
The Langham, Chicago
Best for travelers who prioritize a luxury spa, a sizable indoor pool, and river views.
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The Langham, Chicago is a five-star riverfront luxury hotel with Chuan Spa and an indoor pool; this guide is for travelers who want a refined downtown base focused on wellness and design. Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park is an upscale, park-adjacent hotel with large meeting facilities; read on if you prefer being steps from Millennium Park and central attractions.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for travelers who prioritize a luxury spa, a sizable indoor pool, and river views.

Best for visitors who want to stay closest to Millennium Park, with extensive meeting/event facilities.
When The Langham, Chicago wins: choose The Langham if you want a boutique five-star stay built into a landmark modernist tower, access to Chuan Spa and a dedicated indoor pool and wellness floor.
When Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park wins: choose the Fairmont if you need to be within a couple minutes' walk of Millennium Park/Grant Park, want lots of on-site meeting rooms and event space, or are booking a larger group.
Bottom line: both are upscale downtown hotels within easy walking distance of the same central attractions; pick The Langham for spa-and-design-focused stays and the Fairmont for parkside convenience and larger meeting capabilities.
| Category | The Langham, Chicago | Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star riverfront luxury, design-led interior | Upscale, business- and events-oriented hotel near Millennium Park |
| Location (landmarks) | On the south bank of the Chicago River; ~8-minute walk to Millennium Park | About a 5-minute walk to Millennium Park and Grant Park |
| Size (rooms) | 316 guestrooms and suites | 686 guestrooms |
| Ages / check-in min age | Adults must be 21+ to check in (hotel policy) | |
| Pools | 67-foot indoor pool (Level 4) with hydrotherapy hot tub; open daily 6:00 AM–8:00 PM | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Travelle (seasonal American restaurant & bar) and Pavilion (afternoon tea lounge) | Lobby Bar plus a coffee shop/café and room service (limited hours); 2 bars/lounges |
| Spa / wellness | Chuan Spa (only U.S. Chuan location) with steam rooms, saunas and signature treatments | Full-service spa with treatment rooms and reservations required |
| Meetings & events | About 15,000 sq ft of event space, multiple ballrooms (Devonshire, Cambridge, Chelsea) | 63,000 sq ft of conference space and 15 meeting rooms |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking (surcharge), close to river cruises and Magnificent Mile | Self parking and valet (surcharges), limo/town car service, near major downtown sites |
| Sustainability / policies | Smoke-free property; paid parking and incidental pre-authorizations | Recycling, LED lighting, no single-use plastic items and comprehensive food-waste policy |
The Langham sits on the south bank of the Chicago River in a landmark Mies van der Rohe–designed building.
Choose The Langham for riverfront views and easy access to river cruises and the Magnificent Mile.
Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park sits steps from Millennium Park and Grant Park in central downtown Chicago.
Pick the Fairmont if immediate proximity to Millennium Park and downtown squares is your priority.
The Langham offers 316 rooms and suites across the first 13 floors of a landmark tower with river or city views.
The Langham is a smaller, design-focused property with curated room types and suite options.
Fairmont Chicago lists 686 guestrooms, making it a much larger downtown property.
The Fairmont works better when you need a larger inventory or flexible room blocks for groups.
The Langham’s dining centers on Travelle (seasonal American) and Pavilion (traditional afternoon tea).
Choose The Langham for more formal afternoon tea and a curated seasonal-American restaurant.
Fairmont Chicago offers Lobby Bar dining, a coffee shop/café and limited-room-service hours.
The Fairmont is practical for quick meals and drinks before or after visiting nearby parks and attractions.
The Langham’s standout amenity is its Level 4 wellness floor with a 67-foot indoor pool and multiple thermal rooms.
If a dedicated indoor pool and a multi-room wellness area matter, The Langham is the clearer choice.
Fairmont Chicago lists a full-service spa and fitness facilities but a published on-site pool is not provided in supplier materials.
Fairmont provides spa services and a gym; if a hotel pool is critical, verify availability with the property before booking.
Wellness at The Langham centers on Chuan Spa, a dedicated wellness floor and structured spa treatments.
Wellness-focused travelers will appreciate The Langham’s spa programming and quieter lounge scene.
Fairmont Chicago blends a full-service spa with meeting-focused public spaces and two on-site bars for evening drinks.
Pick the Fairmont for easier post-event drinks and a large-scale events infrastructure, plus on-site spa services.

Chuan Spa plus a full wellness floor and thermal rooms make The Langham the stronger pick for spa and wellness.

Fairmont’s location is listed as a 5-minute walk to Millennium Park and Grant Park.

The Langham’s riverfront address offers doorstep access to river cruises and views of the Chicago River.

Fairmont provides roughly 63,000 sq ft of conference space and 15 meeting rooms for large events.
Fairmont Chicago at Millennium Park is listed as within a 5-minute walk; The Langham is about an 8-minute walk to Millennium Park.
Fairmont has far more conference space (about 63,000 sq ft and 15 meeting rooms) versus The Langham’s roughly 15,000 sq ft of event space.
Yes. The Langham is home to Chuan Spa (unique U.S. location) and Fairmont lists a full-service spa with treatment rooms.
No. Both hotels permit guests of all ages; both properties have a 21+ minimum age to reserve and check in.
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