Upscale State Street hotel in the middle of River North's dining and gallery blocks — the former Kimpton Hotel Palomar, now operating under the Royal Sonesta flag, an easy walk to both the Magnificent Mile and the river.
The Royal Sonesta sits on State Street in the middle of River North's dining and gallery blocks, an easy walk to Frontera Grill, neighborhood bars, and the Magnificent Mile; the official site discloses a nightly destination fee of $32 (covering Wi-Fi, the indoor pool, fitness center, and a $10 CBR credit), so add it to the room rate before comparing hotels.
Going-out travelers who want restaurants, bars, and a Mag Mile walk from a mid-neighborhood base.
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Going-out travelers who want restaurants, bars, and a Mag Mile walk from a mid-neighborhood base.
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River North dining-and-nightlife base
The Royal Sonesta sits on State Street in the middle of River North's dining and gallery blocks, an easy walk to Frontera Grill, neighborhood bars, and the Magnificent Mile; the official site discloses a nightly destination fee of $32 (covering Wi-Fi, the indoor pool, fitness center, and a $10 CBR credit), so add it to the room rate before comparing hotels.
Best for: Going-out travelers who want restaurants, bars, and a Mag Mile walk from a mid-neighborhood base.
River North dining-blocks base
It stands at 505 North State Street, at State and Illinois in the middle of River North's dining and gallery blocks just north of the river, an easy walk to both the Magnificent Mile and the Loop - the base for travelers who want dinner and drinks at the door and both other corridors close by.
Best for: Visitors who want to stay in the middle of River North's restaurants and galleries.
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