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Thompson ChicagovsTrump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is preferred by most reviewers compared to Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago ranks #2 in Chicago with praise from 17 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Rough Guide and BlackBook.
Thompson Chicago
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
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21 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL 60611
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Chicago’s Gold Coast glamour pad, with high-tech rooms and a much anticipated eatery." Full review
Lonely Planet "Walking into one of the all-business guest rooms might just remind you of a man’s suit... the contemporary decor is accented by Robert Mapplethorpe’s floral photos." Full review
Star Service "Located just north of the Sofitel and Waldorf Astoria, this sexy hotel provides more cosmopolitan flair than anything you'll find in the city's cache of Kimpton properties." Full review
Gayot "When it opens in summer 2013, this property --- formerly The Sutton Place Hotel --- will blend in perfectly with its luxe surroundings in Chicago's affluent Gold Coast neighborhood."
Frommer's "As I write this, The Thompson is the “it” place in Chicago, thanks to its quirky cool design, plus the popular onsite restaurant, Nico Osteria." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Four things really stand out at the Windy City’s 247-room Thompson hotel: the superlative service, the location... the rooms... and, most of all, the restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Previously Sutton Place Hotel Chicago." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 247 spacious rooms are equally elegant, with beautiful bathrooms and lots of high-end amenities." Full review
Afar Magazine "It offers a winning combination of modern-retro style, a home-away-from-home ambience, attentive service, and value for money." Full review
Time Out "Clean mid-century design and effortless luxury in the heart of Chicago, the Thompson Hotel Chicago is a boutique centrepiece of the Gold Coast neighborhood." Full review
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's Oyster
Rough Guide Star Service Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat 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
OysterLuxury
"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."
Zagat4.5
"This “simply amazing” 92-story glass tower on the Chicago River “challenges the established high-end players” with “outstanding” service and “posh” rooms."
