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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago vs The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago and Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago are both rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago scores slightly better than Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago comes in at #10 in Chicago with accolades from 16 reviews like Concierge, Frommer's and Gayot.

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
8 / 10
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2124
From $224 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"It just does not get any better than this... One of the city's most coveted locations."
Concierge Concierge
"After a multimillion-dollar renovation completed in spring 2009, you'd never guess that it's one of the country's oldest Ritz hotels."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Situated directly above Water Tower Place, the Ritz-Carlton has an Art Nouveau—inspired lobby with a dramatic marble fountain and wall-to-wall windows framing views of the city below." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The 435 richly appointed rooms take up the top 15 floors of Water Tower Place and come with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and picture windows." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Situated at Michigan Avenue, near North Side, this property is now officially part of the Ritz-Carlton chain. Similar to the Four Seasons here, this is one of the city's top addresses." Full review
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
8 / 10
505 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
From $87 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The sparkling Palomar brings innovation, style, and panache to the Windy City."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Palomar's contemporary-cool look and eclectic decorative details put it firmly in boutique hotel territory, but its indoor pool and attached deck set it apart from the competition." Full review
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Fodor's Fodor's
"In the middle of one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods and close to Rush Street nightlife, this trendy hot spot delivers solid rooms and excellent cuisine." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 261-room Hotel Palomar is one of the best Kimpton hotels in the city, and the only one in River North, near the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Has evolved into one of the city's favorite hotels for its ability to combine cool coastal style with a Midwesterner's utter lack of pretension." Full review
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