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The Sono Chicago

3.5 star property

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Fireplace
Exterior
Staircase

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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1428 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60610
  • Place, Second City
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago History Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Sono Chicago

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Lake Michigan
Along with a rooftop terrace, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has concierge services and tour/ticket assistance. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a lobby fireplace.
The Sono Chicago offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The free breakfast at The Sono Chicago gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Michigan Avenue. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a rooftop terrace.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Michigan Avenue and a few minutes from Lake Michigan
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at The Sono Chicago. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Chicago bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 2016
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property requires the full amount of payment at time of booking.
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 13 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.

Property is also known as

Sono Chicago
The Sono Chicago Chicago
The Sono Chicago Bed & breakfast
The Sono Chicago Bed & breakfast Chicago

The Sono Chicago Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 485 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

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

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility; manager Jose was very responsive and helpful; no in-room fridge but we were allowed space in the kitchen’s large fridge to store a few items; easy walk to bus and train and to restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

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

Great place

Everything was seamless and such a great space. The staff was friendly and the permit parking was great! Breakfast was lovely as were the common and outdoor areas. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

SO cute, great location

I had such an AMAZING stay here! I had to find last minute accommodations for a 1 night stay and The Sono totally exceeded my expectations! When I booked, it wasn't clear that it was actually a bed and breakfast and not a hotel, but that was a great surprise! My flight arrived around 9pm and, despite the late arrival time, an employee met me at the front gate and carried my luggage to my room for me! The entire place was SUPER clean and I felt really comfortable and safe. You also can't beat the location!! Surrounded by gorgeous brownstones--it feels like you are a part of the beautiful neighborhood. It's also extremely close to the brown el train and a few bus lines as well. One small thing was that I needed Q-tips and they don't provide any in the bathroom, which I usually expect as a typical hotel offering--but that's more of a suggestion than a critique. Thank you again for making my short stay at The Sono so memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience very different from a typical hotel! The location is in a residential neighborhood between homes, so very different from your typical hotel. The ample free snacks and drinks were a great perk. The shared common kitchen/dining room/porch were beautiful. The bedroom itself was a little small, and only a queen bed -- and only stairs, no elevator -- but the bathroom/shower was large and lovely. The host was frendly and communicative. Free street parking is available, no $40/night that you might have to pay at other hotels. A great place overall!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M

Loved the shared kitchen access!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reid

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

Jose for the win!

When we first arrived at the Sono Chicago, there was a plumbing issue in our room from the night before. With no other rooms available, we had to stay in a space that wasn’t ideal at first, although the manager Jose resolved the problem as quickly as he could. Throughout our stay, Jose went above and beyond to ensure our anniversary weekend wasn’t overshadowed by a rough start. His hospitality was truly exceptional; he responded to our late-night messages within minutes. In 2025, many people believe great customer service is a thing of the past—but it’s alive and well at the Sono Chicago. I give this hotel five stars, but I’d give Jose seven stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Beautiful property, extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel more of a Bed and Breakfast which is fine except the room was tiny with no desk or place to sit and work. The room was very clean and check in easy however it was on the bottom floor with the communal dining room table located almost directly on top of the room so 630AM every day felt like people walking directly on top of your head. For $400 a night that was very disappointing. I would highly recommend avoiding staying in the two rooms on the bottom floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Clean throughout. Comfortable bed. Helpful and friendly manager. Great communication prior to arrival. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing stay this was...super friendly staff who were so happy to help with any requests. The Sono is in Old Town with lots of great places to shop and eat nearby. Can't recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really Good Location in Old Town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Communicative hosts, comfortable rooms and plush beds, delicious continental breakfast, and terrific rooftop terrace with great views. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to explore the city. The staff was friendly, parking was convenient and the organic breakfast was appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Krystin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This bed and breakfast was an absolutely breathtaking gem that surpassed every expectation we had, delivering an experience that went well beyond what the photographs could capture. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the stunning beauty of the place, which seemed to offer everything one could possibly desire in a cozy getaway. The owners were the epitome of hospitality—warm, welcoming, and genuinely sweet—always ready to lend a hand with anything we needed, whether it was local recommendations or small touches to make our stay more comfortable. Their attentive care made us feel truly pampered throughout our visit. The location was another delightful perk, perfectly situated just a stone’s throw from a wide array of dining options, giving us plenty of choices to explore nearby restaurants and cafes at our leisure. It was the kind of place that makes you want to return again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kraig

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

First time in a non-traditional hotel.

Our first non-traditional hotel stay. Great communication and Adie was extremely friendly and made sure we knew about the property and its location as we weren't from around the area. King bed room was clean and spacious with a huge shower and a balcony to sit and read. The free parking was a bonus along with the continental breakfast. Because of the small setting, we were able to meet some really interesting people from much farther away than we were. We really had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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