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Step into the Premier Room (Royal, Hearing) at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, a spacious 500 sq. ft. retreat offering river or skyline views and room for up to four guests. Designed with accessibility in mind, the room features thin carpet and a ceiling hoist where required, plus a closed‑captioned TV to support hearing-impaired guests. Individually decorated and furnished, the space is climate-controlled and equipped with blackout drapes to help you rest on your schedule.
Sleeping four on two Queen beds, the layout includes pillowtop mattresses, hypo‑allergenic bedding and down comforters for added comfort. A private bathroom provides a shower/bathtub combination, bathrobes, slippers, towels, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Rollaway or extra beds are available for a surcharge, and connecting rooms can be requested for larger groups or family arrangements. In‑room conveniences include a desk and desk chair, iron and ironing board, and a refrigerator and coffee/tea maker.
Entertainment and connectivity are kept simple and reliable with a 37‑inch plasma TV offering satellite and premium channels, free Wi‑Fi at 25+ Mbps, and free local calls. Weekly housekeeping keeps longer stays tidy. Practical touches for business and leisure travel—such as a work desk and complimentary basic internet included with the hotel’s services—help make each stay straightforward and comfortable at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown.






























The room looks out over the Chicago River or the city skyline. The hotel is a 39-story tower at 71 E Wacker Drive, next to the Chicago Riverwalk, which is about a 4-minute walk away. The specific view depends on the room allocated.
The room has 2 Queen Beds with pillowtop mattresses, hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters. It sleeps up to four guests in 500 sq. ft. A rollaway or extra bed is available for a surcharge, and connecting rooms can be arranged for larger groups. Children 17 and under stay free using existing bedding in a parent's or guardian's room.
The room has a closed-captioned TV for hearing-impaired guests, thin carpet and a ceiling hoist. It also has air conditioning and blackout drapes. Service animals are welcome and exempt from the hotel's pet fee.
It is a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination. Guests get bathrobes, slippers, towels, a hair dryer and free toiletries.
A mandatory $32 daily Destination Fee applies. It covers 24/7 fitness center access, basic Wi-Fi for unlimited devices, two bottles of water on arrival and a $10 food and beverage credit at Hoyt's. In the room you also have a 37-inch TV with satellite and premium channels, a coffee/tea maker, a refrigerator and free local calls.
Hoyt's Chicago is the on-site restaurant. It serves American dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour, takes reservations, and has river views. In-room dining from Hoyt's runs from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Market Place is an on-site bar serving local beer, wine, prosecco and cocktails.
The hotel has no airport shuttle. Rapid transit is about one block away. The CTA Blue Line from O'Hare takes roughly 40-55 minutes for a $5 fare. The Orange Line from Midway takes roughly 30-40 minutes. Rideshare typically costs $40-50 from O'Hare and $25-35 from Midway.
The hotel has valet parking, and the overnight rate includes three limited in-and-out privileges. Discounted off-site self-parking is available, for example at 111 E. Wacker at about $58 a night. The hotel garage has a height limit of 6'3".
The hotel has no swimming pool, but it does have a 24/7 fitness center with a Peloton bike. Cloud Gate in Millennium Park is about a 5-minute walk, and the Art Institute of Chicago is about 7 minutes. Navy Pier is about 15 minutes on foot. Chicago's Lake Michigan beaches are free to use, and Oak Street Beach is the classic city beach.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The main guest must be at least 21 and show a photo ID and credit card at check-in. Late arrivals need prior arrangement. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day.
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