
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Best for travelers who want dramatic river and skyline views, a large destination spa, and formal event or wedding space.
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Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is a five-star, riverfront high-rise with large spa and indoor pool facilities; read this if you want skyline or riverfront scale and full-service wellness amenities. Viceroy Chicago is a stylish 4.5-star Gold Coast lifestyle hotel with a popular rooftop, pool and fashion-forward design; read this if you prefer boutique, neighborhood style near Michigan Avenue and Oak Street Beach.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want dramatic river and skyline views, a large destination spa, and formal event or wedding space.

Best for style-conscious guests seeking a fashionable Gold Coast base with rooftop seating and an outdoor seasonal pool.
When Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago wins: choose Trump for bigger, full-service spa and fitness facilities, a heated indoor pool with river and skyline views, larger meeting and ballroom capacities, and a central River North location steps from the Riverwalk and Magnificent Mile.
When Viceroy Chicago wins: choose Viceroy for a more intimate, fashion-forward Gold Coast experience with rooftop terrace access, a seasonal outdoor pool and a strong boutique lifestyle vibe close to Michigan Avenue and Oak Street Beach.
Bottom line: Both hotels suit style-conscious luxury travelers; pick Trump for scale, spa and event facilities and river/skyline dining, and pick Viceroy for a trendier Gold Coast neighborhood stay with rooftop and poolside appeal.
| Category | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago | Viceroy Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, formal 5-star riverfront hotel with full-service spa and event spaces | Stylish 4.5-star Gold Coast lifestyle hotel with a boutique, design-forward feel |
| Location | River North on the Chicago River, steps from Magnificent Mile and Riverwalk | Gold Coast / Downtown Chicago near Michigan Avenue, Lake Michigan and Oak Street Beach |
| Size | 339 rooms in a 92-story tower | 180 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; lead guest must be 21+ to check in | |
| Pools | 75-foot heated indoor pool with skyline and river views (spa floor) | Outdoor seasonal pool and pool sun loungers (seasonal) |
| Restaurants & bars | Terrace 16 (16th-floor New American with large outdoor terrace) and Rebar (riverside Japanese bar/lounge) | Somerset (on-site restaurant) plus a rooftop terrace and at least one bar/lounge |
| Spa & fitness | The Spa at Trump — 23,000 sq ft, treatment menu, eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, 24-hour fitness club | Not published |
| Known for | River and skyline views, large destination spa, ballroom and event capacity | Fashionable Gold Coast design, rooftop terrace and seasonal outdoor pool |
| Meetings & events | Large — about 26,000 sq ft meeting space and multiple ballrooms (including Grand Ballroom, Skyline Room) | About 13,440 sq ft of conference space and 12 meeting rooms |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly (pets under 25 lb; one-time fee $125; limit two pets) | |
Trump sits on the Chicago River where River North meets the Magnificent Mile, putting riverwalk, shopping and architecture within easy walking distance.
Pick Trump if you want immediate riverfront access and proximity to the Magnificent Mile.
Viceroy Chicago is on North State Street in the Gold Coast area, within a short walk of Michigan Avenue, Lake Michigan and Oak Street Beach.
Pick Viceroy if you prefer a fashionable Gold Coast neighborhood near the lake and shopping.
Trump offers a wide room mix across 339 rooms and suites, many with river or lake views and in-room minibars/espresso makers.
Choose Trump for roomy suites, consistent in-room amenities, and skyline or river outlooks.
Viceroy has about 180 guestrooms with boutique styling, minibars and in-room espresso makers noted in the supplier listing.
Choose Viceroy if you want a smaller, design-focused room inventory in the Gold Coast.
Trump's dining centers on Terrace 16 with a large outdoor terrace and Rebar along the river for cocktails and Neo-Japanese fare.
Trump is the pick for expansive skyline-dining and riverfront cocktails.
Viceroy's on-site restaurant Somerset plus a rooftop terrace serve guests seeking neighborhood dining and rooftop appeal.
Viceroy works well for guests who want rooftop seating and a fashionable in-house restaurant.
Trump's signature pool is a 75-foot heated indoor pool on the spa floor with city and river views.
Trump is better if you want an all-season, indoor pool integrated with a large spa complex.
Viceroy has a seasonal outdoor pool and pool sun loungers (open May–October per the supplier listing).
Viceroy is a good choice for warm-weather travelers who want a rooftop/poolside scene.
Trump emphasizes a large spa and 24-hour fitness club plus formal nightlife at Rebar with DJs on weekends.
Pick Trump if you want an expansive wellness program plus polished evening options.
Viceroy focuses on boutique lifestyle amenities, a rooftop terrace and an active neighborhood nightlife.
Pick Viceroy if you prefer a boutique-wellness and rooftop social scene rather than a large destination spa.

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

Viceroy Chicago — seasonal outdoor pool, rooftop terrace and pool sun loungers for summer stays.

Trump International — roughly 26,000 sq ft of event space, multiple ballrooms and large-capacity rooms.

Viceroy Chicago — Gold Coast lifestyle hotel with stylish design, rooftop appeal and a smaller, intimate room inventory.
Trump International is better in winter because of its heated indoor pool and all-season spa facilities.
Viceroy Chicago is better for warm-weather stays with its seasonal outdoor pool, rooftop terrace and closer walking access to Oak Street Beach.
Choose Trump for larger meeting and ballroom capacities and more total function space; Viceroy offers boutique meeting rooms and 13,440 sq ft of conference space for smaller events.
Yes. Both properties welcome children, but the lead guest must be at least 21 to check in; Trump also documents an explicit Trump Kids program.
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