
LondonHouse Chicago
Best for rooftop cocktails, skyline views, and a historic-downtown atmosphere.
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LondonHouse Chicago is a landmark downtown hotel mixing a 1923 tower with a modern glass addition, best for travelers who want riverfront views, a full spa, and a tri-level rooftop cocktail scene. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is a five-star high-rise on the Chicago River offering tower-scale luxury, a full-service spa and an indoor pool—read this if you want a taller, more traditional luxury hotel footprint.
Updated · about 0.3 km apart

Best for rooftop cocktails, skyline views, and a historic-downtown atmosphere.

Best for traditional five-star rooms, indoor-pool access, and larger conference/event needs.
When LondonHouse Chicago wins: choose LondonHouse if you want a characterful historic setting, a three-level rooftop for daytime and evening drinks, and a hotel that emphasizes contemporary American dining with direct Michigan Avenue and Riverwalk access.
When Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago wins: choose Trump International if you want a classic five-star high-rise with an indoor pool, a larger spa and fitness footprint, and more conventional tower-style luxury rooms with a high user rating.
Bottom line: both sit on the Chicago River in the same neighborhood; pick LondonHouse for rooftop-driven food & drink and building character, or Trump International for a taller five-star hotel with an indoor pool and a more traditional luxury-hotel program.
| Category | LondonHouse Chicago | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic-skylines + modern tower; cocktail-forward and design-focused. | Five-star high-rise luxury; formal tower hotel experience. |
| Location | 85 E Wacker Drive — on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker, steps from the Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue Bridge. | 401 N Wabash Ave — riverfront, steps from Chicago Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue. |
| Size (rooms / floors) | 452 rooms across 23 floors. | 339 guestrooms in a high-rise tower. |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM (noon). | Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM per supplier listing. |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool. | Indoor pool on-site. |
| Restaurants & bars | LH Rooftop (tri-level rooftop bar), LH on 21 (contemporary American), Bridges Lobby Bar (river-view lobby bar). | Terrace 16 (American restaurant) plus a bar/lounge and 24-hour room service. |
| Spa & wellness | LH Spa by Windy City Massage (4th floor) with multiple treatment rooms; 24-hour TechnoGym fitness center; spa credits via destination charge. | Full-service spa on-site, fitness facilities, sauna/steam room; complimentary wired internet noted in supplier listing. |
| Known for | Chicago's only tri-level rooftop bar with a domed cupola and heated rooftop igloos in winter. | Towering riverfront presence, a formal five-star hotel program and central riverwalk access. |
| Family & age policy | All ages welcome in the hotel; rooftop bar enforces 21+ entry in evenings. | All ages welcome (supplier listing notes children stay free up to certain ages); hotel is family-friendly. |
| Parking & fees | Valet parking only; overnight valet typically around $80/night; daily mandatory destination charge covers select credits. | Self parking and valet available for a surcharge; optional fees include parking and breakfast charges. |
LondonHouse sits at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive with direct views of the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue Bridge.
Pick LondonHouse for immediate Michigan Avenue and Riverwalk access and short walks to downtown attractions.
Trump International sits on the Chicago River in a prominent tower close to Michigan Avenue and the Riverwalk.
Choose Trump International for a central riverfront stay in a more traditional high-rise location.
LondonHouse’s 452 rooms span a restored 1923 landmark and a connecting glass tower, with a mix of classic and modern room types.
LondonHouse is a good fit if you want historic character with some modern wellness room options and included destination credits.
Trump International’s guestrooms are arranged in a high-rise format with many room variations including river- and city-view options.
Pick Trump International for a broad set of traditional luxury room choices and in-room features common to five-star towers.
LondonHouse emphasizes its LH Rooftop as a destination, plus a 21st-floor restaurant and a river-view lobby bar.
Choose LondonHouse if rooftop drinks, river-view lobby dining, and afternoon tea matter to your stay.
Trump International offers a full-service restaurant and a bar/lounge along with 24-hour room service.
Trump International suits travelers who want classic in-hotel dining, 24-hour room service, and an American restaurant on the property.
LondonHouse’s signature amenity is its tri-level rooftop bar and skyline terraces rather than a swimming pool.
Pick LondonHouse when rooftop views and cocktail-driven social spaces are your priority over pool access.
Trump International’s notable on-site amenity is an indoor pool in addition to its spa and fitness facilities.
Choose Trump International if having an on-site indoor pool is important to your stay.
LondonHouse offers LH Spa by Windy City Massage and a 24-hour TechnoGym fitness center.
LondonHouse pairs an active spa program and round-the-clock fitness with an evening rooftop scene.
Trump International provides a full-service spa, sauna/steam facilities, and fitness options suited to traditional luxury- hotel wellness.
Select Trump International for a classic hotel spa and indoor-pool combination with quieter, hotel-centered evening options.

LondonHouse — the tri-level rooftop (including a 23rd-floor Cupola) and riverfront terraces make it ideal for skyline views and cocktails.

Trump International — has an on-site indoor pool plus sauna and steam room, useful year-round.

LondonHouse — housed in the 1923 London Guarantee Building with classic architectural character.

Trump International — a conventional five-star tower experience with extensive room-type options and in-room features.
LondonHouse has a tri-level rooftop bar (LH Rooftop). Trump International does not list a multi-level rooftop bar.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago has an indoor pool; LondonHouse does not have an on-site swimming pool.
Both are on the Chicago River and within a short walk of Michigan Avenue and the Riverwalk; LondonHouse sits at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, while Trump International is a short walk along the river.
Both hotels welcome guests of all ages in their rooms; LondonHouse enforces a 21+ minimum to check in and the rooftop bar is 21+ for entry in the evenings. Trump International’s listing notes that children of certain ages stay free when using existing bedding.
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