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The Festive Line-Up

Dine with Us This Holiday Season

From turkey day specials to seasonal Santa Sips & Bites happy hours, our royally delicious collection of holiday menus offer special tastes of the season at each of our three Royal restaurants: Hoyt’s (at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown), 312 Chicago (at The Allegro Royal Sonesta) and CBR (at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North).

View Hoyt's 12 Beers of Christmas Menu

View Hoyt's Holiday Cocktails Menu

View CBR Holiday Menu

View CBR Holiday Sips & Bites Menu
 

Thoughtfully-Curated Royal Holiday Moments

Mascot Mail to Santa

Mascot Mail to Santa

Allow our Royal mascots to get your letter to Santa. Stop by their portraits in each of our lobbies to write your postcard and drop it in Santa’s mailbox to be entered to win a future stay.
Pool Winter Wonderland at River North

Pool Winter Wonderland at River North

Head to our indoor pool to check out a Pool Christmas Winter Wonderland - cannon (snow) ball! Enjoy holiday-themed floaties and other festive fun.
Cinematic Cocktails at Bar Allegro

Cinematic Cocktails at Bar Allegro

From Scrooged to Elf, enjoy holiday classics screened at Bar Allegro, paired with themed seasonal cocktails.
NEW YEAR’S EVE

Skyline Suite Views and Bites

Ring in the New Year with style at The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown and experience culinary indulgence and city views for days. Reserve the Skyline Suite for a royally unique and intimate celebration to fete 2024 with a private reception for up to 12 people.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

ROYALLY SUITE HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE

Looking to upgrade your stay? Book a “Royally Suite Holiday Experience” featuring special perks like flexible check-in and check-out times, welcome amenities and more.

Learn More About Our Royally Suite Program

LIMITED-TIME OFFERS

Embrace the holiday season at The Royal Sonesta Hotels of Chicago. From Santa’s Suite to Chicago’s Christkindlmarket, we have the perfect packages to gift you the best experiences of the season.

Santa's Suite At Downtown

Santa's Suite At Downtown

Festive lights, candy canes, holiday décor and more await when you book our special holiday offer.
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Christkindlmarket At The Allegro

Christkindlmarket At The Allegro

'Tis the season for holiday cheer in Chicago! Enjoy a collectors mug and drink ticket at the Chriskindlmarket.
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Shop & Stay at River North

Shop & Stay at River North

Get ready to Shop & Stay with a $50 gift card to kick-off your holiday shopping spree.
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Engagement Season

HOST YOUR ROYAL WEDDING IN 2025

There’s nothing more magical than saying “yes” during the holiday season. Celebrate your engagement and start planning your dream wedding with The Royal Sonesta Hotels of Chicago. Get in touch to learn about our curated wedding programs to make your special day truly Royal.

Engagement Season

THINGS TO DO AROUND TOWN

Not only is Chicago one of the best places to visit during the holiday season because of the beautiful lights and festive decor, but there are tons of winter wonderland activities and events to experience around the city. We’ve rounded up ten of our favorites below.

  1. The Lights Festival & Annual Tree Lighting, November 23
  2. Ice Skating at Maggie Daley Park, Opens November 15
  3. Shopping along the Magnificent Mile
  4. Christkindlmarket, November 22 - December 24
  5. Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo, November 15 - January 5, 2025
  6. The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Broadway in Chicago, December 10-15
  7. CTA Holiday Train, From Late November
  8. Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden, November 15 - January 5, 2025
  9. Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier, November 29 - January 5, 2025
  10. A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theatre, November 16 – December 30