Based on 1868 guest reviews
Check-in: | 3pm |
Check-out: | 3pm |
Year of last renovation: | 2010 |
Floors: | 17 |
Rooms: | 261 |
Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
Non-smoking rooms: | 261 |
Rooms with disabled access: | |
Suites: | 22 |
Room windows: | Windows don't open |
Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
Meeting rooms: | 8 View spaces |
Meeting space: | 6528025 sq. feet |
Event space: | Holds 230 people |
Dist. to food/bars: | On-site |
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | On-site |
Dist. to the nearest gym: | On-site |
Lounge/Bar hours: | 7am-2am |
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: | Yes |
Pool Info: Our indoor heated pool is open daily from 6am until 10pm and is perched on the 17th floor, so you get refreshing downtown Chicago views with your swim. Our pool is perfect for laps at a length of 25 feet, 12 feet in width and a depth of 3.5 feet. | |
Ownership: | Sonesta Hotels |
Cancellation: 72 hour cancellation policy | |
Nightly parking: | $72. |
Total taxes: | 17.39% |
Total misc. fees: | �0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
State Tax: | 10.75% |
Occupancy Tax: | 17.39% |
City Tax: | 3.65% |
Country Tax: | 0.00% |
VAT: Value Added Tax: | 0.00 VAT % Inclusive |
PST: Provincial Sales Tax: | 0.00 PST % |
Food and Beverage Tax: | 11.50% |
Audio Visual Tax: | 10.25% |
Other Tax: | 0.00% |
Resort/Hotel Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
Parking Fee: | 64.00 Per Night (Valet Only) |
Cleaning Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
Porterage Fee: | 8.00 Per Person |
Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
Spa Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
Shipping and Handling Fee: | 5.00 Per Item |
Additional Person Fee: | 20.00 Per Person |
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 12.99 Per Day |
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 15.00 Per Day |
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 375.00 Per Day |
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 500.00 Per Item |
Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: | 25.00 Per Item |
Additional Room Fees: | 0.00 Per Night (Rollaway Bed) |
Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 23.00% |
Audio Visual Service Charge: | 27.00% (of rental) |
Banquet Labour Fees: | 0.00 Per Hour |
Banquet Bartender Fees: | 100.00 Per Night |
Chef Attendant Fees: | 150.00 Per Person |
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 40.00 Per Person |
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 42.00 Per Person |
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 36.00 Per Person |
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 55.00 Per Person |
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 65.00 Per Person |
Morning Break Cost: | 12.00 Per Person |
Afternoon Break Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
Banquet Urn of Coffee: | 85.00 Per Item |
Banquet Soft Drinks: | 4.00 Per Person |
Banquet Bottled Water: | 4.50 Per Person |
Banquet Hosted Bar: | 15.00 Per Person/Per Hour |
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 45.00 Per Person/Per Hour |
O'Hare International Airport: Distance- 17 miles about 40 minutes, 50 dollar taxi, $2.50 public transportation.Midway Airport: Distance- 12 miles about 25 minutes, 35 dollar taxi, $2.50 public transportation.
Local shuttle info: NA
Our hotel restaurant is open for breakfast from 7am - 10am Mon-Fri and Brunch from 8am - 2pm Sat and Sun. Breakfast Vouchers are able to be purchased for groups over 10 people that also book rooms in hotel in advance through the sales team
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.We offer valet parking. The overnight fee for valet parking on site is $72 per night with in and out access.Offsite parking fee: USD 55 per night (0.1 mi away)
Wi-Fi is complimentary to all Sonesta Travel Pass rewards members! Easy to sign up and no strings attached
?Disinfecting all meeting rooms during set-up and break down ?Visible sanitizer stations in all public areas and meeting rooms ?Increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting guestrooms, public spaces, meeting rooms and dining areas ?Upgraded laundry protocols ?All buffet items served by a trained staff wearing the proper protective equipment behind a plexiglass clean protective shield; no more self-serve dishes ?Individually plated or wrapped meals served by our trained staff which will reduce the need for any shared utensils or close contact between guests ?Meeting room layouts and seating arrangements to meet required spacing to ensure all physical distancing guidelines are met ?All banquet staff and AV technicians required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as well as disinfect all equipment after setup ?Advanced technology cleaning systems including the application of an EPA-registered disinfectant via an electrostatic sprayer
The Sonesta highlights above are subject to change without notice.
This chart illustrates fluctuations of sleeping room prices for both group quotes and the best online individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was entered. The lowest group or meeting displayed is 78.8% in the month of February 2021 and the highest average individual rate is $584 in the month of February 2021. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North in a month when rates are lower.
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North.
