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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is an urban hotel wedding venue in the heart of Chicago, with declared wedding services and meeting and banquet event space for ceremonies and receptions.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chicago, United States, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$30,000 (our estimate).

About The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is an urban hotel wedding venue in the heart of Chicago, with declared wedding services and meeting and banquet event space for ceremonies and receptions.

Accommodation runs deep, with more than 30 room categories ranging from King City View rooms for two to Two-Bedroom King Suites sleeping up to 5, plus options such as Royal Two Queens with River Views and the One-Bedroom Lasalle Suite.

Many rooms are hearing accessible or offer roll-in showers and ADA tubs, and on-site parking is available for guests driving in.

We estimate catering in the range of 140 to 250 USD per head, with the drive from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) taking around 40 minutes.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Staying over

Room types
32 listed

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$30,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$150 to US$250 per headAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
ORD, 40 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Setting
Urban, modern, elegant

Venue highlights

  • Urban hotel venue in downtown Chicago with declared wedding services
  • Meeting and banquet event space for ceremonies, dinners and receptions
  • Over 30 room types, including Royal Two Queens and Royal King with River Views
  • Two-Bedroom King Suites accommodate up to 5 guests

Costs and booking details

Getting there
ORD · about 40 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into ORD.

Direct line
(312) 346-7100

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

Which airport should our guests fly into?+

The nearest airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD). We estimate the transfer takes around 40 minutes.

What kind of event space is available for the wedding?+

The hotel offers meeting and banquet space, suitable for ceremonies and seated receptions. Wedding services are offered directly by the venue.

Can our wedding party stay on site?+

Yes. There are more than 30 room categories, from King City View and Royal King with River Views rooms for two guests up to Two-Bedroom King Suites for up to 5, as well as Triple Rooms, Junior Suite Family rooms and several one-bedroom suites.

Are accessible rooms available for our guests?+

Yes. Options include King Hearing Accessible, Royal Two Queens with roll-in shower or ADA tub, King Room with Roll-In Shower (Disability Access), and Two-Bedroom King Suite with roll-in shower.

How much should we budget, and is there parking?+

We estimate around 140 to 250 USD per head as a planning range. Parking is available at the hotel. For confirmed pricing, contact the venue at +1 312-346-7100.

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