
LondonHouse Chicago
Best for rooftop cocktails, river and skyline views, and a lively downtown bar scene.
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LondonHouse Chicago is a landmark downtown hotel on the Chicago River with a tri-level rooftop bar and contemporary dining—good for travelers who want skyline and river views and an energetic bar scene. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is a classic five-star property near the Magnificent Mile and Lake Michigan—recommended for travelers seeking traditional luxury, a larger spa program, and quieter, lakeside-adjacent accommodations.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for rooftop cocktails, river and skyline views, and a lively downtown bar scene.

Best for classic five-star service, a comprehensive spa and fitness offering, and proximity to Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan.
When LondonHouse Chicago wins: pick LondonHouse if you want dramatic river and skyline views, a tri-level rooftop bar for daytime-to-night drinks, and a buzzy downtown location beside the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
When Four Seasons Hotel Chicago wins: choose Four Seasons when you prefer traditional five-star service, on-site spa facilities, an indoor pool and sauna, and rooms with lake- or city-view options near the Magnificent Mile.
Bottom line: both hotels are upscale downtown choices steps from Michigan Avenue; LondonHouse is the more social, rooftop-forward choice, while Four Seasons is the steadier option for classic luxury and wellness amenities.
| Category | LondonHouse Chicago | Four Seasons Hotel Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, social, rooftop-forward in a historic tower + glass addition | Classic five-star luxury with a quieter, traditional hotel feel |
| Location | On the Chicago River at East Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue; steps to the Riverwalk and Millennium Park | Near Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan; short walk to Oak Street Beach and the Magnificent Mile |
| Size (rooms) | 452 rooms across 23 floors | 345 rooms |
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM | Check-in 3:00 PM (per supplier) · Check-out 12:00 PM |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Indoor pool available |
| Restaurants & bars | LH Rooftop (tri-level rooftop), LH on 21, Bridges Lobby Bar | 1 restaurant and 1 bar/lounge on site (24-hour room service available) |
| Spa & wellness | LH Spa by Windy City Massage (4th floor), 3 treatment rooms, 24-hour fitness center | Full-service spa, sauna, steam room, 24-hour health club |
| Known for | Chicago's only tri-level rooftop bar, riverfront views | Classic Four Seasons service, lake- and city-view rooms, meeting/banquet space |
| Event & meeting space | About 25,000 sq ft of flexible event space including two ballrooms and rooftop terrace options | 12500 sq ft of conference space and 15 meeting rooms |
| Parking | Valet only (no self-parking on site); overnight rates published around $80/night | Self parking (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge) available |
| Pets | No pets allowed (service animals exempt) | Pets may be arranged by contacting the property (pet fee listed in supplier fees) |
LondonHouse sits at 85 E Wacker Drive on the corner of Michigan Avenue beside the Chicago River and Riverwalk.
Choose LondonHouse for immediate riverfront access and being in the heart of downtown attractions.
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is centrally located near Michigan Avenue and a short walk from Lake Michigan.
Choose Four Seasons for classic downtown luxury with easy access to the lake and Michigan Avenue shopping.
LondonHouse offers a mix of historic and tower rooms, many with river or skyline views and select wellness-focused rooms.
Pick LondonHouse for rooms with river and skyline character or wellness-focused in-room options.
Four Seasons has a range of city- and lake-view rooms and multiple executive and premier suite options.
Pick Four Seasons for traditional luxury room categories and explicit lake-view suite choices.
LondonHouse centers its dining around a tri-level rooftop bar plus a 21st-floor restaurant and river-view lobby bar.
LondonHouse is the better pick if rooftop cocktails, brunch and riverfront bar seating matter to you.
Four Seasons provides classic on-site dining and 24-hour room service as part of its five-star offering.
Choose Four Seasons for reliable, classic hotel dining and in-room dining options.
LondonHouse does not have an on-site swimming pool; its signature amenity is the tri-level rooftop bar and riverfront location.
If an on-site pool is essential, LondonHouse is not the right choice; pick it for rooftop views instead.
Four Seasons includes an indoor pool as part of its wellness and recreation offering.
Pick Four Seasons when you want an on-site pool and a stronger indoor wellness offering.
LondonHouse combines a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness with a lively rooftop nightlife option.
LondonHouse fits travelers who want spa and fitness access but also an energetic rooftop night out.
Four Seasons emphasizes traditional spa services, an indoor pool, and quieter evening dining options.
Choose Four Seasons for a more classic, wellness-focused stay and less nightlife-focused evenings.

LondonHouse — the tri-level rooftop bar and Cupola offer unmatched riverfront skyline viewing and an energetic scene.

Four Seasons — indoor pool, sauna/steam rooms and a full-service spa make it the better choice for swimmers and spa-focused travelers.

Four Seasons — established brand standards, concierge and quieter luxury environment appeal to traditionalists.

LondonHouse — immediate riverfront location and multiple on-site dining/drink venues keep you in the center of activity.
LondonHouse — it has a tri-level rooftop bar and a domed Cupola with river and skyline views.
Four Seasons has an indoor pool; LondonHouse does not have an on-site swimming pool.
No — both hotels welcome guests of all ages, though LondonHouse and Four Seasons enforce a minimum age of 21 for some venues (for example, LondonHouse's rooftop in the evenings).
Four Seasons is a shorter walk to Oak Street Beach; LondonHouse is closer to the Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue Bridge.
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