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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River NorthvsW Chicago - Lakeshore
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.
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Travel + Leisure
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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." Full review
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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." Full review
OysterUpscale
"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 "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
Gayot "This 261-room hotel is located in River North, the artistic hub of downtown Chicago."
BlackBook "Boutique hotel gussied up by SF-based designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, featuring 17 floors and 261 rooms in smart colors and chic lines."
Travel + Leisure "This low-key hotel goes the extra mile to make families feel welcome (even including in-room child safety kits)." Full review
Time Out "Fido and Fluffy are welcome to stay at this posh River North hotel, which is home to Sable Kitchen & Bar." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Fun and a little bit funky, this 17-floor boutique hotel celebrates art and doesn’t shy away from daring colors." Full review
W Chicago - Lakeshore Frommer's Fodor's Oyster Time Out Star Service Gayot BlackBook
Zagat
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
644 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
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 "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
OysterUpscale
"The 520-room W Chicago - Lakeshore delivers the chic decor you'd expect from a W, and the impressive features." Full review
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 "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
Gayot "Formerly a budget hotel, this place was transformed into a sophisticated urban retreat in 2001."
BlackBook "This W hotel flaunts a tranquil, lake-side location and the hipper-than-thou lounge Whiskey Sky, located on the 33rd floor."
Zagat3.8
"This “chic” member of the W chain boasts views of the lake from the upper level nightclub and some guestrooms."
Lonely Planet "Lobby chairs appear to be carved out of tree trunks and river rocks fill a public bathroom troughlike sink… The earthy aesthetic feels entirely appropriate here on the lakefront." Full review
Lonely Planet "The hallways sport trippy glowing carpet that leads to your modern-design 'wonderful' (city view), 'spectacular' (lake view) or 'fabulous' room (lake view from a higher floor)." Full review
