Independent, Far North Side hotels

"Please diversify food options and open pool. Delayed check in but otherwise great property good staff. "

"A/C wasn’t all that cold or powerful but was to be expected in an old building. Very clean, staff was friendly, and it’s a great location across from Grant Park. Beautiful, old building!!!"

"Great location "

"I absolutely love love love this location the staff was amazing so professional and down to earth I love how convenient it is to all things Chicago and I love the ambience as soon as u walk in if your thinking about it do it "

"Chantaun was amazing at check in. Super friendly and efficient!"

"Close to everything l"

"Thanks for preserving history and creating a great experience for today’s travelers."

"Went to visit our daughter and couldn’t have been happier with the hotel choice. The epitome of location location location! We will be back "

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel has a small but nicely decorated lobby with adequate seating. We loved our junior suite, which had two bathrooms (one with a shower). It would have been nice to have a microwave, but it did have a mini fridge and sink in the living room. The housekeeping staff did a fantastic job cleaning our room and providing fresh towels. We didn't use valet services, but the bell staff were very helpful with luggage storage and helping us with taxi and ride sharing needs. The hotel restaurant (Hoyts) was underwhelming and was more of a bar. But the wait staff were helpful and we did get a nightcap a couple of evenings there, and the Royal Eggs Benedict was delicious. Overall, the Royal Sonesta was a great place to stay. It was conveniently located to the theater district, architecture boat tour, and the big bus hop on/off, and we loved the views!"