The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown – Family Hotel in Chicago | From 109$/Night

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About the Hotel

71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

“The location was absolutely great, right by the riverfront!”view full review

Rooms with Views

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown offers rooms with views of the Chicago River or the city skyline. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, Keurig coffee maker, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Select suites feature Peloton bikes or in-room yoga mats. Family-friendly options include connecting rooms and kid-friendly itineraries.

On-Site Dining

Hoyt's American Tavern serves Midwestern-inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu includes local brews and seasonal craft cocktails. The restaurant overlooks the Chicago River, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The lobby Market Place offers grab-and-go snacks and locally sourced drinks.

Fitness & Recreation

The 24-hour fitness center has Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment. Guests can practice yoga with views of the river. The hotel is steps from the Chicago Riverwalk for jogging or walking. Nearby Millennium Park and Navy Pier offer additional outdoor activities.

Prime Downtown Location

The hotel is in Chicago's Loop, a 4-minute walk from the Magnificent Mile. It's close to Millennium Park, the Chicago Theatre, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Public transport options include the Metro Station (Line 5) and multiple bus stops.

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides dry cleaning, laundry services, and 24-hour front desk assistance. Meeting spaces span 16,000 square feet with river views. Pet-friendly rooms are available. Self-parking is nearby at 60 E. Lake or 111 E. Wacker.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Columbus Studio Accessible Roll Shower or Hearing Accessible

2 persons

60 m²

1 King-size bed

Columbus Studio King

2 persons

60 m²

1 King-size bed

One-Bedroom King Suite

2 persons

89 m²

1 King-size bed

Two-Bedroom King Suite Mobility Accessible Roll Shower

2 persons

158 m²

1 King-size bed

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Chicago 1.7 km

Airports

Midway International (MDW) 20.1 km

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 29.8 km

Train

Millennium Station400 m

Millenium Station500 m

Underground

State/Lake300 m

Lake300 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Fine River Views

“My room was amazing, great size with a fine view of the Chicago river! It's the best hotel view you can get in all of Chicago, I absolutely loved it. The bed was comfortable, making it the perfect place to unwind after a busy day.” view full review

Comfortable and Cozy

“The bed in my room was super comfortable. I woke up feeling refreshed each morning, and the overall atmosphere of the hotel was peaceful and inviting, making it a perfect retreat to relax and recharge.” view full review

Immaculate and Spacious

“The bathroom was beautifully designed and offered ample space for all my toiletries. The high-quality toiletries provided added an extra touch of luxury, making my stay feel even more special.” view full review

Great Suite Layout

“The suite I had was exceptionally well laid out with plenty of space to relax and enjoy. I was able to make the most of my time there, and the amenities provided made it feel like a home away from home.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Paid parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Kitchen
Microwave

Services

Valet parking
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Catering service

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots available

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub shower combination
Towels
Toilet

Self-catering

Kitchen
Microwave

Media

Cable/ Satellite television

Location

71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

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71 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601

City landmarks

Park

Millennium Park

1.3 km

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

1.4 km

Landmark

360 Chicago Observation Deck

1.3 km

Harbour

Navy Pier

2.0 km

Art object

Cloud Gate

900 m

Landmark

Skydeck Chicago

1.7 km

Landmark

Willis Tower

1.7 km

Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

2.4 km

Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

2.1 km

Landmark

The Magnificent Mile

710 m

Museum

The Field Museum

2.5 km

Landmark

The Rookery Building

1.4 km

Park

Grant Park

760 m

Museum

Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago

1.4 km

Park

Maggie Daley Park

1.0 km

Museum

Chicago Children's Museum

1.9 km

Landmark

Chicago Riverwalk

1.6 km

Landmark

Chicago Board of Trade Building

1.1 km

Landmark

Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum

840 m

Landmark

Arts Club of Chicago

810 m

Landmark

Monadnock Building

1.1 km

Landmark

Picasso Statue

730 m

Landmark

Old Colony Building

1.2 km

Landmark

Chicago-style pizza

1.1 km

Nearby

Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

360 m

Museum

Chicago Cultural Center

580 m

400-410 N Michigan Ave

Wrigley Building

450 m

435 N Michigan Ave

Tribune Tower

530 m

300 N State St

Marina City

470 m

Museum

American Writers Museum

230 m

Restaurants

Bella Bacino's

1.9 km

66 E Wacker Pl

O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe

140 m

45 East Riverwalk South NorthEast corner of Wacker and Wabash

Bridges Lobby Bar at LondonHouse Chicago

400 m

85 East Upper Wacker Drive Second Floor Lobby

Land & Lake Kitchen

30 m

81 E Wacker Dr

Emerald Loop

140 m

216 N Wabash Ave

Hoyt's Tavern

190 m

71 E Wacker Dr

Fisk & Co

130 m

225 N Wabash Ave

The Purple Pig

530 m

500 North Michigan Avenue

Mr Brown's Lounge

240 m

81 E Wacker Pl

Elephant & Castle

240 m

111W W Adams St

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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown – A Favorite for Families in Chicago

About the Hotel

Rooms with Views

On-Site Dining

Fitness & Recreation

Prime Downtown Location

Services & Amenities

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Location

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