See all properties
Aparthotel

The Opal Apartments River North

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco aparthotel near Michigan Avenue

Choose dates to view prices

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
61 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL, 60654
  • Place, State Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

You may also like

Ad
Front of property - evening/night

Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center

Oak Brook
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,003 reviews
$115 nightly
The price is $128
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center

About the neighborhood

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago aparthotel, you'll find State Street and Michigan Avenue. Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Aparthotels in ChicagoOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Water Tower Place - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Station (Red Line) - 5 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 18 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Maya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TAO Chicago - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Redhead Piano Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Opal Apartments River North

3.5-star Art Deco aparthotel near Michigan Avenue
The Opal Apartments River North offers its guests concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Art Deco Chicago aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
The Opal Apartments River North offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Similar properties

Front of property - evening/night
Level Chicago – Old Town
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 394 reviews
$223 nightly
The price is $262
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Level Chicago – Old Town

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 28 units
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 15 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 15 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Property is also known as

Sonder The Opal

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Opal Apartments River North to the airport?

The Opal Apartments River North is 12.8 mi (39-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Opal Apartments River North have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Opal Apartments River North.

How close is The Opal Apartments River North to the beach?

This aparthotel is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Oak Street Beach and 1.8 mi (3-min drive) from North Avenue Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Opal Apartments River North offer free breakfast?

The Opal Apartments River North does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Opal Apartments River North?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (5-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Opal Apartments River North?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Opal Apartments River North?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does The Opal Apartments River North have a pool?

The Opal Apartments River North does not have a pool.

Does The Opal Apartments River North have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is The Opal Apartments River North to downtown Chicago?

The Opal Apartments River North is 1.1 mi away from Chicago.

The Opal Apartments River North Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Caiming

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Traveled with family
You overbooked me took my money and I couldn’t get a room. It was very unfortunate situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swastika, Addison

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Apartment had all the amenities needed. Felt safe. Only not so good part was that being in downtown, it wasn't super quiet at times. Would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

MIKAYLA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Levent

Business traveler
A couple of important issues that we had with this apartment. Firstly, the roller shades in the primary bedroom have massive gaps between the shade and the window frame. With a south facing unit, it got so bright at 5am. The other bedroom has semi-open concept with the living room, so plenty of light in there as well. That secondary bedroom also has a a/c vent that blasts right over the headboard, blowing very strong air right on your face. Lastly, there were no cups in cupboards. Not a single one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marylu, Valencia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect location to walk around downtown, have dining options at walking distance. Everything was perfect for my family trip. The only issue is the noise its close to walgreens that gets deliveries at like 5am and the noise is so bad it wakes you up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall! The location was perfect—close to everything with plenty of nearby parking options. Check-in was smooth and easy. The unit had tall ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, which made the space feel bright and open. Contrary to some other reviews, we didn’t find the walls thin. It was a bit noisy, but that’s just city life. We stayed in a 3-bedroom unit that fit 5 adults, 2 kids, and a baby comfortably. We requested a crib and received it the next day, which was great. The bedrooms were a bit tight, and the beds were definitely full size—not queens. The mattresses were uncomfortable, and most of us woke up with sore backs each morning. A small vacuum instead of just a broom would’ve been a nice touch, but that’s just being picky. Customer service was excellent—super responsive and helpful. Despite a few minor things, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider Sonder again.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location but awkward setup

Great location and convenient check in/out. Plenty of space but thin walls. A full length mirror anywhere would have been nice, and the couch is terrible. Very awkward and uncomfortable. But overall a good stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleks

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very cozy and clean! All messages and questions were answered promptly, and checking in and out was smooth! getting into the building was easy, everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Really like the 3 bedroom set up with kitchen as it is perfect for travelling with children.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trampess

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location, space & price!

Our stay was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ghislain

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location in River North with shops around plenty of nice restaurants. Walkable and good buses around. Apartment was very nice, we were 5 adults. A bit noisy because of bar nearby ( it depends of your tolerance to noise. Some of us were disturbed some heard nothing). We enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here twice - great place to stay when visiting. Easily walkable to shops, attractions and dining!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beautiful apartment

Beautiful apartment everything was as advertised. I can't fault my stay very comfortable. Great shower. Close to everything brilliant. Would fully recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffry, Bay Village

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Got evicted from my stay a day early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good amenities with full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sungmin

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard parking. I had to pay for the parking. I could cook but i didn't There is no ice machine but ice tray. I booked here because i see the lakeview. Unfortunately lake is half mile away from the property. But the building itself secured. Room(apartment) is clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimmy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointed

Apartment needs touch up paint and holes need to filled. Burnt holes in couch. Refrigerator door sounds like it’s going to fall off. Toilet is not attached to the wall. The A/C did not work and we literally melted. Had to leave windows open at night to circulate air and gotten eaten alive by bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointed

Apartment needs touch up paint and holes need to filled. Burnt holes in couch. Refrigerator door sounds like it’s going to fall off. Toilet is not attached to the wall. The A/C did not work and we literally melted. Had to leave windows open at night to circulate air and gotten eaten alive by bugs. I was given a small refund but for the amount of money I spent I feel I deserved more.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Portland

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like that was contactless and easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024