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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown vs Arlo Chicago

Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Chicago — score, location, comfort and price.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
★★★★
73.61
/100
Overall Winner
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Arlo Chicago
Arlo Chicago
★★★★
71.17
/100
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Comparing The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown to Arlo Chicago in Chicago. It's neck and neck, and it comes down to reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.

Low confidence

Pick based on gut feeling — the numbers can't separate these two in Chicago.

If you only remember one thing

With scores of 73.61 and 71.17, this comparison is essentially a draw. Your priorities, not our numbers, should decide.

Choose The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

  • Saving money without losing quality is the goal
  • Facilities and convenience matter to you

Choose Arlo Chicago

  • You want the hotel more travelers have validated
  • You want to step outside and be in the center

Score comparison

DimensionThe Royal Sonesta Chicago DowntownArlo Chicago
Reputation90.9092.30
Value50.0036.77
Location85.8691.92
Comfort81.4081.80
Services60.0055.00
Overall73.6171.17

Detailed analysis

Reputation: On Reputation, Arlo Chicago leads slightly with a 1.4-point margin.
Value: On Value, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown leads noticeably with a 13.23-point margin.
Location: On Location, Arlo Chicago leads noticeably with a 6.06-point margin.
Comfort: Neither hotel has a real edge on Comfort.
Services: On Services, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown leads slightly with a 5-point margin.

Price

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
EUR 313
Deluxe King with City View
Arlo Chicago
EUR 397
Deluxe King - Disability Access

Facilities

Both hotels

Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsParkingPet friendlyRestaurantWifi in all areas

Only The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Family roomsPrivate Parking

Only Arlo Chicago

Room service

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