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The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

Chicago Loop, Chicago


Heritage Social
Central

Opened 1926   Renovated 2015   $$

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop — vibe

Vibe

A sweeping marble staircase, brass fixtures, and geometric chandeliers set a theatrical Roaring Twenties mood above the busy Loop.

“Art Deco throwback”

Heritage

Original 1926 Art Deco shell featuring a grand marble staircase and geometric chandeliers.

Social

Second-floor Legato Lounge hosts morning espresso, light fare, and pre-theatre craft cocktails.

Design

Theatrical Art Deco styling with geometric wallpapers, plush velvet seating, and brass lighting accents.

Central

In the Chicago Loop Theatre District, steps from City Hall and adjacent to the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop — rooms

Rooms

Bold geometric wallpapers and vintage-glam Art Deco furnishings give the quarters a classic theatrical feel in the city center.

Backstory

Hoteliers Emil and Karl Eitel opened the building in 1926 as the Bismarck Hotel, replacing their earlier 1890s establishment.

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Grab pre-show cocktails in the retro Legato Lounge, or sit down for classic Italian dishes and wine at adjoining 312 Chicago.

The neighborhood

Set in the Chicago Loop Theatre District, the front doors open directly alongside City Hall and the historic Cadillac Palace Theatre.

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