The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Edgar was very nice and informational. He made sure we were comfortable and enjoying everything. He recommended some good food and some good cocktails. Atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back again when I come back!

Spiro was very friendly. The room was great. Jacuzzi tub was amazing...nice and deep. The location was ideal and close to restaurants and shopping. Gym was adequate for a decent workout. The decor of the hotel was very sleek. I also enjoyed the tea room with nice big fireplace and...

Spiro was very friendly. The room was great. Jacuzzi tub was amazing...nice and deep. The location was ideal and close to restaurants and shopping. Gym was adequate for a decent workout. The decor of the hotel was very sleek. I also enjoyed the tea room with nice big fireplace and great views of State St. Would definitely stay here again.

Had a great stay at this place! The first room wasn’t clean but the reception lady fixed that and upgraded our room for the inconvenience! Edgar at the restaurant was such a pleasure, nice, friendly and great service skills thanks! He was wonderful from the moment I walked in the...

Had a great stay at this place! The first room wasn’t clean but the reception lady fixed that and upgraded our room for the inconvenience! Edgar at the restaurant was such a pleasure, nice, friendly and great service skills thanks! He was wonderful from the moment I walked in the restaurant!

Wonderful hotel! Location is great and rooms were lovely. We stayed in the Junior Suite which had plenty room, and the bathrooms were lovely. The staff was very friendly, we got great recommendations from Spiro on where to eat and go for activities. The view from our room was nice,...

Wonderful hotel! Location is great and rooms were lovely. We stayed in the Junior Suite which had plenty room, and the bathrooms were lovely. The staff was very friendly, we got great recommendations from Spiro on where to eat and go for activities. The view from our room was nice, and the rooms can get toasty which is great given the cold Chicago weather. Highly recommend this hotel. We didn’t eat breakfast, lunch or dinner at the hotel’s restaurant so can’t speak towards that. Lastly, the neighborhood was pretty quite at night so no late night disturbances.

We had a great stay!! The ladies and Ty at the front desk were super friendly and helpful! Spiro was amazing!! He helped us out a lot!! Great service! This was our second time staying at the Royal Sonesta Chicago on State St. and we will absolutely stay again. Thank...

We had a great stay!! The ladies and Ty at the front desk were super friendly and helpful! Spiro was amazing!! He helped us out a lot!! Great service! This was our second time staying at the Royal Sonesta Chicago on State St. and we will absolutely stay again. Thank you again!!

Edgar at CBR restaurant was so friendly, and they split our plates without us even having to ask. The presentation was lovely. This is our second time staying at this hotel. It’s quiet and the location is great. The floor to ceiling windows and the lux bathrooms are our favorite...

Edgar at CBR restaurant was so friendly, and they split our plates without us even having to ask. The presentation was lovely. This is our second time staying at this hotel. It’s quiet and the location is great. The floor to ceiling windows and the lux bathrooms are our favorite part.

We absolutely loved our 5-night stay at the Royal Sonesta River North. Perfect neihbourhood, walking distance to literally everything and some extraordinary restaurants - location is amazing! Highly recommend this hotel, it’s got great up to date cozy decor. We were welcome with a lovely Happy Annoverrary balloon, bottle of...

We absolutely loved our 5-night stay at the Royal Sonesta River North. Perfect neihbourhood, walking distance to literally everything and some extraordinary restaurants - location is amazing! Highly recommend this hotel, it’s got great up to date cozy decor. We were welcome with a lovely Happy Annoverrary balloon, bottle of wine, chocolates and a card since we were celebrating our anniversary that weekend and it was our first time to Chicago! The staff, including Mike, Spiro, the ladies at the front desk and truly all of the security and team at the hotel were so lovely, friendly and helpful all weekend long. Our room was a suite with a giant hot tub, shower and king bed. Each night they provided turn down with chocolates and always made sure we had fresh water bottles. We found our room a bit dry since the heat was on and they were able to bring us a humidifier. Each morning they offered coffee and tea in the lounge area and we found the location great, an easy stay with top notch service and all around highly recommend this hotel. We absolutely would stay here again!

Spiro was a super welcoming face entering your property. He went out of his way to make it a great experience for us both on our check-in and in our checkout. The beds were hard and uncomfortable, the Internet didn’t work the first day we were there, but did work...

Spiro was a super welcoming face entering your property. He went out of his way to make it a great experience for us both on our check-in and in our checkout. The beds were hard and uncomfortable, the Internet didn’t work the first day we were there, but did work the second day and the telephone didn’t work in our room so those attention to detail items should’ve been called out and fixed before we arrived. However, the staff was super friendly, and Spiro left us with a great impression of the hotel.

