The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

"Located in the hub of the art and design district, the Palomar is a modern, pet-friendly, eco-friendly, organic-oriented hotel that caters to active city visitors. The hotel organizes fun group exercise classes that include guided runs along Lake Michigan and ballet barre workouts on the hotel’s sundeck. Other novel perks are the in-room massages and yoga sessions. And, if you travel with your pets, you’ll be pleased with all the amenities that they’ll enjoy. Sable, one of the best bars around, is just down the stairs."

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

"How did it strike you on arrival?Energetic downtown hotel with a great River North location and a happy sense of place. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Fun rooms with bold color accents, and artwork above the beds that channels the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. Picture windows frame views of the modern city. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?Definitely. The beds are comfortable. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth a mention?Loved the supplied yoga mat and wellness channel on the TV with yoga, pilates, and meditation programs to follow. You can call down to have a goldfish delivered to your room as a temporary pet. Residency gives you access to free loaner bikes ideal for exploring the city. You've got to go down to the lobby for a.m. coffee, but it's plentiful and free. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Crazy animal print robes are fun! Nice amenities from C.O. Bigelow. Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Good strength and included in the rate. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The top-floor pool is small, but especially welcoming in winter and ringed in nice views of the surrounding city. Sable Kitchen & Bar on the ground level is popular with locals as well as guests, and has one of the city's best cocktail programs. There's a free wine hour daily. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?This hotel touches all the bases, but sitting fireside with coffee in the living-room-esque lobby is a nice way to start each day. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Good value for the amenities offered with a nice array of freebies, from the daily wine hour to the complimentary bikes." - Elaine Glusac

Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, a Design Boutique Hotel Chicago, U.S.A.

"This 4-star boutique hotel is located in downtown Chicago's River North neighborhood. The eco-friendly hotel offers an indoor pool and sundeck, in-room spa services and an evening wine reception. A 37-inch flat-screen TV and iPod docking station are in each guest room at Hotel Palomar Chicago. Rooms are also equipped with fully stocked minibars with organic options and designer bath amenities. Guestrooms offer 24-hour in-room dining as well. Guests at the Chicago Palomar can use the 24-hour fitness center with modern equipment. The hotel features full-service concierge and personal assistant services. A free morning coffee and tea bar is provided by the Hotel Palomar in Chicago. Sable Kitchen & Bar, located next to the hotel, serves regional cuisine for breakfast and dinner. On the weekends a brunch menu is available as well. Just 1 minutes’ walk from the CTA Red Line, this hotel is less than 1 mile from Navy Pier and the Chicago Merchandise Mart. O’Hare International Airport and Midway Airport are within 17 miles of this hotel." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

Royal Sonesta Chicago River North (Chicago, Illinois) 9 Hotel Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"In a city as colossal as Chicago — wide boulevards, soaring architecture — it’s only natural that a boutique hotel should want to scale up. Fortunately this is something Sonesta does especially well, building towering, all-the-amenities hotels that retain the character and warmth of a boutique, and the Royal Sonesta Chicago River North is a textbook example. It’s got the beautiful sky-scraping pool, the spacious 24-hour fitness center and all the full-on business facilities expected of a modern high-rise hotel. But 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." - Tablet Hotels