The Countess of Chicago

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Who else could possibly graze the skyscrapers of the Windy City but The Countess of Chicago, our posh and polished cow? Chicagoans all know the legend of Ms. O’Leary’s cow kicking over a lantern, causing the Great Chicago Fire, but fewer are aware that the city’s cows were saviors in many ways, providing transport, milk, and agricultural assistance in the fire’s aftermath. The Countess of Chicago watches over the guests of The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown, welcoming them and reminding all of Chicago’s fiery history.