Chicago, IllinoisRiver North
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
River North glass outpost
River North Chicago, Illinois
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
SonestaRiver North glass outpost
A linear fireplace warms the light-filled living room lobby as street-level energy hums through expansive glass on State Street.
“Fun rooms with bold color accents, and artwork above the beds that channels the Chicago World's Fair of 1893.”
What it’s good at
Listed
A seventeenth-floor indoor heated swimming pool framed in glass beside a rooftop deck.
Listed
Street-level CBR brasserie serves craft cocktails beside leather booths and a sidewalk patio.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
it’s also a friendly enough place that kids get special attention, pets are encouraged and Midwestern generosity abounds — it’s all proof that going big doesn’t have to mean growing cold.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
River North surrounds you with dozens of art galleries and restaurants, with the Grand Red Line station steps from the entrance.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame city views, while rooms feature World's Fair artwork, Frette linens, and suites with deep Fuji soaking tubs.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
On the seventeenth floor, the heated pool is lined in blue mosaics and surrounded by floor-to-ceiling skyline views.
The rooftop deck
Padded loungers and green sectionals sit out on the open-air deck, looking straight across the River North cityscape.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
CBR
The street-level brasserie serves seasonal comfort dishes and craft cocktails beside a long marble bar and sidewalk patio.
In Chicago and San Francisco, Royal Sonesta Chicago and the Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco have installed panels behind wall-mounted TVs to cut down on sound transfer through shared walls.
How it began
GREC Architects designed the seventeen-story glass tower in 2010, establishing a contemporary presence at the corner of State and Illinois.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.