
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Best for skyline views, big event spaces, and a large destination spa with a 75-foot heated indoor pool.
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is a 92-story, five-star riverfront tower offering skyline dining, a large destination spa and a heated indoor pool—best for travelers who want elevated city views and hotel dining. The Langham, Chicago is a highly rated five-star riverfront luxury hotel known for calm, polished service and a full-service spa—best for travelers seeking serene, classic five-star accommodations on the river.
Updated · about 0.2 km apart

Best for skyline views, big event spaces, and a large destination spa with a 75-foot heated indoor pool.

Best for quiet, polished five-star riverfront service, a single refined restaurant (Travelle) and a high guest rating.
When Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago wins: choose Trump for dramatic skyline and river views, large event and ballroom options, a 23,000 sq ft spa complex, family-oriented programs, and multiple lively dining venues including Terrace 16 and Rebar.
When The Langham, Chicago wins: choose The Langham for a calm, highly rated five-star riverfront stay with a strong focus on spa services, fewer rooms, intimate dining at Travelle, indoor pool and a quietly polished service style.
Bottom line: both are riverfront five-star hotels within steps of the Riverwalk and Magnificent Mile; pick Trump for scale, views, and larger event or family needs, and The Langham for a quieter, highly rated luxury stay.
| Category | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | The Langham, Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, dramatic river-and-skyline tower with active dining and event spaces | Serene, refined five-star riverfront luxury |
| Location | River North on the Chicago River; minutes from Magnificent Mile and Riverwalk | Riverfront on North Wabash; about a 4-minute walk to Michigan Avenue and short walk to Millennium Park |
| Size (rooms) | 339 guest accommodations across a 92-story tower | 316 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Opening year / age | Opened January 2008 | Not published |
| Pools | 75-foot heated indoor pool with city and river views (spa floor) | One indoor pool and one hot tub |
| Restaurants & bars | Terrace 16 (seasonal New American, large outdoor terrace) + Rebar (Neo-Japanese lounge and bar) | Travelle (Mediterranean restaurant) + room service; one bar/lounge listed |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Trump: 23,000 sq ft, eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, 24-hour fitness club, signature treatments | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, facials, steam room and sauna; health club |
| Meeting & event space | Large: ~26,000 sq ft meeting space and multiple ballrooms (Grand Ballroom, Skyline Room, etc.) | About 15 meeting rooms / 15,000 sq ft of conference space |
| Family & kids | Family-friendly with Trump Kids program and kid-friendly amenities; lead guest must be 21+ | Family-friendly (not adults-only); connecting rooms available on request |
| Typical guest rating | Well-regarded 5-star property (rating details vary by source) | User rating 9.8 (supplier listing) |
Trump stands at the corner where the Magnificent Mile meets the Chicago River, a short walk to Riverwalk and key downtown sights.
Choose Trump for immediate access to the Magnificent Mile, riverwalk views and central downtown locations.
The Langham sits on North Wabash Avenue with direct riverfront access and short walks to Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park.
Choose The Langham for a central riverfront base close to Michigan Avenue with a quieter street-level presence.
Trump offers a mix of river, lake and city views across 339 rooms and suites with in-room minibars and espresso makers.
Choose Trump when you want skyline or lake views and a wide selection of suite sizes.
The Langham features 316 individually decorated guestrooms with deep-soak tubs and separate showers in many rooms.
Choose The Langham for classic, individually styled rooms and a strong in-room bath/rest experience.
Trump pairs a rooftop/terrace concept with a riverfront lounge for varied dining and nightlife.
Choose Trump if you want active on-site nightlife options, a large terrace and multiple dining venues.
The Langham's food and beverage focus is more restrained, with Travelle as the primary on-site restaurant.
Choose The Langham for a quieter, restaurant-focused dining experience rather than multiple late-night venues.
Trump's signature amenity is its large spa complex with a 75-foot heated indoor pool on the spa floor.
Choose Trump if you prioritize a large spa complex, long pool hours and fitness facilities with skyline views.
The Langham offers a full-service spa, an indoor pool and hot tub as its primary wellness amenities.
Choose The Langham for a focused spa-and-pool experience within a quieter hotel environment.
Trump mixes extensive wellness facilities with lively nightlife at Rebar and weekend DJ sets.
Choose Trump when you want both strong wellness facilities and an on-site lively bar scene.
The Langham emphasizes spa treatments and a calm evening atmosphere over late-night nightlife.
Choose The Langham when you prefer a quieter hotel nightlife and a spa-centered stay.

Terrace 16, the 16th-floor outdoor terrace and numerous river/lake-view rooms make Trump the pick for dramatic city vistas.

The Langham's 9.8 user rating and refined riverfront rooms favor travelers seeking calm five-star service.

Trump's larger total meeting space, multiple ballrooms and higher event capacities suit bigger weddings and conferences.

The Langham's full-service spa and intimate hotel scale make it a good choice for guests prioritizing spa time in a quieter setting.
Trump is explicitly family-friendly with a Trump Kids program and pool access for children (with supervision). The Langham accepts families but emphasizes a quieter, adult-oriented atmosphere.
Trump has larger total meeting and ballroom space (around 26,000 sq ft) and higher capacities for weddings and conferences; The Langham has substantial but smaller meeting space (about 15,000 sq ft).
Yes. Both hotels offer on-site full-service spas with massages and body treatments; reservations are required and treatments cost extra.
Trump offers multiple on-site venues including Terrace 16 and Rebar with late-night options; The Langham centers dining around Travelle and a single bar/lounge for a quieter dining experience.
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