Feel free to use the The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Chicago event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sq ft) | Event 5'/6 ![]() | Crescent![]() | Classroom![]() | Hollow Square ![]() | U-shape![]() | Boardroom![]() | Convention 8'/10' ![]() | Theatre![]() | Reception![]() | Regist. desk ![]() |
Gallery Ballroom | 33 x 74 x 18 | 2400 | 203/203 | 130 | 140 | 50 | 60 | 59 | 15/12 | 200 | 230 | 244 |
Close this Gallery BallroomThe Gallery ballroom has lots of natural light thanks to the floor to ceiling windows on three sides. It is equipped with state of the art equipment including automated solar shades, blackout shades, and advanced audio system. There is a beautiful view of Chicago from the outdoor terrace connected to the Ballroom. The Ballroom can be divided into three different spaces, Gallery 1, Gallery 2, and Gallery 3. Room type: Ballroom Total size: 2400 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 33 x 74 x 18 Ft Floor level: 5 Power outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 25+ Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? Yes Amenities available
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Contemporary Room | 26 x 46 x 9 | 1375 | 100/100 | 70 | 50 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 6/5 | 95 | 140 | 120 |
Close this Contemporary RoomThe Contemporary room has floor to ceiling windows on one entire wall. This room can be divided into two different rooms, Contemporary 1, and Contemporary 2. Room type: General Meeting Room Total size: 1375 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 26 x 46 x 9 Ft Floor level: 6 Power outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 5 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? Yes Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? Yes Amenities available
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Exhibition | 27 x 25 x 9 | 575 | 48/48 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 4/3 | 50 | 50 | 58 |
Close this ExhibitionLike all of our rooms, the Exhibition room has floor to ceiling windows covering one side of the room. Room type: General Meeting Room Total size: 575 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 27 x 25 x 9 Ft Floor level: 6 Power outlets: 5 Columns: 0 Windows: 5 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? Yes Amenities available
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Mosaic Suite | 26 x 25 x 9 | 600 | 30/30 | 20 | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 50 | -- |
Close this Mosaic SuiteThe Mosaic suite is our Hospitality suite. It is perfect for smaller meetings, and breakouts. This room is great for a small gathering or catering function. It has a built in bar, floor to ceiling windows, and a private bathroom. Room type: General Meeting Room Total size: 600 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 26 x 25 x 9 Ft Floor level: 6 Power outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 5 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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Abstract Boardroom | 27 x 10 x 9 | 270 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close this Abstract BoardroomThe Abstract Boardroom is the perfect size for the intimate meeting. It has floor to ceiling windows, and a built in boardroom table. Room type: Boardroom Total size: 270 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 27 x 10 x 9 Ft Floor level: 5 Power outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 5 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? Yes Amenities available
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Gallery Foyer | 57 x 21 x 9 | 1150 | 40/96 | 30 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7/6 | -- | 115 | 115 |
Close this Gallery FoyerThe Gallery Foyer is a beautiful accompaniment to our Gallery ballroom. It is perfect for receptions, meals, and registration. This foyer is located between the Abstract Boardroom and the 1st entrance to the Gallery Ballroom. The foyer is accessed through the elevator bank and a beautiful staircase from the 6th floor. Room type: Foyer Total size: 1150 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 57 x 21 x 9 Ft Floor level: 5 Power outlets: 5 Columns: 0 Windows: 10 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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Canvas | 24 x 22 x 10 | 537 | 40/-- | -- | 24 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 50 | 40 | -- |
Close this CanvasRoom type: Restaurant / Lounge Total size: 537 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 24 x 22 x 10 Ft Floor level: Ground level Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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Upper Canvas | 64 x 18 x 10 | 1150 | 80/-- | -- | 36 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 60 | 120 | -- |
Close this Upper CanvasRoom type: Restaurant / Lounge Total size: 1150 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 64 x 18 x 10 Ft Floor level: 1 Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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Check in time is 3pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
Check out time is 3pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
There are 261 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Our hotel restaurant is open for breakfast from 7am - 10am Mon-Fri and Brunch from 8am - 2pm Sat and Sun. Breakfast Vouchers are able to be purchased for groups over 10 people that also book rooms in hotel in advance through the sales team
We offer valet parking. The overnight fee for valet parking on site is $72 per night with in and out access.Offsite parking fee: USD 55 per night (0.1 mi away)
Wi-Fi is complimentary to all Sonesta Travel Pass rewards members! Easy to sign up and no strings attached
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA 1 Bedroom Suite 1 King Separate Living Room Pull Out Sofa 400 Sq Ft Jetted Jacuzzi But
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Discount 1 Bedroom Suite 1 King Bed 630 Square Feet Separate Living Room and Jetted Tub Bathr
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our indoor heated pool is open daily from 6am until 10pm and is perched on the 17th floor, so you get refreshing downtown Chicago views with your swim. Our pool is perfect for laps at a length of 25 feet, 12 feet in width and a depth of 3.5 feet..