The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

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Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Elegant escape with stunning river views

Beautifully decorated with a boutique charm, this hotel offers stunning river views and is steps away from downtown Chicago's vibrant attractions. Savor delicious breakfasts and nightcaps at the hotel restaurant, and unwind in large, cozy rooms with the most comfortable beds and pillows.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 492
AED 703 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with a city view.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State, Hearing)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a brown leather chair, a small round table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Lasalle, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted shelf, and a window with a city view.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (State, King, Roll-in Shower)

  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, dark wood paneling, a city view, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (State)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

A modern living room with a grey sofa, red and black chair, a blue ottoman, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a patterned rug.

Studio, 1 King Bed (Columbus)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A room with a city view, two armchairs, a small round table, and a floor lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(130 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

A modern living room with a sofa, a red armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Royal)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Family)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Fitness)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a patterned rug.

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Columbus, Roll-In Shower)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a dining table, and a suitcase.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a dining table, and a suitcase.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Skyline)

  • 139 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a brown leather chair, a small round table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (LaSalle)

  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • River view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Hearing)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Roll-In Shower)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Royal, Tub)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dresser, and a window with a city view.

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dresser, and a window with a city view.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Michigan, King, Hearing Accesible)

  • 157 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located on a river, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is in Downtown Chicago, a walkable area in Chicago with great shopping. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Millennium Park and Grant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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71 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • A cityscape at night with illuminated buildings, a river, and a bridge.
    Chicago Riverwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A city street at night with illuminated buildings, a snow-covered sidewalk, and light trails from moving vehicles.
    Michigan Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A large illuminated sign with the letters "CHICA" and a circular design.
    Chicago Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A large metallic sphere sculpture in a public square surrounded by tall buildings.
    Millennium Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A modern cityscape with a distinctive metallic sculpture in the foreground and a variety of skyscrapers in the background.
    Grant Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Randolph-Wabash Station
    4 min walk
  • Millennium Station
    6 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • LH Rooftop
    1 min walk
  • The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
    4 min walk
  • Chicago Brewhouse
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Fannie May
    2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  • Upscale hotel near Chicago Riverwalk
  • Located close to Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown provides a bar, a 24-hour gym, and a business center. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Hoyt's Chicago, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Valet parking (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, 18 meeting rooms, and an elevator
    • A porter/bellhop, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 381 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • 37-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown on 23 November 2026 start from AED 492, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 80 per night.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. Grant Park and Millennium Park are also within 10 minutes. Randolph-Wabash Station and State Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2881 out of 3656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 467 out of 3656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 3656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 3656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 3656 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean rooms, great staff… and it smelled so good every time we walked into the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Clean , centralized in the city , from hotel you can walk everywhere with great restaurants in the area. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location... Amazing hotel...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, guest services and front desk staff were always friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location. Beautiful hotel and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location in the middle of et; amazing view of the river;
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was very clean, grateful housekeeping came in everyday and provided clean towels. Room view was very nice and as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay at Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown! Beautiful hotel, perfect location with amazing city views. The staff was friendly and professional, the room was clean and comfortable, and the overall experience was fantastic. Highly recommended! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, excellent location. Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel’s location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and clean property. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Have a friendly, knowledgeable and polite staff. Hotel in an ideal location, rooms are clean, restaurant in hotel. It's in walking distance to numerous downtown amenities, sights, museums, parks, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel, staff was super friendly and the river view we had was amazing. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms and welcoming staff! Family oriented, great with children! Close to events, activities and restaurants! Enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is excellent, in close proximity to all the beautiful areas & tourist spots & the Hop on Hop off stop too .Excellent place . can recommend to everybody on tour
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, good location for adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice big rooms very well decorated clean, and the property was in a excellent location close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room that was very spacious and the hotel was the perfect location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good location for exploring central Chicago. Comfortable beds, very clean, spacious room. Only complaint is over noise from events held on top floor every night during our stay - this disturbed us three floors down.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Property was clean, staff was helpful and breakfast was perfect. Great for solo traveling and being in a location close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and river view were perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026