The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, Chicago ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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505 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60654

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“The hotel is perfectly situated, just steps away from all the main attractions and lively nightlife in the city!”view full review

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is a 4-star boutique hotel featuring an indoor heated pool, a rooftop terrace, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. This hotel offers convenient amenities such as in-room spa treatments and a complimentary wine hour, making it a standout choice in the Chicago hotel scene.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North include 261 accommodations with floor-to-ceiling windows offering city views, pillow menus, and laptop-compatible safes. Bathrooms feature designer amenities and spacious layouts. Guests have access to a fully stocked minibar with organic options.

Dining & Services

Dining options include CBR, an American brasserie serving regional cuisine for breakfast and dinner. The hotel also provides complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby and seasonal bicycle rentals for exploring the area. Guests can enjoy an evening wine reception.

Leisure & Entertainment

For leisure, guests can unwind at the indoor heated swimming pool or the outdoor sundeck on the 17th floor, featuring skyline views. The fitness center is equipped with modern equipment, including a Peloton Bike. The hotel is pet-friendly, with amenities for children available upon request.

Location & Business

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is centrally located, just 1 mile from Millennium Park and Navy Pier, and offers easy access to public transportation options, including the Grand and State/Lake subway stations. The hotel features over 8000 square feet of flexible meeting space suitable for any event, from intimate gatherings to larger conferences.

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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

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2 persons

755 sq. feet

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Air conditioning

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Luxury Suite Two Queens Spa Bath

2 persons

755 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Two Doubles Tub Mobility or Hearing Accessible

2 persons

370 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Air conditioning

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Luxury King Suite Spa Bath

2 persons

755 sq. feet

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Air conditioning

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast at the hotel restaurant; it was both tasty and reasonably priced, making mornings good.” view full review

Comfortable Stay

“The corner King room on the 17th floor was spacious and quiet, with incredibly comfortable bed and plush pillows that made for restful nights.” view full review

Stylish Lounge!

“The modern lounge area was beautifully decorated, providing a relaxed atmosphere to unwind with outdoor seating that was a lovely touch.” view full review

Perfect Accommodations!

“The staff went above and beyond, catering to my every need, which made my overall experience incredibly enjoyable and nice.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Wi-Fi
Paid off-site car park
On-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Public areas with access for disabled
24-hour security
Air conditioning in public areas
Children are welcome
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Fireplace
Lobby
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Cycling
Weight training

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Catering service

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Audiovisual equipment

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Connecting rooms
Living room
Rooftop terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Bottled water
Ironing facilities
Sofa bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Bathtub
Shower
Towels
Bathrobe
Free toiletries

Bedroom

Bed linen

Media

Radio
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

505 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60654

Map view

505 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60654

City landmarks

Park

Millennium Park

1.1 mi

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

1.2 mi

Landmark

360 Chicago Observation Deck

3900 ft

Harbour

Navy Pier

1.1 mi

Art object

Cloud Gate

4600 ft

Landmark

Skydeck Chicago

1.2 mi

Landmark

Willis Tower

1.2 mi

Landmark

The Rookery Building

1.0 mi

Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

2500 ft

Museum

Chicago Cultural Center

3600 ft

Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

2.1 mi

Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

1.6 mi

Museum

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

4000 ft

Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

1.8 mi

Park

Maggie Daley Park

5000 ft

Landmark

Arts Club of Chicago

2200 ft

Landmark

Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum

2700 ft

Landmark

Chicago Riverwalk

1.1 mi

Museum

The Field Museum

1.8 mi

Museum

American Writers Museum

2900 ft

Landmark

Picasso Statue

3300 ft

Gallery

Chicago Water Tower

3100 ft

Shopping Area

Water Tower Place

3900 ft

Museum

Loyola University Museum of Art

1.0 mi

Nearby

North Michigan Avenue

The Magnificent Mile

1900 ft

400-410 N Michigan Ave

Wrigley Building

1600 ft

435 N Michigan Ave

Tribune Tower

1800 ft

300 N State St

Marina City

1300 ft

439 N Wells St

Chicago-style pizza

1900 ft

Shopping Area

Shops at Northbridge

1400 ft

Restaurants

Weber Grill Restaurant

400 ft

539 N State St

The Purple Pig

1000 ft

500 North Michigan Avenue

Sable

100 ft

505 N State St

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

400 ft

1 West Grand Avenue

Cantina Laredo

200 ft

508 N State St

Star of Siam

300 ft

11 E Illinois St Fl 1

Pizzeria Uno

800 ft

29 E Ohio St

Fremont

300 ft

15 W Illinois St

Giordano's

2400 ft

730 N Rush St

American Junkie

500 ft

15 W Illinois St

Vermilion

500 ft

10 W Hubbard St

Getting around

City Centre

Chicago24 min · 1.2 mi

Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)26 min · 10.4 mi

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)43 min · 17.8 mi

Train

Millennium Station10 min · 2700 ft

Millenium Station11 min · 3000 ft

Underground

Grand3 min · 700 ft

Merchandise Mart8 min · 2000 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 65 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets allowed on request at the price of USD 75 per stay.

Year renovated:

2016

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

261

Former name

Kimpton Hotel

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, Chicago

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