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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North 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 River North to The Drake Hotel 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 71.82 and 69.07, this comparison is essentially a draw. Your priorities, not our numbers, should decide.
Choose The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
- 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 River North | The Drake Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.90 | 89.50 |
| Value | 50.00 | 59.72 |
| Location | 76.93 | 60.59 |
| Comfort | 81.40 | 81.00 |
| Services | 60.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 71.82 | 69.07 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: On Reputation, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North 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 River North leads clearly with a 16.34-point margin.
Comfort: Neither hotel has a real edge on Comfort.
Services: On Services, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North leads noticeably with a 10-point margin.
Price
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
EUR 306
One-Bedroom King Suite with Spa Bath
The Drake Hotel
EUR 254
Twin Room with Two Twin Beds
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurant
Only The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
1 swimming poolParking on sitePrivate ParkingWifi in all areas
Only The Drake Hotel
Family roomsParking