We had the pleasure of staying at the Royal Sonesta River North Chicago over Valentine’s Day weekend, and our experience was made even better thanks to Spiro. From the moment we arrived, he was incredibly kind and attentive, helping us with our luggage and offering fantastic restaurant recommendations. In hindsight,...

We had the pleasure of staying at the Royal Sonesta River North Chicago over Valentine’s Day weekend, and our experience was made even better thanks to Spiro. From the moment we arrived, he was incredibly kind and attentive, helping us with our luggage and offering fantastic restaurant recommendations. In hindsight, we truly wish we had taken his advice! Despite our packed schedule, Spiro’s hospitality stood out. The next day, when we told him we should have listened to his dining suggestions, he had a great sense of humor about it. He also went above and beyond to ensure our departure was seamless, assisting with our bags and even offering to arrange transportation. Spiro’s exceptional service and warm personality truly elevated our stay. Every establishment needs a person like him! If you’re visiting, take his recommendations seriously—we definitely will next time! :D Thank you, Spiro, for everything!

Spiro was such a great host!! He was always very warm and welcoming with each greeting. This hotel was nice, very clean, smelled GREAT and the vibes were immaculate. Check out the hotel restaurant CBR, too! Short rib hash for brunch was 10/10. From Louisiana, with love <3

The Royal was a great hotel in a nice location. The rooms were nice and clean. The views, Amazing! Greated every time we came in. Spiro was really nice and helped with travel. The restaurant in the hotel CBR is really great. The Short rib hash is the best dish....

The Royal was a great hotel in a nice location. The rooms were nice and clean. The views, Amazing! Greated every time we came in. Spiro was really nice and helped with travel. The restaurant in the hotel CBR is really great. The Short rib hash is the best dish. Would definitely stay again on return.

Amazing hotel in a great location! Plenty of wonderful restaurants & pubs within walking distance. Very nice pool area and exercise/workout facility. Best part was the wonderful restaurant with outstanding service from Edgar. He went above and beyond.

Hotel is in a fantastic location, especially for its price. Rooms are spacious and accommodating. Beware there are no microwaves though. The only thing stopping me from rating 5 stars is fact that we ended up finding a bunch of used condom wrappers (hopefully just wrappers) behind the TV and...

Hotel is in a fantastic location, especially for its price. Rooms are spacious and accommodating. Beware there are no microwaves though. The only thing stopping me from rating 5 stars is fact that we ended up finding a bunch of used condom wrappers (hopefully just wrappers) behind the TV and one young lady at the front desk had a very unwelcoming attitude. Everyone else was great and I wouldn't allow these unique experiences to stop you from going as the hotel and its service and almost all of its employees were great!

Our entire stay at Royal Sonesta RN was exceptional. And Edgar (along with everyone else in the restaurant) at CBR was phenomenal! Just the right balance of service, privacy, comfort, and security. Convenient access to the Green and Red lines.

Wow. This was by far one of the absolute best hotel stays I have had in a decade of travels. We came here for our anniversary, and the staff went above and far beyond my expectations. We were upgraded, without asking, to a spa suite which was so kind and...

Wow. This was by far one of the absolute best hotel stays I have had in a decade of travels. We came here for our anniversary, and the staff went above and far beyond my expectations. We were upgraded, without asking, to a spa suite which was so kind and generous. I had only asked that the original room I booked be well stocked, and they went all out! I was completely blown away. The room was gorgeous, amenities were thoughtful (the jacuzzi was the best part!), and the service was outstanding across the board. My partner and I felt so spoiled. Everyone we encountered wished us a Happy Anniversary as well which was so very sweet! On a personal note, as a visibly queer and interracial couple, we are always aware that we may be discriminated against when we travel together and have been many times, but everyone here treated us with the greatest respect and kindness, and it felt genuine and sincere. We have never been treated so well before! I absolutely recommend this hotel as a good spot for other LGBTQ+ travellers. I also want to specifically recognise Spiro! He was incredibly kind, respectful, and helpful. Our comings and goings from the hotel were definitely brightened when he was at the door! This hotel made our stay in Chicago unforgettable and wouldn’t have been the same without it! Thank you all so much!

