FirstSuites Score 10.20 out of 10, EMPTYJET 6★
The Peninsula Chicago
Chicago · United States
84.3EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$from ~$1,050 / night
- City
- Business
- city breaks
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #2361
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
6,513 guest reviews analysed
71 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60601, US
Distinctions
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
89.8 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 6,513 guest reviews across Google, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Priceline and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- business
- city breaks
- food & wine
- couples
About The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is designated as EMPTYJET and is located in Chicago, United States. The hotel features Hoyt's Chicago, a restaurant focused on locally-sourced cuisine, and a bar serving craft cocktails and local brews. Guests have access to a state-of-the-art fitness centre and 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. The property offers both suites and rooms, catering to a range of guest preferences.
This boutique hotel combines a prime city location with practical amenities for business and leisure travellers. Its on-site dining and fitness facilities make it a convenient choice for visitors seeking comfort and functionality during their stay in Chicago.
Why it stands out
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is listed as EMPTYJET for its central Chicago location, locally-sourced cuisine at Hoyt's Chicago, and 16,000 square feet of meeting space. Its combination of modern amenities and a boutique atmosphere aligns with the needs of both business and leisure travellers.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 4-star (google_maps)
- Check-in / out
- 16:00 / 11:00
- Pets
- allowed
- Type
- City, Business
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Bar — evidence: craft cocktails and local brews at Hoyt's Chicago.
Services
- Meeting rooms — evidence: 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space
Wellness
- Fitness centre — evidence: stay fit with our state-of-the-art fitness facilities.
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
41.8874, -87.6279Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial16 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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