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Swissotel Chicago vs The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Both Swissotel Chicago and Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel scores significantly better than Swissotel Chicago. Palomar Chicago, a Kimpton Hotel ranks #19 in Chicago with praise from 12 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Time Out.
Swissotel Chicago
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323 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
From $105 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The Swissôtel's triangular Harry Weese design allows for panoramic vistas of the city, lake, or river—and the comfortable, contemporary rooms feel like condos, with marble bathrooms."
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Travel + Leisure
"Swiss efficiency in downtown Chicago with services geared for business travelers (there's a new 38,000-square-foot event center)."
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Jetsetter
"Refined Swiss sophistication, crisp service and unmatched views of the Windy City and Lake Michigan."
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Time Out
"The hotel is a thoroughly high-tech operation, from the ergonomically designed furniture to the 42nd-floor state-of-the-art fitness center offering jaw-dropping views of Lake Michigan."
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Star Service
"At Illinois Center, next door to the larger, bustling Hyatt and across the river from the Sheraton, this Swiss treat is a standout when it comes to location and views from the amenity-rich guest rooms."
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
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505 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
From $87 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Michelin Guide
"The sparkling Palomar brings innovation, style, and panache to the Windy City."
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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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