Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile Medical

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
8.2 (4013 reviews)
201 East Walton Place , Chicago , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Good location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Some cleanliness issues were mentioned regarding dirty dishes and remnants from previous guests.
Service
8.63
Mixed reviews on staff; some were helpful while others were rude, leading to an average impression.
Location
9.17
Great location close to attractions and conveniences, highly praised.
Room Quality
8.12
Rooms described as clean and spacious, though some guests noted outdated furniture.
Amenities
8.15
Amenities such as 24-hour coffee station were appreciated, though some lacked maintenance.
Value for Money
8.11
Overall value seen as good, but some may feel limited services detract from this.
Food and Beverage
7.66
Breakfast served in disposable containers was not well received.
Overall Experience
8.13
Overall, guests had a positive experience with some notable areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 14:53

Property Description

Convenient Location near Major Attractions

Located in Chicago, Illinois, just steps away from the John Hancock Observation Deck, Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile Medical offers an ideal base for exploring the city.

Modern Amenities and Spacious Suites

Enjoy the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi, and cable TV with HBO in the spacious guest studios and suites. Relax in the comfortable seating area and make yourself at home during your stay.

On-Site Facilities and Services

Stay on top of your fitness routine at the hotel's gym, equipped with cardiovascular equipment. Need to take care of business? Utilize the on-site cash machine and business center with fax and photocopying services.

Experience the best of Chicago from the comfort of Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. Please contact the hotel for further details.


When traveling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of $75 one time charge for stays up to 7 nights and $150 for longer stays. A maximum of 2 dogs per room is allowed.

Please be informed that the property is newly renovated.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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$25 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 70 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Room Max Guests Number: 6
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: Yes
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
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

8.2
Based on 4013 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 8.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 7.66
Overall Experience: 8.13
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Esther solo_traveller us
8
Good room and beds, perfect location.
Pros:

Spacious rooms with good beds and a very friendly and welcoming staff. The hotel is in a building with character in a quiet street near downtown. We were early and the staff helped us storing our suitcases. The room was clean and spacious.

Cons:

The number of elevators was not sufficient for the building, and taking the stairs is not allowed, causing long waits.
The complimentary breakfast was very minimalistic and all with disposable plates and utensils, not very attractive.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Wolak family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Great suite for family travel. Generous breakfast offerings.

Cons:

The young associate who checked us in is perhaps not suited for the hospitality industry.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
H
Hazel couple us
8
Nice place, in walking distance of everything!
Pros:

Room was large, had a lot of amenities…

Cons:

The view!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
D
Daniele solo_traveller it
10
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Maria Fernanda solo_traveller pe
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Georgios solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

The room was comfortable

Cons:

The check-in was awful the staff was not friendly the lady was not accommodating said I couldn't use my card that was on file that I've used four times before I transferred the money she told me I couldn't pay for my stay that's coming up the next day for two more days I had to check out wait 5 hours and then check in again I don't know that's kind of a lot of money when you're paying $3,000 for a weekend and there's no accommodations there's no pool I won't be staying again. I then had to proceed to pay $50 to transfer the money back to my other account because I needed it instantly when I went back downstairs I was told well they'll run my original card through the night and said to me it's not my fault very rude very very very disappointed after staying here times before and it was good

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Rafal couple de
5
Partly good, partly bad
Pros:

Great location. Generally helpful staff. Comfortable room with kitchenette and coffee making facilities. Free coffee in the reception area. Good internet.

Cons:

Complete chaos at breakfast on some days: only two hours for the entire hotel to have breakfast; queue sometimes more than 30 people long for just a few food stations; staff shouting that breakfast is about to close when the queue was still stretching around the room; not enough tables; highly processed food with paper plates and plastic cutlery. Only two small elevators and no useable stairs - on one one day it took more than 20 minutes to get a place in an elevator to go down to breakfast. The hotel is comfortable but in need of general refurbishment.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
A
Abonent family_with_children pl
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Martin family_with_children at
1
Frechheit
Cons:

Die Buchung wurde ohne vorherige Information um 21h storniert. Über booking.com wurde checkin bis 0:00 angezeigt. Damit standen wir um 21:45 mit zwei Kindern und ohne Unterkunft in Chicago.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
M
myra couple us
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Michele solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Staff was amazing & very helpful.

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Claudia solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

Localização

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
P
Panos family_with_children gr
9
Marvelous room, below average breakfast facilities.
Pros:

The room was marvelous. The locations was very nice.

Cons:

The breakfast was average with small variety. The buffet was very small resulting in people forming more than 30 minute queues to be served, while the number of tables was inadequate.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Xiao family_with_children us
7
Pros:

The location is good if you like to be near the beach and the Magnificent Mile area. However, there is no subway access to the hotel and you will walk 20-30 mins from the nearest train station.
The room is spacious.
The insulation of the bedrooms was pretty good.
The free coffee and tea all day in the lobby was good.
Breakfast was filling.

Cons:

The staff at the front desk were indifferent. The male staff were better than the female ones.
The room was not well stocked. When we checked in, the trash bins had no bags over.
The bathtub was not clean.
The TV was a bit hard to navigate.
The bathroom was tiny.
The hotel charged city tour tax but didn't inform us when checking in or checking out. They also didn't provide a receipt until I called days later.
The room was not ready for us at 4pm check in time. We waited 15 mins and staff seemed to be impatient and rude when I checked with them.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
C
Campa couple it
7
Bel posto, potrei ritornarci ma sicuramente dovrebbero migliorare la colazione.
Pros:

Mi è piaciuta la zona in cui si trova, molto bella!

Cons:

La colazione non era un granché. C’erano yoghurt con cereali e solo noci come frutta secca. Poca frutta fresca che finiva presto e le pietanze calde come uova, salsicce e patate poco gustose e sempre le stesse ogni giorno.
Inoltre le camere non venivano rifatte!

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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gloria family_with_children us
8
Good
Pros:

Terrible breakfast.

Cons:

Just not good.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
G
Gregory solo_traveller us
6
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Gio solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Posizione centrale e camera pulita

Cons:

La camera era spaziosa per 3 persone, pulita, ma quando siamo arrivati il divano letto era chiuso e ho dovuto fare io il letto per far dormire mio figlio. Nella prenotazione logicamente era indicato per 3 persone. Non è normale. Nella sala colazioni mancava sempre qualcosa e bisognava sempre chiedere. L'ultimo giorno mancavano anche le forchette, ci è stato detto che non ne avevano più. Arrangiatevi con quello che trovate.
Tutto rigorosamente di plastica e carta.
La camera non è stata pulita.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Muhammad family_with_children us
7
Good location. Friendly staff. Crowded and subpar breakfast experience.
Pros:

Location & staff

Cons:

A short breakfast window. 2hrs for a 20+ floor building created congestion in the small breakfast area. Quality of the food wasn’t good.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee