
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Best for travelers who want a high-rise riverfront setting, a destination spa, and skyline views.
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is a contemporary five-star riverfront tower with a large on-site spa and a heated indoor pool; read this if you want skyline and spa-focused stays. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is a historic 4.5-star hotel on Michigan Avenue; read this if you prioritize being on the Magnificent Mile and easy walking access to shops and museums.
Updated · about 0.5 km apart

Best for travelers who want a high-rise riverfront setting, a destination spa, and skyline views.

Best for guests who want a classic Michigan Avenue address, lots of meeting rooms, and immediate access to shopping and museums.
When Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago wins: choose Trump for a contemporary, five-star river-tower experience, a substantial on-site spa (The Spa at Trump), a long heated indoor pool with river and city views, and rooftop/terrace dining with skyline views.
When InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile wins: choose the InterContinental for a historic Michigan Avenue stay that puts you steps from the Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place, and many museums, or when you need large, flexible meeting and event space.
Bottom line: Both hotels put you within easy walking distance of Chicago’s top downtown sights; pick Trump for spa, pool, and skyline-driven stays, and the InterContinental for location on the Magnificent Mile and larger, longstanding event facilities.
| Category | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary five-star river tower, modern finishes, skyline focus | Historic, classic Michigan Avenue hotel with traditional luxury |
| Location | River North where the Magnificent Mile meets the Chicago River (steps to Riverwalk) | On North Michigan Avenue — directly on the Magnificent Mile |
| Size | 339 rooms in a 92-story tower | 792 guestrooms |
| Ages / family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome (up to 3 children 17 and under stay free with existing bedding); 21+ to check in | All ages welcome; check-in age policy not listed in supplier data |
| Pools | 75-foot heated indoor pool with river and city views on the spa floor | Indoor pool (listed as 1 indoor pool in supplier listing) |
| Restaurants & bars | Terrace 16 (seasonal New American, large terrace) + Rebar (Neo-Japanese bar/lounge) | Two restaurants, one bar/lounge, plus a coffee shop/cafe and room service |
| Spa & fitness | The Spa at Trump — a 23,000 sq ft spa with treatments, eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna and 24-hour fitness club | Spa services on site, fitness facilities and sauna listed |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event space including Grand Ballroom and multiple salons (≈26,000 sq ft total function space; many smaller meeting rooms) | 34 meeting rooms and large ballroom/banquet capability |
| Parking & access | Self- and valet parking on site (fees; confirm at front desk) | Covered parking and valet parking available (fees listed) |
| Known for | River and skyline views, big spa, heated indoor pool, Terrace 16 terrace | Historic Michigan Avenue character and central Magnificent Mile address |
Trump sits at the confluence of the Magnificent Mile and the Chicago River, a short walk to the Riverwalk and many downtown attractions.
Choose Trump if you want immediate riverwalk access plus river and skyline views from the hotel.
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile sits directly on North Michigan Avenue, placing shops, restaurants and landmarks at your doorstep.
Choose the InterContinental for a stay that centers you on Michigan Avenue and retail attractions.
Trump offers 339 rooms in a high-rise layout with room types that emphasize river, lake or city views and multiple suite sizes.
Pick Trump when skyline or river views and suite options matter.
InterContinental lists 792 guestrooms with pillowtop beds, Egyptian cotton sheets and standard in-room amenities.
Choose InterContinental when you want larger total room inventory and classic room comfort in the heart of the Magnificent Mile.
Trump’s food-and-drink scene is focused on Terrace 16 (large terrace dining) and Rebar (riverfront lounge with Neo-Japanese fare).
Trump is the pick for skyline terrace dining and a riverside lounge scene.
InterContinental lists two restaurants, one bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe; buffet breakfast is available for a fee.
InterContinental is a straightforward option for convenient Michigan Avenue dining and on-site breakfast.
Trump’s signature indoor amenity is a 75-foot heated pool on the spa floor with city and river views.
If a long indoor lap pool with skyline views matters, Trump stands out.
InterContinental includes an indoor pool among its recreational facilities.
InterContinental provides basic pool and fitness facilities as part of its downtown offering.
Trump emphasizes an extensive spa and 24-hour fitness club plus nightlife at Rebar on weekend nights.
Trump is for guests who want a full-service spa and an evening lounge scene.
InterContinental offers spa services, fitness facilities and a single bar/lounge in a more traditional hotel setting.
InterContinental is a practical downtown choice with on-site wellness options and dependable evening dining.

Trump — large dedicated spa (23,000 sq ft) and a long heated indoor pool with river and skyline views.

InterContinental — right on North Michigan Avenue, steps from shops and landmark sites.

InterContinental — 34 meeting rooms and a long history hosting large conventions and events.

Trump — Terrace 16 and Rebar offer terrace and riverfront dining with skyline views and weekend DJ nights.
Both are within easy walking distance; Trump sits immediately on the riverfront while the InterContinental is a short walk from the Riverwalk via Michigan Avenue.
Both welcome families. Trump highlights a kids program and pool access rules; InterContinental allows children and offers family-sized rooms but does not list a kids program in the supplier data.
Yes. Trump has a large, on-site 23,000 sq ft spa; InterContinental lists spa services on site and a sauna, though its spa size and detailed program are not published in the supplier listing.
InterContinental lists 34 meeting rooms and large ballroom capacity; Trump also has extensive function space and multiple ballrooms, so both serve meetings well but InterContinental highlights a higher count of meeting rooms.
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