The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
Art Deco theatrical glamour with a residential warmth. Bold, historically rich, a little dramatic — but not stuffy about it. The lion mascot 'The Sovereign of Chicago' sums it up: dignified but playful.
The $32/day destination fee includes a $10 Legato Lounge credit, daily lobby coffee and afternoon tea/scones, plus Peloton access — worth factoring in when comparing rates
Why It Matters
Voted a top Chicago hotel by Condé Nast Traveler readers. The building itself is a landmark — it was the first place to legally sell alcohol after Prohibition ended in 1933. It hosted vaudeville stars, Chicago mayors, and Blackhawks ownership before becoming a modern hotel. The property has been through $31M (1998) and $15M (2014) renovations that carefully restored rather than erased its Art Deco character.
The Allegro Royal Sonesta is one of Chicago's most historically loaded hotels, sitting right in the middle of the Theatre District at 171 W. Randolph. The building dates to 1926 — originally the Bismarck Hotel, designed by Rapp and Rapp — and the Art Deco bones are still very much intact: marble staircase, original light fixtures, dramatic lobby proportions. Sonesta took over in 2020 and runs it under the Royal Sonesta flag, keeping the theatrical personality. And the hotel genuinely earns its location — Goodman Theatre is a short walk, Cadillac Palace Theatre is right around the corner, and City Hall is across the street.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Deluxe Room
Upgraded guest rooms with refined decor and enhanced in-room amenities. Allergy-friendly rooms available in this tier with full complement of Art Deco furnishings.
Fireplace Room
Select rooms feature an in-room fireplace — a notable upgrade for Chicago winter stays. Exact configurations vary; available as both standard and suite options.
King Suite
One-bedroom suites with a private bedroom and a separate living room area. The headline feature is the spa tub — available in one-person and two-person configurations. Up to two pets permitted per suite. Part of the Royally Suite Experience program.
KingStandard King Room
Entry-level rooms featuring Art Deco-inspired decor with custom hardwood finishes and fine furnishings. Views of Randolph Street below. Some guest reports note rooms run on the smaller side, so check the exact square footage at booking.
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Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Newly renovated fitness center with a Peloton Bike, strength training equipment, cardio machines, free weights, balance balls, and yoga mats. Open around the clock. Access included in the $32/day destination fee.
Bicycles available for rent from the hotel, ideal for exploring the Riverwalk, Michigan Avenue, and Millennium Park. The Loop's flat grid makes cycling practical.
Full-service concierge with local expertise, particularly useful for securing theatre tickets and dining reservations in the immediate neighbourhood. Cadillac Palace Theatre is steps away; Goodman Theatre is a 5-minute walk.
A full 3D walkthrough of the property available online via Visiting Media — useful for pre-arrival exploration or event planning.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Braille/raised signage, elevator with 38-inch wide door, roll-in showers, wheelchair-accessible gym, lounge, restaurant, parking (5 dedicated spaces), concierge desk, and registration desk. Visual alarms in hallways, handrails in stairwells.
On-site business center with wheelchair-accessible facilities. Conference space and full A/V support available for meetings.
Coffee and tea served in the lobby each morning. Afternoon tea and scones also offered daily. Both included in the $32/day destination fee.
Complimentary premium Wi-Fi included in the daily destination fee for all guests.
On-site all-day dining and cocktail lounge off the main lobby, open to hotel guests and the public.
Newly renovated, state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton Bike, strength training, cardio equipment, yoga mats, free weights, and balance balls. Open 24 hours a day. Included in the daily destination fee.
A nightly lobby turndown cart featuring sleep masks, Royal chocolates, bath salts, and floral spray. Included in the destination fee — a theatrical touch unique to the property.
Full-service concierge available. Multilingual staff. Luggage storage also available.
On-site laundry and dry cleaning service available during the stay.
Over 14,000 square feet of Art Deco event space across 15 meeting rooms, including the historic Walnut Ballroom (up to 180 guests, 15-ft ceilings, city views), the Savoy Room (fireplace, bookshelves), and the Palladium Room (floor-to-ceiling windows, up to 150 for receptions). Flexible layouts for up to 400 guests.
24-hour valet parking. Rates: 0–4 hrs $22, 4–6 hrs $26, 6–8 hrs $36, 8–24 hrs $77 (overnight includes unlimited in/out privileges). Self-parking available within 200 ft at $57/night. All rates include tax.
Pets welcomed with no breed or weight restrictions. Up to two pets per suite. $75 fee per stay. Hotel provides pet beds, bowls, waterproof mats, treats, and a welcome letter with local pet recommendations. Fable pet-safe products available in-room and for purchase.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
Hotel provides bicycle rentals for guest use — convenient for Riverwalk and Millennium Park.
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