Trump International Hotel & Tower ChicagovsThe Drake
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago ranks significantly better than The Drake, A Hilton Hotel. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago comes in at #2 in Chicago with positive reviews from 17 reviewers like Gayot, Rough Guide and Concierge.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago Show All Reviews
401 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
From $281/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Go big or go home seems to be Donald Trump's mantra, and the Trump International Hotel & Tower shows off these principles in all of its glorious, shimmering style."
Frommer's
"The overall look is urban contemporary, with none of the flashiness the Trump name might suggest." Full review
Concierge
"The hotel occupies a prime riverside perch, taking in the Chicago River, Lake Michigan, and surrounding architectural jewels."
Fodor's
"The Trump International Hotel & Tower attracts a crowd of power brokers, women in fur coats, and anyone else who wants top-of-the-line luxury and is ready to pay for it." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This 339-room Trump is one of the top luxury hotels in Chicago, located in a modern glass tower right on the Chicago river and within easy walking distance of the Magnificent Mile." Full review
Rough Guide
"New York’s favourite real estate developer has made his mark in the Windy City with this 92-storey hotel."
Star Service
"The Trump International Hotel & Tower, in Near North Side, is a commanding presence of stainless steel and glass fronting the Chicago River and situated among the tall towers of the downtown area." Full review
Gayot
"This luxury hotel from developer Donald Trump sits on the edge of the Chicago River, at the juncture of the Loop and North Michigan Avenue."
BlackBook
"It's hard to tell whether you're in a museum or a hotel with all the original Robert Mapplethorpe photos on the walls and sweeping architectural flourishes...which suits us just fine."
Zagat
4.5
"This “simply amazing” 92-story glass tower on the Chicago River “challenges the established high-end players” with “outstanding” service and “posh” rooms."
The Drake Show All Reviews
140 E. Walton Place, Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL 60611
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Built in 1920, the grande dame of Chicago hotels stands tall where Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive intersect in Chicago's swanky Gold Coast." Full review
Insight Guides
"Opened in 1920, the Drake keeps pace with the polished neighborhood, right off the Magnificent Mile."
Lonely Planet
"The grande dame commands a striking location at the north end of Michigan Ave, near Oak St Beach." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 535-room Drake Hotel is a historic property on upscale Magnificent Mile and one of Chicago’s grande dames." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Drake is the grande dame of Chicago hotels, with a prime location, storied history, white-glove service, and of course a distinguished guest list." Full review
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Try to score a room facing north or east for unobstructed views of the lake and Lake Michigan’s Oak Street Beach.
Rough Guide
"Chicago’s society hotel, just off the Magnificent Mile, has been modernized without sacrificing its sedate charms."
Time Out
"A traditional "old money" stomping ground favored by Chicago socialites and celebrities, this stately icon exudes old-school style." Full review
Star Service
"This place competes with the InterContinental and Palmer House Hilton for the honor of Chicago's most iconic historic hotel." Full review
Gayot
"With sweeping views of Lake Michigan, this handsome hotel is an historic landmark that was built in 1920."
DK Eyewitness
"The grande dame of Chicago hotels, this luxurious Michigan Avenue destination still attracts luminaries from all over the world."