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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North vs The Palmer House Hilton
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 Palmer House Hilton 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 Palmer House Hilton. The nuance: classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value.
If you only remember one thing
The Palmer House Hilton wins on paper (75.94 vs 71.82), but The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North could still be the right call if its specific strengths align with what you need.
Choose The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
- You want the hotel more travelers have validated
- You want to feel the difference when you walk in
Choose The Palmer House Hilton
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
- You want to step outside and be in the center
- Facilities and convenience matter to you
Score comparison
| Dimension | The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North | The Palmer House Hilton |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.90 | 87.40 |
| Value | 50.00 | 54.41 |
| Location | 76.93 | 93.38 |
| Comfort | 81.40 | 80.40 |
| Services | 60.00 | 65.00 |
| Overall | 71.82 | 75.94 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: On Reputation, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North leads slightly with a 3.5-point margin.
Value: On Value, The Palmer House Hilton leads slightly with a 4.41-point margin.
Location: On Location, The Palmer House Hilton leads clearly with a 16.45-point margin.
Comfort: On Comfort, The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North leads slightly with a 1-point margin.
Services: On Services, The Palmer House Hilton leads slightly with a 5-point margin.
Price
The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
EUR 306
One-Bedroom King Suite with Spa Bath
The Palmer House Hilton
EUR 278
King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access
Facilities
Both hotels
1 swimming poolFacilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurant
Only The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Parking on sitePrivate ParkingWifi in all areas
Only The Palmer House Hilton
Family roomsParkingRoom serviceSpa