
LondonHouse Chicago
Best for skyline-and-river views, rooftop drinks, and a compact luxury stay with modern design in a historic shell.
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LondonHouse Chicago is a landmark riverfront hotel with a three-level rooftop bar and contemporary American dining—best for travelers who want skyline and river views. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is a historic 4.5-star hotel on North Michigan Avenue—best for shoppers and travelers who want to be steps from the Magnificent Mile.
Updated · about 0.2 km apart

Best for skyline-and-river views, rooftop drinks, and a compact luxury stay with modern design in a historic shell.

Best for being on the Magnificent Mile with a larger traditional luxury footprint, an indoor pool, extensive meeting space and classic hotel services.
When LondonHouse Chicago wins: choose LondonHouse if you prioritize direct Chicago Riverfront placement, dramatic rooftop-skyline views (the tri-level LH Rooftop and Cupola), a contemporary restaurant program and a smaller, design-forward property.
When InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile wins: pick the InterContinental if you want a classic large downtown luxury hotel on Michigan Avenue with an indoor pool, many meeting rooms, and immediate access to the Magnificent Mile shopping corridor.
Bottom line: both occupy historic downtown buildings and are excellent for downtown access; pick LondonHouse for river- and rooftop-focused experiences and InterContinental for a bigger, Magnificent-Mile–centric luxury stay.
| Category | LondonHouse Chicago | InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary-meets-historic boutique luxury with a strong rooftop scene | Traditional large-scale 4.5-star hotel with classic public spaces |
| Location | Corner of E Wacker Dr and N Michigan Ave beside the Chicago River | 505 N Michigan Ave on the Magnificent Mile shopping corridor |
| Size (rooms) | 452 rooms across 23 floors | 792 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Building/Age | Historic 1923 London Guarantee Building + 22-story glass tower | Historic landmark hotel building (long-running name recognition) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Indoor pool (1 indoor pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | LH Rooftop (tri-level), LH on 21, Bridges Lobby Bar (3 venues) | 2 restaurants, 1 bar/lounge, coffee shop/cafe (per supplier listing) |
| Spa & fitness | LH Spa by Windy City Massage (4th floor) and 24-hour TechnoGym fitness center | On-site spa services, sauna and fitness facilities |
| Event/meeting space | About 25,000 sq ft of flexible event space, multiple ballrooms | 34 meeting rooms and banquet/ballroom space |
| Known for | Riverfront setting and Chicago's only tri-level rooftop bar with Cupola | Landmark Michigan Avenue address and large-scale luxury facilities |
| Access to shopping & attractions | Walking distance to Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park; riverwalk access | |
LondonHouse sits at 85 E Wacker Drive on the corner of Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River.
Best if you want river views and quick access to both the riverwalk and downtown attractions.
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile fronts North Michigan Avenue, placing you on Chicago’s main shopping strip.
Best if you want to be immediately on the Magnificent Mile for shopping and street-level access.
LondonHouse has 452 rooms across its historic building and glass tower with many river- and skyline-view options.
Choose LondonHouse for rooms with curated wellness options and river/skyline views in a smaller property.
InterContinental lists 792 guestrooms with a wide range of classic room and suite categories in its towers.
Pick the InterContinental for a broad selection of room types and traditional full-service hotel accommodations.
LondonHouse emphasizes rooftop drinking and riverfront dining across three hotel venues.
Best for guests who want rooftop skyline cocktails and river-view dining within the hotel.
InterContinental offers on-site dining across its restaurants, bar and café with full room service during limited hours.
Best if you prefer a traditional full-service hotel dining program with breakfast service and room service options.
LondonHouse’s signature amenity is its rooftop experience rather than a pool.
LondonHouse is for rooftop and riverfront experiences rather than poolside leisure.
InterContinental lists an indoor pool among its recreational facilities.
InterContinental is the better choice if you need an on-site pool during your stay.
LondonHouse pairs LH Spa by Windy City Massage and a 24-hour TechnoGym fitness center with a lively rooftop nightlife scene.
Pick LondonHouse for strong spa and fitness offerings plus more active rooftop nightlife.
InterContinental provides on-site spa services, a sauna, and fitness facilities alongside a bar/lounge for evening drinks.
InterContinental suits travelers who want traditional spa and wellness services paired with classic hotel nightlife and event capability.

LondonHouse Chicago — the tri-level LH Rooftop and 23rd-floor Cupola deliver the strongest skyline-and-river vistas.

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile — located on North Michigan Avenue steps from shops and Water Tower Place.

InterContinental — supplier listing includes an indoor pool and sauna for year-round swimming.

LondonHouse — smaller-room inventory, historic-meets-modern building and curated dining/drink venues.
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is directly on North Michigan Avenue; LondonHouse is nearby on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive.
InterContinental lists an indoor pool; LondonHouse does not have an on-site pool.
LondonHouse is better for rooftop drinks—its LH Rooftop is a three-level rooftop bar with a Cupola and sweeping skyline views.
No—both hotels accept guests of all ages, though LondonHouse’s rooftop bar enforces a 21+ entry policy in the evenings.
InterContinental is larger by room count (supplier lists 792 guestrooms) compared with LondonHouse’s 452 rooms.
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