
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Best for families and wellness-focused stays — a big on-site spa, 75-foot heated indoor pool, and programs for children.
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is a 5-star riverfront skyscraper with a large on-site spa and indoor pool; read this if you want family-friendly luxury with skyline and river views. Pendry Chicago is a 4.5-star, design-forward hotel inside the Carbide & Carbon Building; read this if you prefer boutique design, a Michigan Avenue address, and downtown walkability.
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Best for families and wellness-focused stays — a big on-site spa, 75-foot heated indoor pool, and programs for children.

Best for design-minded travelers who want a central Michigan Avenue address inside a restored Art Deco landmark.
When Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago wins: choose Trump if you want a full-service five-star experience with a major destination spa (23,000 sq ft), a 75-foot heated indoor pool with city/river views, multiple large event spaces, and family-friendly programming.
When Pendry Chicago wins: choose Pendry if you prefer a boutique, design-led stay in the Carbide & Carbon Building on North Michigan Avenue — ideal for travelers who prioritize location on the Magnificent Mile, Art Deco character, and contemporary hotel design.
Bottom line: both hotels put you steps from downtown Chicago sights, but Trump is the full-service, wellness-and-events choice while Pendry is the smaller, style-forward alternative with a premier Michigan Avenue address.
| Category | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | Pendry Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Full-service, polished 5-star riverfront skyscraper | Design-forward luxury in an Art Deco landmark |
| Location | River North on the Chicago River near the Magnificent Mile | 230 North Michigan Avenue, steps from the Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue |
| Size | 339 guest accommodations in a 92-story tower | 364 guestrooms (hotel listing) |
| Star rating / guest score | 5-star (hotel branding) / guest rating: Not published | 4.5-star / guest rating: 9.2 |
| Opening / building | Opened 2008 as a modern skyscraper hotel tower | Located in the historic Carbide & Carbon Building (Art Deco) — modern hotel fit-out |
| Pools | 75-foot heated indoor pool with river and city views (spa floor) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Terrace 16 (seasonal New American, large outdoor terrace) and Rebar (Neo-Japanese bar/lounge) | One restaurant (Venteux) and a bar/lounge; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa & fitness | The Spa at Trump — 23,000 sq ft, extensive treatments, eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, 24-hour fitness | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Large meeting portfolio — about 26,000 sq ft and multiple ballrooms and boardrooms | Conference center with ~11,001 sq ft and 8 meeting rooms |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly (pets under 25 lbs, one-time pet fee $125) | Pet fee published ($125 per accommodation, per stay) and pets allowed in specific rooms |
Trump International sits on the Chicago River at the edge of the Magnificent Mile and Riverwalk.
Choose Trump for immediate riverfront views and direct access to the Riverwalk with quick walks to central attractions.
Pendry Chicago occupies the Carbide & Carbon Building on North Michigan Avenue, a short walk from the Riverwalk.
Choose Pendry if you want to be on Michigan Avenue in a restored Art Deco building with immediate access to downtown shopping.
Trump Chicago offers a range of large rooms and suites, many with river or lake views.
Choose Trump for larger suites, expansive skyline/river views, and family-friendly room configurations.
Pendry’s 364 guestrooms are presented in a range of room and suite types with a modern design focus.
Choose Pendry for design-led rooms in a landmark building and a broad selection of corner and suite configurations.
Trump International offers both Terrace 16 and Rebar, spanning rooftop dining and a riverside bar.
Choose Trump if you want multiple on-site dining options including a large terrace and a lively riverside bar.
Pendry lists one main restaurant, Venteux, plus a bar/lounge and 24-hour room service.
Choose Pendry if you prefer a single, design-focused restaurant and easy room service in a compact footprint.
Trump’s spa floor includes a 75-foot heated indoor swimming pool with river and city views.
Choose Trump for an on-site, year-round heated indoor pool with skyline and river views.
Pendry’s supplier listing highlights a rooftop terrace and downtown access but does not publish a pool.
Pendry offers rooftop terrace space and downtown walkability; an on-site pool is not published.
Trump centers wellness around a large spa and offers evening entertainment at Rebar.
Choose Trump for a comprehensive spa program plus lively weekend nightlife at the hotel bar.
Pendry emphasizes design, a rooftop terrace, and curated in-house dining/drink experiences.
Choose Pendry for a quieter, design-forward nightlife and close proximity to downtown bars and attractions.

Trump International — family programming, pool access rules for kids, and multiple large-room options.

Pendry Chicago — housed in the Carbide & Carbon Building with a design-forward guest experience on Michigan Avenue.

Trump International — a 23,000 sq ft full-service spa, eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, and 24-hour fitness club.

Pendry Chicago — 230 North Michigan Avenue places you steps from high-end shopping and the Riverwalk.
Trump International is the clearer family pick: it runs the Trump Kids program, allows children in rooms, and has a 75-foot heated indoor pool with family access rules.
Trump International — The Spa at Trump is a 23,000-square-foot facility with a broad treatment menu. Pendry’s supplier listing does not publish a comparable spa size.
Yes — Pendry’s Michigan Avenue address puts you steps from shopping on the Magnificent Mile and within easy walking distance of downtown museums and parks.
Yes — both properties publish pet policies with a pet fee (Pendry: $125 per accommodation, per stay; Trump: one-time $125 for pets under 25 lbs).
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