
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Best for travelers who want five-star service, a large destination spa, and river- and skyline-view rooms.
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is a five-star, riverfront luxury tower with a large spa and heated indoor pool — best for travelers who want polished service, skyline or river views, and full-service amenities. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is an architectural 4.5-star lifestyle hotel in the Aqua Tower — read this if you prefer a contemporary design-forward stay near Grant Park and the Magnificent Mile at a slightly more casual price point.
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Best for travelers who want five-star service, a large destination spa, and river- and skyline-view rooms.

Best for travelers who want a stylish, design-focused stay in the Aqua Tower with convenient access to Grant Park and Millennium Park.
When Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago wins: choose Trump for classic five-star luxury, an extensive on-site spa (The Spa at Trump), a 75-foot heated indoor pool with city/river views, larger suites, and event spaces for weddings or business events.
When Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago wins: choose Radisson Blu Aqua if you want a modern lifestyle hotel in a distinctive tower with good conference space, an indoor pool plus a seasonal outdoor pool, and a slightly more casual, design-forward atmosphere near Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue.
Bottom line: both are excellent downtown Chicago options in distinctive towers; pick Trump for full-service, five-star spa-and-view amenities and larger suites, pick Radisson Blu Aqua for architectural style and a lively, centrally located lifestyle hotel.
| Category | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star, formal luxury with full-service spa and river views | 4.5-star lifestyle hotel with contemporary design in the Aqua Tower |
| Location | River North on the Chicago River near the Magnificent Mile; minutes from Riverwalk and Millennium Park | Near Grant Park, Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park; central lakefront-area location |
| Size (rooms) | 339 rooms and suites in a 92-story tower | 334 rooms |
| Star rating & guest score | 5-star (hotel record) | 4.5-star · guest rating 8.6/10 |
| Pools | 75-foot heated indoor pool on the spa floor (hours published) | Indoor pool plus a seasonal outdoor pool (seasonal pool open June–September) |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Trump — 23,000 sq ft, treatment menu, eucalyptus steam room and dry sauna | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Terrace 16 (seasonal New American with large outdoor terrace) and Rebar (Neo-Japanese bar/lounge) | FireLake (on-site restaurant) and one bar/lounge; room service limited hours |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event venues including a Grand Ballroom and 26,000 sq ft meeting space (up to ~300 guests); 18 meeting rooms reported | About 27,997 sq ft (2,601 m²) of conference space and 13 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family policy | All-ages property; children welcome (lead guest must be 21+ to check in) | All-ages property; children 17 and younger stay free with parent/guardian |
| Nearby highlights | Steps from the Chicago Riverwalk, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park | |
Trump sits on the Chicago River where the Magnificent Mile meets the riverwalk, an easy walk to shops and architecture cruises.
Choose Trump if you want riverfront views and immediate access to the Riverwalk and Magnificent Mile.
Radisson Blu Aqua occupies the Aqua Tower near Grant Park and Michigan Avenue, a short walk to Millennium Park.
Choose Radisson Blu Aqua for a central lakefront-area location with easy pedestrian access to parks and museums.
Trump has 339 rooms and suites, including multiple river- and lake-view suites and large one- and two-bedroom configurations.
Trump is the pick for larger suites and rooms with dramatic river and skyline views.
Radisson Blu Aqua offers 334 air-conditioned rooms with standard lifestyle-hotel amenities.
Radisson Blu Aqua is a solid, design-focused option with full in-room conveniences; check room details when booking for view preferences.
Trump offers Terrace 16 — a seasonal New American restaurant and large outdoor terrace — plus Rebar, a riverside bar and lounge.
Pick Trump for more formal dining options, riverfront cocktails, and an expansive terrace.
Radisson Blu Aqua has one main restaurant (FireLake) and a bar/lounge; breakfast is available for a surcharge.
Radisson Blu Aqua is fine for convenient on-site dining but expect a smaller selection than Trump.
Trump’s signature amenity is its 23,000 sq ft spa and a 75-foot heated indoor pool with city and river views.
If a destination spa and a large indoor heated pool matter, Trump is the stronger choice.
Radisson Blu Aqua provides an indoor pool plus a seasonal outdoor pool (seasonal pool open June–September).
Radisson Blu Aqua suits travelers who want hotel pools with the option of an outdoor seasonal pool in summer months.
Trump combines a full-service spa, 24-hour fitness club, and late-night bar/lounge entertainment at Rebar.
Trump is better for guests seeking spa treatments plus nightlife-style evenings at an on-site lounge.
Radisson Blu Aqua emphasizes fitness facilities and a design-led guest experience with a 24-hour business center and meeting support.
Radisson Blu Aqua fits travelers who want a modern hotel with fitness facilities and a central location for daytime sightseeing.

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

Radisson Blu Aqua — stays in the distinctive Aqua Tower and a contemporary, design-oriented guest experience.

Trump — multiple ballrooms, large Grand Ballroom and roughly 26,000 sq ft of event space with river and skyline views.

Radisson Blu Aqua — very close to Grant Park, Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue, ideal for sightseeing on foot.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago — it has The Spa at Trump (23,000 sq ft), a eucalyptus steam room, sauna and a 75-foot heated indoor pool.
Both are within easy walking distance, but Radisson Blu Aqua is described as within a 5-minute walk of Grant Park and Michigan Avenue; Trump is a short walk to Millennium Park and the Riverwalk.
Both welcome families. Trump specifically markets a Trump Kids program and allows up to three children 17 and under to stay free using existing bedding; both properties permit children.
Radisson Blu Aqua has a seasonal outdoor pool (open June–September). Trump has a large heated indoor pool; an outdoor pool is not published for Trump.
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