Sonder The Burnham Apartments

3.5 star property
3.5-star aparthotel near Art Institute of Chicago

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Front of property
Interior
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, streaming services

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
555 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60661
  • Willis Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 486 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 381 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 650 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Double Bed

  • 296 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Downtown Chicago stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago aparthotel, you'll find Willis Tower and University of Illinois Chicago. Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Willis Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Millennium Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Grant Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chicago Union Station - 3 min walk
  • Clinton Station (Blue Line) - 4 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Junction - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SGD DUBU - h mart - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Toasted - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sonder The Burnham Apartments

3.5-star aparthotel near Art Institute of Chicago
As a guest of Sonder The Burnham Apartments, you'll find a fitness center, concierge services, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Chicago aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Sonder The Burnham Apartments offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Things to do

  • Gym

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 51 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
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
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Sonder The Burnham
Sonder The Burnham Apartments Chicago
Sonder The Burnham Apartments Aparthotel
Sonder The Burnham Apartments Aparthotel Chicago

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonder The Burnham Apartments to the airport?

Sonder The Burnham Apartments is 10.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonder The Burnham Apartments?

As of Apr 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonder The Burnham Apartments on May 8, 2025 start from $174.64, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sonder The Burnham Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonder The Burnham Apartments.

How close is Sonder The Burnham Apartments to the beach?

This aparthotel is 2.6 mi (11-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 3.2 mi (11-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sonder The Burnham Apartments offer free breakfast?

Sonder The Burnham Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sonder The Burnham Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sonder The Burnham Apartments?

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

Is there free parking at Sonder The Burnham Apartments?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Sonder The Burnham Apartments have a pool?

Sonder The Burnham Apartments does not have a pool.

Does Sonder The Burnham Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Sonder The Burnham Apartments to downtown Chicago?

Sonder The Burnham Apartments is 0.6 mi away from Chicago.

Sonder The Burnham Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 162 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katielyn

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

10/10 Excellent

ta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Grey

Liked: Cleanliness

If you enjoy sound privacy, don't stay here

The location can't be beat, and the accommodations were clean, in good condition, and well-maintained. The walls and ceilings are *extremely* thin, and I had very loud and obnoxious upstairs neighbors who did not abide by the hotel's quiet hours. I filed a complaint with Sonder, and they said they'd reach out to the other guests but nothing changed. I should've asked to switch rooms once I knew the other folks weren't going to change their behavior--that's on me. If you value sound privacy, whether your own, or don't care to hear your neighbors primal noises set to Evita blaring in the background, I'd recommend staying somewhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keyshawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are a walker and just want to explore what Chicago has to offer please book this place. You can store your bags before and after checkin/out and the lobby is so nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quite nice. Bad parking

It was quite nice overall! The only inconvenience to note was the parking situation close was not ideal and the fan didn’t work in the restroom
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The hotel location is pretty good, there’s a lot of stuff within walking distance and the area felt safe. The property was a little strange because there’s no front desk staff. The room was mostly nice/clean but I found a live cockroach in the bathroom on my last day there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stain on cover sheet had my own blanket. Very clean room awesome location and secure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location next to Chicago Union Station and one of the most famous diners in Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice place, good location near sights and bus central station, a bit slow with the heating, but overall a very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with some personality
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location

Really nice facility in cool open-beamed and exposed brick space. Water pressure really low in bathroom sink but good in shower. Great location just a block from Union Station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Radhames

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, really clean and quiet. Beautiful space to sleep . Great aesthetic!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved everything about the location of the Sonder and everything Chicago has to offer , highly recommend and was truly impressed by Chicago, the feel of Chicago the people the entire city was perfect, thank you kindly
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Harriet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Good but a bit noisy

The room is really cute and has all the amenities (including washing machine and dishwasher). Staying for business though I could hear quite a lot of noise from other rooms which made sleeping difficult at night
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The entrance was dirty and unkempt. The general hall areas look like council flat landings and there was some really unsavoury and dodgy looking men and woman hanging around in the street. Elevator not working and had to carry all baggage up six flights, not a great start. Would think twice about spending this amount of money on a reconditioned flat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, the apartment was impeccable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and convenient to Union Station (1/2 block)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keuth Dean

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kasia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

The worse stay ever

The worse choice I made for my business trip. The noisiest room I have ever stayed in. No reception, none to talk to, just text messages from different confused agents. They agreed to change my room in a different hotel and 100 UDS compensation. Then another nightmare. They have given me the wrong codes and I got stranded for 1 hour in the middle of the night in front of the building. Never again. Also I have never seen any compensation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great appartment. Nice to have the kitchen when you do not want to go eat outside. Super well remodeled and well decorated historical building.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024