
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Best for families and spa-focused stays, with a 23,000 sq ft spa, kids' program and a 75-foot heated indoor pool.
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is a 5-star riverfront tower with skyline and river views, a large spa and a heated indoor pool — best for travelers who want classic, service-forward downtown luxury. Nobu Hotel Chicago is a celebrity-backed 5-star lifestyle property in the West Loop with signature Nobu Restaurant and a dining-led identity — best for travelers who prioritize food, design and a West Loop location.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for families and spa-focused stays, with a 23,000 sq ft spa, kids' program and a 75-foot heated indoor pool.

Best for food-forward travelers and fans of the Nobu brand who want a West Loop lifestyle hotel with an on-site Nobu Restaurant.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago wins when you want a traditional, full-service downtown hotel with a large spa, extensive event space and direct riverfront/near-Magnificent Mile access.
Nobu Hotel Chicago wins when you care most about a modern, restaurant-driven stay in the West Loop and want Nobu dining and a boutique lifestyle atmosphere.
Bottom line: choose Trump for larger wellness and event facilities plus river/Magnificent Mile proximity; choose Nobu for a trendier West Loop base and in-house Nobu dining.
| Category | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | Nobu Hotel Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Formal, full-service luxury tower with river and skyline focus | Celebrity-backed lifestyle luxury with a dining-first personality |
| Location | River North on the Chicago River near the Magnificent Mile (401 N Wabash Ave) | West Loop neighborhood (155 N. Peoria Street) |
| Size | 339 guest accommodations; 92-story tower | 115 rooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; lead guest must be 21+ to check in | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age 21 (supplier listing shows check_in_min_age: 21) |
| Pools | 75-foot heated indoor pool with city and river views (spa floor) | One indoor pool (supplier listing) |
| Restaurants & bars | Terrace 16 (New American rooftop/terrace) and Rebar (Neo-Japanese bar/lounge) | Nobu Restaurant plus a second on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Trump — 23,000 sq ft with treatments, eucalyptus steam room and sauna; 24-hour fitness club | Fitness facilities and steam room listed; full spa not published in supplier listing |
| Known for | River and skyline views, large spa, extensive event spaces | Nobu dining and celebrity-backed lifestyle hotel in the West Loop |
| Rooms — signature features | Minibars and espresso makers in rooms; many river/lake/city view room types | 115 air-conditioned rooms with espresso makers and Smart TVs; some named suites/rooms like Villa (Nobu) and Suite (Sake) |
| Distance between properties | About 1.6 km to Nobu Hotel Chicago | |
Trump sits on the Chicago River where the Magnificent Mile meets River North, within easy walking distance of many downtown sights.
Choose Trump for direct riverfront access and immediate proximity to the Magnificent Mile.
Nobu Hotel Chicago is in the West Loop, a neighborhood known for restaurants, galleries and a different, lower-rise city feel than River North.
Choose Nobu if you prefer the West Loop's restaurant scene and a lifestyle-hotel location.
Trump offers a broad roster of room and suite types in a 92-story tower with many river, lake or city views.
Choose Trump for larger rooms and a wider selection of suites with skyline or river views.
Nobu has 115 rooms with design-focused names and some suite types reflecting the brand’s aesthetic.
Choose Nobu for a boutique, design-led room inventory and brand-focused suite options.
Trump’s dining focuses on Terrace 16 (16th-floor terrace dining) and the Rebar lounge along the river.
Choose Trump if you want rooftop/terrace dining and late-night riverfront bar options.
Nobu Hotel Chicago centers its identity around Nobu Restaurant and a restaurant-first guest experience.
Choose Nobu for on-site Nobu dining and a stay that leans heavily on its restaurant reputation.
Trump’s spa floor includes a 75-foot heated indoor pool with river and city views and a large spa complex.
Choose Trump if a substantial spa and a large heated pool matter to you.
Nobu lists one indoor pool plus fitness and steam room facilities in its supplier listing.
Choose Nobu if you want a hotel pool and on-site fitness in a smaller lifestyle property.
Trump combines a large destination spa with event spaces and an active riverfront bar scene.
Choose Trump when you want comprehensive wellness services plus in-house event and nightlife options.
Nobu’s public profile emphasizes restaurant-led experiences and a lifestyle-hotel approach rather than a large destination spa or event inventory.
Choose Nobu if you want a restaurant-first stay and West Loop nightlife nearby rather than big spa or extensive event facilities.

Trump — the 23,000 sq ft Spa at Trump plus a 75-foot heated indoor pool make it the better pick for wellness-focused stays.

Nobu — famous Nobu Restaurant and a dining-led identity suit travelers who prioritize a signature restaurant experience.

Trump — extensive meeting and ballroom inventory and river/skyline views make it stronger for weddings and conferences.

Nobu — location and design-focused rooms fit travelers wanting a trendier West Loop base.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago — it sits on the Chicago River at the edge of the Magnificent Mile and is steps from the Riverwalk.
Trump — it has The Spa at Trump (23,000 sq ft) and a 75-foot heated indoor pool. Nobu lists an indoor pool and fitness/steam facilities but not a large destination spa in the supplier listing.
No — Nobu Hotel Chicago is not adults-only according to the supplied listing (adultsOnly: false).
Nobu — the on-site Nobu Restaurant and the brand’s dining reputation make it the pick for food-focused travelers.
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