The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Rated 8.5 in 1659 reviews. 384 rooms.

★★★★

Towering over the river in the heart of the downtown Chicago, our hotel is the perfect home base for your exploration of the Windy City. Steps away from world-class shopping on the Miracle Mile and the history Navy Pier the widespread views of the Chicago skyline and famed architecture make our hotel second to none. Finding Chicago’s best attractions like The Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park is simple with help from our concierge. We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel so you can find out why we are constantly awarded as one of Chicago’s preeminent hotels.

Just 4 minutes’ walk away from the shopping, dining and entertainment on the Magnificent Mile, the newly renovated The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown at the Riverwalk offers on-site dining, 24-hour fitness centre and WiFi.

Featuring views of the city or the Chicago River, every room at Royal Sonesta Chicago provides a 48-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator. A coffee maker is also included. The Hotel provides the following service for a fee: bottled water.

Royal Sonesta Chicago modern American tavern, Hoyt's, serves Midwestern-inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also boasts views of the Chicago River.

A business centre, ballroom and meeting space are available on-site .

The Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are both less than a mile away from the hotel. The Theatre District is a 5-minute walk away.

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A guide to great places near The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  1. Chicago Riverwalk

    Urban Kayaks are open for the season! Located at 270 E. Riverwalk South. Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (312) 965-0035 http://urbankayaks.com/

    118 m from hotel
    Chicago River

  2. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

    I am a total hot chocolate snob, and I can tell you that the salted caramel hot chocolate is stunningly wonderful.

    229 m from hotel
    400 N Michigan Ave

  3. The Chicago Theatre

    In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) and his girlfriend Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) show up for a ballet performance in scenes shot in the Chicago Theatre.

    241 m from hotel
    175 N State St

  4. Apple Michigan Avenue

    The most beautiful Apple Store ever deserves a beautiful spot to relax. Grab your AirPods and your favorite Apple Music playlist, and enjoy this classic Chicago view.

    260 m from hotel
    401 N Michigan Ave

  5. House of Blues

    Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls.

    287 m from hotel
    329 N Dearborn St

  6. Shaw's Crab House

    Lobster rolls are a must!

    304 m from hotel
    21 E Hubbard St

  7. Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise

    Do NOT sit in the front of the boat. The guide talks after you pass the building. If you figure that out then all the seats are taken upstairs. VERY disappointing. They should not put chairs there.

    309 m from hotel
    112 E Wacker Dr

  8. Intelligentsia Coffee

    Thought you’d want to know: Intelligentsia has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now!

    328 m from hotel
    53 E Randolph St

  9. Chicago Cultural Center

    Completed in 1897 it was dedicated as the city's original Chicago Public Library. This monument was inspired by the neo-classical style of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.

    436 m from hotel
    78 E Washington St

  10. Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

    The crab cakes might as well be your sins because they are to die for.

    489 m from hotel
    60 E Grand Ave

  11. Millennium Park

    This 24.5-acre park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers.

    0.6 km from hotel
    201 E Randolph St

  12. Jay Pritzker Pavilion

    Check out the free Monday evening shows.

    0.6 km from hotel
    Millennium Park