CBR breakfast was fabulous - the Greek omlette was delicious. First time trying grits too, as recommended by our server, Edgar, who was friendly, helpful and efficient. Thanks, Edgar! It was a real pleasure and the perfect set-up for a busy day exploring Chicago. We will come again :)

My wife and I had Sunday brunch at CBR and it was amazing. The baked French toast was loaded with fresh fruit and my classic breakfast was perfect. We also ordered a to go breakfast for our sleeping son and it was out to our table so fast! Thanks again,...

My wife and I had Sunday brunch at CBR and it was amazing. The baked French toast was loaded with fresh fruit and my classic breakfast was perfect. We also ordered a to go breakfast for our sleeping son and it was out to our table so fast! Thanks again, Edgar, for the wonderful service.

Edgar was an outstanding server—attentive, friendly, and professional. The restaurant itself was elegant and spotless, and every dish we tried was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and delicious!” The stay at the hotel is great with awesome views

Our favourite hotel we’ve stayed at in Chicago. All the staff there are incredible. We were given a free room upgrade for our anniversary with complimentary wine and chocolates. The room was beautiful and room service came often. The amenities were quite good, the pool and terrace were our favourites....

Our favourite hotel we’ve stayed at in Chicago. All the staff there are incredible. We were given a free room upgrade for our anniversary with complimentary wine and chocolates. The room was beautiful and room service came often. The amenities were quite good, the pool and terrace were our favourites. The best thing about this place was the staff who really made you feel at home- they didn’t feel too corporate, just genuinely kind. Edgar was amazing as our waiter each day at the restaurant and we shared great conversation with him, great guy. Nate at the bar was very friendly as well and made us exceptional unique cocktails like the Mai Tai which I highly recommend. Furthermore, they were quick to resolve a payment issue we had at the end of our stay. Amazing hotel, we’ll be back

Location was excellent, close to all major landmarks. Clean hotel, good restaurant and friendly staff. Room was spacious and one of the better room services. The pool and terrace were also good. Comfortable beds! Also very close the subway station and bus stops.

Antwonne and the front staff were absolutely amazing. Very friendly and Antwonne was always right there to greet us with that bright chicago smile. Overall great experience with everyone and thanks for the hospitality we will surely be back for another visit.

We had a fantastic experience at CBR! Edgar took such great care of us—he was friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. We really enjoyed chatting with him. The food was absolutely delicious—definitely 5 stars for both the meal and the service. The entire staff was wonderful. We’d highly...

We had a fantastic experience at CBR! Edgar took such great care of us—he was friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. We really enjoyed chatting with him. The food was absolutely delicious—definitely 5 stars for both the meal and the service. The entire staff was wonderful. We’d highly recommend this place and hope to come back again before we leave town!

I had a fantastic experience thanks to Edgar! From the moment we sat down, he was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect. He knew the menu well, gave great recommendations, and checked in often without being overbearing. Edgar’s professionalism and warm attitude really made our visit special. I’d...

I had a fantastic experience thanks to Edgar! From the moment we sat down, he was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect. He knew the menu well, gave great recommendations, and checked in often without being overbearing. Edgar’s professionalism and warm attitude really made our visit special. I’d definitely come back and ask for him again. Highly recommend!

Arrived - warmly greeted, and offered a free upgrade to a luxury spa suite! Greeted every time we came and went by the front desk staff; breakfast was great and the wait staff superb. Pool was a little cool, but on the 17th floor, it had a wonderful view! Will...

Arrived - warmly greeted, and offered a free upgrade to a luxury spa suite! Greeted every time we came and went by the front desk staff; breakfast was great and the wait staff superb. Pool was a little cool, but on the 17th floor, it had a wonderful view! Will absolutely stay here the next time in Chicago!

Great location and able to walk everywhere. Welcoming staff and great service from Edgar at breakfast. Very clean and generous sized room. Only disappointment would be no tea/coffee facility in room, with complimentary tea/coffee served between 6am and 10am in the lobby. Would stay here again.

Had a fantastic stay at the Royal Sonesta Chicago River North. The front desk team was very kind and helpful during our stay. The room was very nice and comfortable. The location was great, short walks or rides on the CTA to all of the major spots. Shout out to...

Had a fantastic stay at the Royal Sonesta Chicago River North. The front desk team was very kind and helpful during our stay. The room was very nice and comfortable. The location was great, short walks or rides on the CTA to all of the major spots. Shout out to Edgar, the server in CBR for his great service during breakfast and lunch throughout the week. Will definitely be staying here again during our next visit to Chicago

The room was amazing! It is very spacious and clean. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming. Speedy and Shaunda were very helpful

The breakfast was easily the best meal we had each day. It was a pleasure to be looked after by Edgar and his team each morning.

