating to make my stay excellent. Will be staying here again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ricky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was wonderful and valet was easy. Got the Spa Junior Suite for anniversary and we really enjoyed the tub! No complaints other than the cleaning staff came into our room while we were gone and had a DND sign on our door. Just found it odd but wasn’t a big deal in the end!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026