
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Best for travelers who want river or lake views, an on-site destination spa, and a prominent riverfront address.
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is a 5-star riverside tower for travelers who want skyline and river views plus a large on-site spa and pool. JW Marriott Chicago is a large 4.5-star Loop luxury business hotel for convention and business travelers who want extensive meeting space and a central downtown address.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who want river or lake views, an on-site destination spa, and a prominent riverfront address.

Best for business groups, convention attendees, and travelers who prefer a large hotel with many meeting rooms in the Loop.
When Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago wins: choose Trump for skyline/river-facing rooms, a 23,000 sq ft spa, a 75-foot heated indoor pool with views, and more intimate event spaces with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows.
When JW Marriott Chicago wins: pick JW Marriott if you need a big hotel in the Loop with a high room count, extensive conference facilities (37 meeting rooms, about 41,973 sq ft of event space), and a central location steps from Willis Tower and the board of trade.
Bottom line: Both are upscale downtown choices; favor Trump for leisure, views and spa time, and JW Marriott for large meetings, convention-oriented amenities, and a central Loop address.
| Category | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | JW Marriott Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Riverside luxury tower with emphasis on spa, views and upscale dining. | Large 4.5-star luxury business hotel in the Loop with convention focus. |
| Location | River North (401 N Wabash Ave) — steps from the Chicago Riverwalk and Magnificent Mile. | Loop (151 West Adams Street) — central downtown, near Willis Tower and the Board of Trade. |
| Size (rooms) | 339 guest accommodations. | 610 guestrooms. |
| Star rating | 5-star. | 4.5-star. |
| Pools | 75-foot heated indoor pool with river and city views (spa floor). | Indoor pool (number of pools: 1 listed). |
| Restaurants & bars | Terrace 16 (seasonal New American + outdoor terrace) and Rebar (Neo-Japanese bar/lounge). | The Florentine (Italian restaurant) plus 24-hour room service and a bar/lounge. |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Trump — 23,000 sq ft spa with steam room, dry sauna and 24-hour fitness club. | Full-service spa, sauna and 24-hour fitness center (spa services available by reservation). |
| Meeting & event space | Multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms (several signature event rooms; total meeting rooms reported: 18; total function space noted in sources). | Large conference capacity: conference space size (feet) - 41,973; 37 meeting rooms. |
| Famous for / signature | Riverside location, Terrace 16 outdoor terrace and spa with skyline views. | Large-scale business hotel near Willis Tower and the Board of Trade. |
| Family / age policy | Family-friendly; children welcome (lead guest must be 21+ to check in). | |
Trump sits at the confluence of the Magnificent Mile and the Chicago River, a short walk from river attractions.
Choose Trump for riverfront views and immediate access to the Riverwalk and Magnificent Mile.
JW Marriott Chicago is in the Loop, within easy walking distance of Willis Tower and the Board of Trade.
Choose JW Marriott for a central Loop address and maximum proximity to downtown offices and conference venues.
Trump offers river- and lake-view rooms and suites focused on skyline panoramas.
Choose Trump for fewer rooms with strong river/lake view options and suite choices geared to leisure stays.
JW Marriott has a large inventory of room types and many executive-level options.
Choose JW Marriott when you want a wide choice of room types and executive-level room options for business travel.
Trump centers dining on Terrace 16 (16th-floor terrace) and Rebar, its riverside bar and lounge.
Choose Trump if you want riverfront cocktails, rooftop terrace dining and nightlife at the hotel.
JW Marriott features The Florentine (Italian cuisine) and in-room dining/service options.
Choose JW Marriott if you prefer a classic hotel restaurant with reliable room service and business-friendly dining.
Trump highlights a 75-foot heated indoor pool on the spa floor with river and skyline sightlines.
Choose Trump for a larger, view-forward spa pool experience integrated with an extensive spa facility.
JW Marriott lists an indoor pool among its recreational amenities.
Choose JW Marriott if you want indoor pool access within a large hotel that focuses on business and guest services.
Trump has several signature function rooms and ballrooms with dramatic views for weddings and events.
Choose Trump for high-impact, windowed event spaces and distinctive wedding venues with river or skyline views.
JW Marriott is built to handle large conferences and multiple simultaneous meetings.
Choose JW Marriott for large-scale meetings, conventions or multi-room events in the Loop.

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

JW Marriott — roughly 41,973 sq ft of conference space and 37 meeting rooms for large events.

Trump — Terrace 16's outdoor terrace and Rebar's riverside bar and weekend DJ nights.

JW Marriott — central Loop address close to Willis Tower, Board of Trade and downtown offices.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago — its large spa, view-facing 75-foot pool and terrace dining make it the stronger leisure pick.
JW Marriott Chicago — it lists about 41,973 sq ft of conference space and 37 meeting rooms, better suited for large events and conventions.
Yes. Both properties welcome children; both require the lead guest to be at least 21 to check in.
Trump’s spa treatments must be reserved and are paid services; the JW Marriott notes that spa reservations are required for massages and treatments — check each hotel for current policies and hours.
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