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W Chicago - Lakeshore vs The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North

Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago scores slightly better than W Chicago - Lakeshore. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago comes in at 85 with positive reviews from 13 publications such as Gayot, Time Out and Oyster.

W Chicago - Lakeshore
W Chicago - Lakeshore
8 / 10
644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
From $112 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This property promotes itself as a hip boutique hotel and attracts a relatively young clientele, but sophisticated travelers might feel like it's trying too hard." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Overlooking Lake Michigan and Navy Pier, this sleek, high-energy hotel has guest rooms with modern, clean design and an elegant neutral palette." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 520-room W Chicago - Lakeshore delivers the chic decor you'd expect from a W, and the impressive features." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The city’s second W hotel has come a long way from its previous incarnation as a Days Inn. The hotel has a sleek, casually expensive décor." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"A clubby verion of its Westin sibs in town, this sexy business hotel also works its magic on couples and fashionable singles that call this their home Friday-Sunday." 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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