
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Best for travelers who want dramatic river and skyline views, a large on-site spa, and family-friendly amenities.
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is a 92-story, riverfront five-star hotel with large spa facilities and river/skyline views; read this if you want a family-friendly, architecturally striking base near the Chicago River. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is a globally known 5-star luxury hotel steps from Michigan Avenue; read this if you prefer classic Four Seasons service, lakeside proximity, and a traditionally polished luxury experience.
Updated · about 0.5 km apart

Best for travelers who want dramatic river and skyline views, a large on-site spa, and family-friendly amenities.

Best for guests seeking a classic Four Seasons experience steps from Michigan Avenue and close to Lake Michigan.
When Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago wins: choose Trump if you want river-facing rooms, a big 23,000 sq ft spa, a 75-foot heated indoor pool with city and river views, and event spaces with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows — it also caters directly to families with the Trump Kids program.
When Four Seasons Hotel Chicago wins: choose Four Seasons for its established global-luxury service, proximity to the Magnificent Mile and Oak Street Beach, a higher guest-rating on record (9.4), and a full offering of classic luxury amenities in a central Michigan Avenue address.
Bottom line: Both are five-star choices very close to each other; pick Trump for a river-oriented, spa-forward stay and Four Seasons for a traditional lakeside/Magnificent Mile luxury stay with strong brand recognition.
| Category | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | Four Seasons Hotel Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern, river- and skyline-focused luxury | Classic, Michigan Avenue 5-star luxury |
| Location | River North, on the Chicago River near the Magnificent Mile (401 N Wabash Ave) | Steps from Michigan Avenue and close to Lake Michigan (120 East Delaware Place) |
| Distance between properties | about 0.5 km apart | |
| Size (rooms) | 339 guest accommodations | 345 rooms |
| Opening year / age | Opened January 2008 | Not published |
| Pools | 75-foot heated indoor pool with river/city views (spa floor) | Indoor pool (1) noted in listing |
| Restaurants & bars | Terrace 16 (New American), Rebar (Neo-Japanese bar/lounge) | One on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Trump — 23,000 sq ft, eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, 24-hour fitness club | Full-service spa, sauna, 24-hour health club, spa treatment rooms |
| Event & meeting space | Approximately 26,000 sq ft total; Grand Ballroom and multiple river/skyline rooms | 12500 sq ft of conference space and 15 meeting rooms |
| Family & kids | Family-friendly with Trump Kids program and children welcome | Family-friendly (adults-only: false); children’s amenities available |
Trump sits where River North meets the Chicago River, minutes from the Magnificent Mile and Riverwalk.
Choose Trump for a riverside base with immediate Riverwalk and architecture-cruise access.
Four Seasons is centrally located steps from Michigan Avenue and a short walk to Lake Michigan.
Choose Four Seasons for direct Michigan Avenue access and easy walks to Oak Street Beach and shopping.
Trump's room list emphasizes river, city and lake views with large suites and spa-floor room options.
Choose Trump for large suites and rooms designed to showcase river and skyline views.
Four Seasons offers a broad selection of city- and lake-view rooms and a sizable suite inventory.
Choose Four Seasons for a wide choice of lake- and city-view rooms and many suite configurations.
Trump has Terrace 16 (rooftop/terrace dining) plus Rebar, a riverfront Neo-Japanese bar and lounge.
Choose Trump if you want riverside cocktails, terrace dining and late-night lounge energy.
Four Seasons lists one on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge, with 24-hour room service available.
Choose Four Seasons if you value classic in-hotel dining with full room service and Four Seasons service standards.
Trump highlights a 75-foot heated indoor pool located on the spa floor alongside a large spa complex.
Choose Trump for a large, spa-centered wellness experience and a long indoor pool with views.
Four Seasons provides full-service spa services, a sauna and an indoor pool as part of its wellness offering.
Choose Four Seasons for a dependable full-service spa and fitness offering in a classic luxury setting.
Trump markets substantial event space with large ballrooms and river/skyline views suitable for weddings and conferences.
Choose Trump for large events with dramatic city and river views and on-site late-night lounge options.
Four Seasons lists 12,500 sq ft of conference space across 15 meeting rooms for meetings and smaller events.
Choose Four Seasons for mid-size events and a central Michigan Avenue setting with nearby dining and nightlife choices.

Trump — a 23,000 sq ft spa and a 75-foot heated indoor pool with river/city views.

Four Seasons — steps from Michigan Avenue shopping and near Oak Street Beach.

Trump — roughly 26,000 sq ft of meeting/event space including ballrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Four Seasons — globally known luxury brand with a high guest rating (9.4).
Both are within easy walking distance, but Four Seasons is steps from Michigan Avenue while Trump sits at the River North end of the Magnificent Mile.
Trump is explicitly family-friendly with a Trump Kids program and pool access for families; Four Seasons is family-friendly as well, but Trump lists more child-focused programming.
Trump’s on-site spa is described as a 23,000 sq ft destination with extensive facilities; Four Seasons offers a full-service spa but the Trump spa is larger per the supplied facts.
Trump allows pets under 25 lbs with a one-time fee; Four Seasons’ supplier listing notes pets may be arranged by contacting the property (fees may apply).
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