Pros
- Centrally located in The Loop, close to restaurants, shops, and theatres
- Decent-sized rooms come with free Wi-Fi, plus coffeemakers with Green Mountain coffee
- Bright, modern 24-hour fitness center (for no fee) with river views and Life Fitness cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights
- Casual, reasonably priced Hoyt’s restaurant on-site
- Great city and/or river views from most rooms
- Free, 24-hour business center
- Within two blocks of 6 subway lines
Bottom Line
This mid-range hotel is centrally located in The Loop, on the northern edge of Chicago's Theatre District. Its 357 rooms — renovated in 2011 — are comfortable and spacious (though a tad generic for the price), and come with updated amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. The bright fitness center with great river and city views, the casual Hoyt’s restaurant, and its wonderful location make this a great pick, but for more stylish rooms, consider the often similarly priced Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, Allegro Chicago Hotel, or Hotel Monaco.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Spa
Location
In the northern part of The Loop, next to the river and within walking distance of Millennium Park
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront, formerly Hotel 71, is set in the northern part of The Loop, with a great location close to hundreds of dining and shopping options, and steps from the Theatre District. Many tourist attractions, like the Millennium Park and the world-class Art Institute of Chicago, are within easy walking distance. For longer distances, there are six subway lines within two blocks.
- 20-minute drive to Midway International Airport
- 25-minute drive to O’Hare International Airport
- 5-minute walk to the Theatre District
- 5-minute walk to City Hall
- 10-minute walk to Millennium Park
- 10-minute walk to the Magnificent Mile
- 10-minute walk to the Art Institute of Chicago
- 20-minute walk to the John Hancock Observatory
- 15-minute subway ride to the Buckingham Fountain
- 20-minute subway ride to Old Town
- 5-minute drive to Navy Pier
- 15-minute drive or 25-minute subway ride to Wrigley Field
- 15-minute drive or 30-minute Metra ride to the Museum of Science and Industry
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Things You Should Know About The Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront
Also Known As
- The Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront
Room Types
- Deluxe City View King Room
- Deluxe City View Two Queens Room
- Deluxe River View King Room
- Deluxe River View Two Queens Room
- Premier City View King Room
- Premier City View Two Queens Room
- Premier Junior Suite
- Premier River View King Room
- Premier River View Two Queens Room
Address
71 E. Wacker dr, Chicago, Illinois 60601-3755, United States
Phone
(312) 346-7100
Website
Location
In the northern part of The Loop, next to the river and within walking distance of Millennium Park
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront, formerly Hotel 71, is set in the northern part of The Loop, with a great location close to hundreds of dining and shopping options, and steps from the Theatre District. Many tourist attractions, like the Millennium Park and the world-class Art Institute of Chicago, are within easy walking distance. For longer distances, there are six subway lines within two blocks.
- 20-minute drive to Midway International Airport
- 25-minute drive to O’Hare International Airport
- 5-minute walk to the Theatre District
- 5-minute walk to City Hall
- 10-minute walk to Millennium Park
- 10-minute walk to the Magnificent Mile
- 10-minute walk to the Art Institute of Chicago
- 20-minute walk to the John Hancock Observatory
- 15-minute subway ride to the Buckingham Fountain
- 20-minute subway ride to Old Town
- 5-minute drive to Navy Pier
- 15-minute drive or 25-minute subway ride to Wrigley Field
- 15-minute drive or 30-minute Metra ride to the Museum of Science and Industry
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pets Allowed
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Spa
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