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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown vs The Drake Hotel
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Chicago — score, location, comfort and price.
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Comparing The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown to The Drake Hotel in Chicago. It's a real contest, and it comes down to reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Low confidence
Data says The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. The nuance: classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value.
If you only remember one thing
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown wins on paper (73.61 vs 69.07), but The Drake Hotel could still be the right call if its specific strengths align with what you need.
Choose The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
- You want the hotel more travelers have validated
- You want to step outside and be in the center
- Facilities and convenience matter to you
Choose The Drake Hotel
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
Score comparison
| Dimension | The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown | The Drake Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.90 | 89.50 |
| Value | 50.00 | 59.72 |
| Location | 85.86 | 60.59 |
| Comfort | 81.40 | 81.00 |
| Services | 60.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 73.61 | 69.07 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: On Reputation, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown leads slightly with a 1.4-point margin.
Value: On Value, The Drake Hotel leads noticeably with a 9.72-point margin.
Location: On Location, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown leads clearly with a 25.27-point margin.
Comfort: Neither hotel has a real edge on Comfort.
Services: On Services, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown leads noticeably with a 10-point margin.
Price
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
EUR 313
Deluxe King with City View
The Drake Hotel
EUR 254
Twin Room with Two Twin Beds
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsParkingPet friendlyRestaurant
Only The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
Private ParkingWifi in all areas