
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Best for travelers who prioritize a large full-service spa, an indoor heated pool, and formal event/wedding facilities in a five-star tower.
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is a five-star riverfront tower with large spa facilities and a heated indoor pool; this guide is for travelers who want full-service luxury, skyline views, and extensive event space. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection is a 4.5-star riverfront lifestyle hotel known for its rooftop scene and riverwalk location; read on if you want a social, design-forward hotel with a popular rooftop.
Updated · about 0.3 km apart (roughly 0.2 miles)

Best for travelers who prioritize a large full-service spa, an indoor heated pool, and formal event/wedding facilities in a five-star tower.

Best for travelers who want a lively riverfront hotel with a well-known rooftop and active bar/restaurant scene close to the Chicago Riverwalk.
When Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago wins: choose Trump if you want a formal five-star experience, a large destination spa (23,000 sq ft), a 75-foot heated indoor pool with city/river views, and expansive meeting or wedding spaces.
When LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection wins: choose LondonHouse if you want a lifestyle-oriented, riverfront stay with strong rooftop energy, easy access to the Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue, and a hotel that prioritizes social dining and drinks.
Bottom line: both are excellent riverfront choices steps from the Riverwalk and Magnificent Mile — pick Trump for spa, pool, and traditional luxury; pick LondonHouse for rooftop atmosphere and a more social, lifestyle-driven stay.
| Category | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Formal five-star tower, business- and family-friendly luxury | Lifestyle, social, rooftop-focused riverfront hotel |
| Location | Riverfront where Magnificent Mile meets Chicago River (401 N Wabash Ave) | |
| Size (rooms) | 339 guestrooms | 452 guestrooms |
| Star rating / guest score | 5-star | 4.5-star · guest rating 9.4 |
| Opening / age | Opened January 2008 | Not published |
| Pool | 75-foot heated indoor pool with river/city views (spa floor) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Terrace 16 (seasonal New American + large outdoor terrace) and Rebar (Neo-Japanese bar/lounge) | Two restaurants and two bars including the well-known rooftop (LH Rooftop) |
| Spa & fitness | The Spa at Trump — 23,000 sq ft spa, eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, 24-hour fitness | Full-service spa on site and fitness facilities |
| Event space | Extensive: ~26,000 sq ft meeting space, multiple ballrooms and boardrooms | Conference space ~25,000 sq ft (2323 m²) and banquet facilities |
| Family / age policy | Family-friendly; children welcome (lead guest must be 21+ to check in) | |
Trump sits at 401 N Wabash where the Magnificent Mile meets the Chicago River — steps from the Riverwalk and many downtown sights.
Choose Trump for a classic downtown location with immediate access to riverfront sights and high-end shopping.
LondonHouse sits at 85 East Wacker Drive directly on the river and steps from Michigan Avenue and the Riverwalk.
Choose LondonHouse for a social riverfront location that plugs you into the Riverwalk and rooftop nightlife.
Trump’s rooms skew larger and emphasize river and skyline views; the property lists 13 room types including suites up to two bedrooms.
Rooms at Trump suit travelers who prioritize spacious rooms, skyline views, and proximity to an on-site spa.
LondonHouse offers 452 guestrooms with river or city views and standard design-forward amenities.
LondonHouse is a practical choice for travelers who want contemporary rooms and easy rooftop access.
Trump’s food-and-drink program centers on Terrace 16 and Rebar, both with river or skyline views.
Pick Trump for elevated, view-driven dining and a quieter rooftop-style terrace attached to a larger luxury operation.
LondonHouse is known for its rooftop and social dining — the rooftop is a primary draw.
Choose LondonHouse if rooftop cocktails and an active nightlife/dining scene matter to your stay.
Trump’s signature amenity is its large spa complex and a 75-foot heated indoor pool with river/city views.
Trump is the move if an on-site pool and an extensive spa program are priorities.
LondonHouse lists a full-service spa and fitness facilities; supplier content does not publish an on-site pool.
LondonHouse focuses on rooftop and restaurant energy rather than an on-site swimming pool.
Trump emphasizes wellness with a large spa and 24-hour fitness club, plus quiet bars and formal dining.
Trump is stronger on traditional wellness and a quieter evening atmosphere built around hotel venues.
LondonHouse leans into nightlife through its rooftop and bar offerings, delivering a livelier, social scene.
LondonHouse is better if you want to be in the middle of the city’s rooftop and riverfront social scene.

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

LondonHouse — a highly searched rooftop and lively bar scene right on the river.

Trump — about 26,000 sq ft of meeting space and multiple ballrooms and boardrooms with dramatic views.

LondonHouse — more rooms (452) and a lifestyle focus that attracts an active social crowd.
Trump — it has a 75-foot heated indoor pool on the spa floor; LondonHouse’s supplier listing does not publish a pool.
LondonHouse — it’s known for its rooftop and lively bar scene; Trump offers Terrace 16 and Rebar but LondonHouse’s rooftop is a signature draw.
Yes — both are riverfront properties within a short walk of the Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue.
Trump — it has a large destination spa with steam room, dry sauna, and 24-hour fitness facilities.
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