Great Service ! Perfekt Service from Antwonne and Gabi 🥰 The hotel made our stay Special. Next time in Chicago we will be staying here

Royal Sonesta offered a great staycation. We stayed there for 5 nights and had a wonderful stay. Below are the highlights: 1. The check in and check out process is very smooth. 2. Hotel needs $100 of security depoist for each night stay. 3. It is very close by to...

Royal Sonesta offered a great staycation. We stayed there for 5 nights and had a wonderful stay. Below are the highlights: 1. The check in and check out process is very smooth. 2. Hotel needs $100 of security depoist for each night stay. 3. It is very close by to river walk(10 mins walk), Michigan Eve, Trump tower(10 mins walk), Navy pier(20 mins walk). 4.Starbucks, india town, Einstein bros are at 5 mins walk. 5. They have vallet parking services 6. They do provide free water. 7. They have best terrace view of chicago. Only downside of our stay was because of some nuisance created by people staying in front of the hotel but it was not fault of hotel and they responded well.

Shauna, has a beautiful smile and was friendly and professional. She did an Excellent job cleaning the terrace and making a nice shaded area for us to relax in.

This is an excellent hotel situated in the heart of downtown Chicago, conveniently located near numerous restaurants, the subway station, and within walking distance of Uber and taxi services. The hotel maintains a clean and hygienic environment, with a friendly and attentive front desk and housekeeping staff. The rooms are...

This is an excellent hotel situated in the heart of downtown Chicago, conveniently located near numerous restaurants, the subway station, and within walking distance of Uber and taxi services. The hotel maintains a clean and hygienic environment, with a friendly and attentive front desk and housekeeping staff. The rooms are reasonably sized and offer a comfortable stay. However, I have a concern regarding the distribution of tips left for the hardworking housekeeping maid. It appears that the tips I left did not directly reach the intended maid, but rather the supervisor. I would prefer to tip directly to the maid or for the hotel to ensure that any tips left by guests are directed to the appropriate housekeeper. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Our trip to Chicago was extra special by staying at the Royal Sonesta. Our suite well designed including a luxurious bathtub, and was well decorated. Vania at the front desk was always cheerful and very helpful. Good location to nice restaurants and downtown. Looking forward to staying here again.

Good visit. Clean hotel in a great location. Red line right across the street and near to the river and magnificent mile. Restaurant on site is very nice. Downside is the pool has been shut down by the city, ice machine did not work, and our headboard was in bad...

Good visit. Clean hotel in a great location. Red line right across the street and near to the river and magnificent mile. Restaurant on site is very nice. Downside is the pool has been shut down by the city, ice machine did not work, and our headboard was in bad shape. Not what you would expect from a hotel of this stature. 17th floor terrace was beautiful but closes at 10 pm, so not a lot of time to enjoy the night skyline during the summer. Great lobby and awesome patio out front for relaxing. It was $78 to park my car, but not unusual for downtown Chicago. I did see self park options down the street for $45.

Overall, I'd say this is a decent place to stay in Chicago. Somewhere in between 3 and 4 stars. Pros: The staff is kind and helpful, the lobby and entrance are nice and quaint. The fruit infused water is delicious, especially on a hot summer day. The space of the...

Overall, I'd say this is a decent place to stay in Chicago. Somewhere in between 3 and 4 stars. Pros: The staff is kind and helpful, the lobby and entrance are nice and quaint. The fruit infused water is delicious, especially on a hot summer day. The space of the king bed suites are nice and the rooms w/suites attached are pretty spacious. The Magnificent Mile, the river walk, and good food are just a short walk away. Con: We arrived after work at 10pm only to learn that they were already at capacity due to a plumbing issue that made half of the rooms uninhabitable. Upon further questioning, we learned that this had been an issue for 2 days but we weren't notified of it, even after we called earlier that day to notify them of the late arrival. They placed us in a makeshift room from the living room that was connected to someone else's room with a pullout bed. Not the worst thing to ever happen, but definitely not ideal. The only thing that made it okay is the staff's commitment to upgrading our room the next day, not charging for that night's stay, and a complimentary bottle of wine. This is the main reason I'm giving the 4 stars b/c they did right the wrong. Also, before entering the upgraded room, they were installing tv's that afternoon so we actually couldn't use our room for an hour and a half. Not a bad hotel at all and I commend them on pivoting and rectifying the situation, but the communication could stand to be improved on things that impact the guest. Some of the upholstery could stand to be repaired in the rooms as well.