The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
8.4 (2132 reviews)
171 West Randolph , Chicago , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Lack of amenities
Small bathroom
Reported staff issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Generally positive with complaints mainly about missing amenities.
Service
8.76
Staff praised for friendliness and helpfulness throughout most reviews.
Location
9.1
Highly rated for its proximity to downtown attractions.
Room Quality
8.35
Good size and comfort noted, though some reported rooms being small.
Amenities
7.58
Critiques on lack of room service and mini fridge notwithstanding guests’ needs.
Value for Money
8.34
Perceived as good but could improve with more amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.09
Restaurant quality noted, but some guests missed breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.36
Mostly positive, with some specific concerns raised about the staff's conduct.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 07:07

Property Description

Luxury Boutique Hotel in Downtown Chicago

State-of-the-Art Fitness Facilities: The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop boasts a fully-equipped fitness center with modern equipment for guests to stay active during their stay.

Gourmet Dining Options: Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine at 312 Chicago, complemented by a selection of fine wines. For a more casual setting, Bar Allegro offers a stylish ambiance to enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine.

Convenient Location: Situated in the heart of downtown Chicago, guests are just steps away from the renowned Magnificent Mile and the vibrant Theatre District, making it the perfect base for exploring the city.

Experience luxury and convenience at Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop.

Important information:

Please note: The property's cancellation policy includes any applicable taxes.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $75 fee per stay. A maximum of 2 pet(s) per room is allowed.

Please note: The property's cancellation policy includes any applicable taxes. The hotel considers 10 or more rooms a group and different policies apply.

Room rates are subject to a daily Destination Fee of $32.00, which includes:

- Coffee and tea in the lobby each morning
- Curtain Call lobby turndown cart including sleep masks, Royal chocolates, bath salts, and floral spray
- Premium Wi-Fi
- Two bottles of water
- Access to the fitness center including a Peloton bike
- Seasonal water refresh station in the lobby
- $10 credit for use towards Legato Lounge or the Snack Bar

Overnight fee for hotel guests includes unlimited in-and-out privileges. Parking is also available for theater patrons.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORD

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 24
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Room Max Guests Number: 4
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2132 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 8.76
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 7.58
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.09
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Maria Elena family_with_children do
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Henrique couple us
10
If I return to Chicago, I’ll stay at the Allegro Royal Sonesta again.
Pros:

The building is amazing and the staff are always there to help.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Courbon couple fr
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Lalehj solo_traveller us
4
Cons:

We paid for a non smoking suite and got a smoking stinky suite. Their hallways all smell smoke and when we complained to the front desk the reply is this is Chicago!
Totally unacceptable

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
K
Kimberly couple us
10
Great stay! Wonderful attendants at front desk.
Pros:

Within walking distance of several attractions.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Stein Wiig solo_traveller dk
8
Pros:

Perfekt beliggenhed

Cons:

For lydt meget støj fra dem ved siden af særligt midt om natten

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Melik couple us
10
The best
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Ana Luísa couple br
8
Boa estadia, cumpre o que promete. A localização é muito boa, limpeza ok, cama muito confortável.
Pros:

Da localização

Cons:

Quarto pequeno e com decoração já ultrapassada

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Linnette couple us
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
L
Ligia couple br
9
Pros:

Great location and very friendly staff
They were very flexible
The hotel has a locker 24/7, which helped us a lot since our flight was at night

Cons:

The bathroom sink is very very small
The bathroom is a little dated

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
D
Donna couple us
9
Chic in Chicago
Pros:

I loved the hotel décor and my suite was amazing. The bed was comfortable. The shower had great water pressure and the jetted tub felt wonderful after a long day of walking. The hotel staff were professional and friendly and made our stay more enjoyable. Especially the older bellman who helped us when we checked in and out. We also enjoyed a delicious dinner and drinks at Legato.

Cons:

I didn't like that I couldn't see out of the windows of my room. They paned over the original windows and both windows were dirty. I had three big windows in my room and I couldn't see clearly out of any of them. I also didn't like having to go to the lobby for coffee in the morning. I would have preferred having a coffee machine in my room. My mother-in-law was in a wheelchair and to get to the coffee you had to take stairs down from the lobby and then up to the room the coffee was in. I think the coffee should be accessible to people with disabilities and should be in the main lobby.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Emily couple us
6
Pros:

Location, shower water pressure, accommodations easily requested like microwave and silverware to room.

Cons:

The alarm went off at 6:00 AM. I should’ve checked it - but dang. The hotel then sent up a cheese plate as an apology. That was lovely - but they knocked once and a male staff member walked immediately into the room. I had to shut the door in his face as he tried to walk in as I was just getting out of the shower and undressed. That’s extremely alarming and inappropriate.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
J
Joyce couple us
9
Good place but would not stay again for the price. Just not worth it worh no pool or hot tub
Pros:

The ambiance and staff were amazing

Cons:

Paint peeling on the ceiling in my room

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Anne cristina family_with_children br
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Jason family_with_children us
10
Overall we loved the hotel, location and charm.
Pros:

I traveled with elderly family who have mobility issues. We chose this hotel for it's location next to the Cadillac Theater and it did not disappoint. The parking garage associated with our stay is very close and easy to access. The rooms were great. We were upgraded to a suite at no extra cost. Convenient location, restaurant made life easier

Cons:

We originally chose one of our rooms specifically with two beds in it. One of the original guests on the list could not attend, so the need for the additional bed changed somewhat but we still would've preferred our booking. Two elderly people that would normally have their own bed had to share. It worked out but had our original plans not been modified we would've been disappointed with our stay, as our only provided option was for one of us to sleep on a pullout couch/bed. If people ask for specific accommodations please make sure what they reserved is available. It should not be the guests responsibility to accommodate the hotel's shortcomings as it applies to overbooking or not having the correct availability.

Picking up elderly people while double parked in front of hotel was challenging but it is Chicago and traffic is always busy.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Ana Claudia couple br
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Antonio extended_group it
9
Pros:

Hotel centralissimo situato nel quartiere finanziario. Abbiamo visitato il centro della città senza neanche dover prendere i mezzi. Tutti i punti di interesse raggiungibili facilmente a piedi anche con bambini. Hotel qualità prezzo ottima

Cons:

nulla da segnalare

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Kareem couple us
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee