
The Langham, Chicago
Best for travelers who prioritize a five-star spa, river views, and a signature afternoon tea experience.
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The Langham, Chicago is a five-star riverfront hotel in a landmark Mies van der Rohe–designed tower with a spa and an indoor pool; read this if you want a refined, full-service luxury stay near the Chicago River. Omni Chicago Hotel is an upscale, all-suite property on the Magnificent Mile for travelers who value spacious suites and a central shopping/street-level location.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for travelers who prioritize a five-star spa, river views, and a signature afternoon tea experience.

Best for visitors who want roomy suites steps from Michigan Avenue shopping and straightforward meeting/event space.
When The Langham, Chicago wins: choose The Langham if you want a five-star, design-led riverside hotel with Chuan Spa, a sizeable indoor pool and refined restaurant/afternoon tea offerings.
When Omni Chicago Hotel wins: choose Omni if you prefer an all-suite layout on Michigan Avenue, easier access to street-level shopping and convention/meeting space at a lower-key luxury tier.
Bottom line: both hotels suit downtown visitors to the Magnificent Mile; The Langham skews toward boutique five-star facilities and spa/wellness, while Omni offers larger suite-style rooms and a prominent Michigan Avenue address.
| Category | The Langham, Chicago | Omni Chicago Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star, modernist riverfront luxury with spa focus | Upscale, all-suite hotel with classic downtown service |
| Location | 330 North Wabash Avenue on the Chicago River; a short walk to the Magnificent Mile | 676 N Michigan Ave, on the Magnificent Mile near shops and museums |
| Size | 316 guest rooms and suites | 347 guestrooms (mostly suites) |
| Ages / check-in minimum | Guests must be 21 or older to reserve and check in | |
| Pools / water | 67-foot indoor pool, hydrotherapy hot tub, saunas (Level 4) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Travelle (seasonal American) and Pavilion (afternoon tea); bar/lounge | 676 Restaurant and Bar (on-site) serving breakfast and other meals; bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | Chuan Spa (U.S. flagship location), Health Club with Peloton and fitness studio | Fitness facilities 24-hour; on-site spa: Not published |
| Known for | Design pedigree (Mies van der Rohe building), riverside views, Chuan Spa | All-suite rooms and direct access to Michigan Avenue shopping |
| Meeting & event space | About 15,000 sq ft of event space including Devonshire Ballroom | Conference space ~10,000 sq ft with 10 meeting rooms |
| Parking & transit | Valet parking (surcharge); close to several CTA stations and river cruise departures | Valet parking (surcharge) and steps from Michigan Avenue attractions and transit |
The Langham sits on the south bank of the Chicago River, close to the Magnificent Mile and river cruise departures.
Choose The Langham for riverside walks, easy river-cruise access and a short walk to the Magnificent Mile.
Omni Chicago Hotel is located directly on Michigan Avenue, putting shopping and street-level dining within steps.
Choose Omni for immediate access to Magnificent Mile shops and museums without needing to cross the river.
The Langham offers 316 guest rooms and suites across several room categories with design details and river or city views.
Pick The Langham for design-forward rooms, river or lake views and a traditional luxury-room experience.
Omni lists an inventory focused on suites and one-bedroom options for more space during your stay.
Choose Omni if you want suite-style living space—sleeper sofas and separate layouts are common in the room inventory.
The Langham centers on Travelle (seasonal American) and Pavilion for afternoon tea, offering multiple dining moods.
The Langham offers a clearer two-venue dining program (restaurant + tea lounge) for varied meals and special occasions.
Omni Chicago Hotel has an on-site restaurant and bar to serve guests and meeting groups.
Pick Omni when you want a single, convenient on-site dining option and easy access to nearby street-level restaurants on Michigan Avenue.
The Langham highlights a 67-foot indoor pool plus connected hydrotherapy and sauna spaces.
If on-site pool and an integrated spa/wellness program matter, The Langham is the stronger choice.
Omni lists fitness facilities and in-room fitness but does not publish an on-site pool or an on-site spa in the supplier listing.
Omni is better when generous suite space and central location outweigh a hotel-run pool or spa.
Wellness at The Langham is centered on Chuan Spa and an equipped Health Club with classes and Peloton bikes.
The Langham suits travelers who want a robust in-house spa and structured wellness offerings.
Omni provides 24-hour fitness options and easy nighttime access to Michigan Avenue restaurants and bars.
Omni is a good pick for guests who value late-hour fitness access and being in the middle of downtown nightlife and shopping.

The Langham — Chuan Spa plus a 67-foot indoor pool and multiple sauna/steam options.

Omni Chicago Hotel — a broad all-suite inventory with one-bedroom layouts and sofa beds.

The Langham — riverfront address and doorstep access to river cruise departures.

Omni Chicago Hotel — located directly on Michigan Avenue near major shops and museums.
The Langham, Chicago has Chuan Spa (open daily 8:00 AM–8:00 PM). Omni’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site spa.
The Langham has a published 67-foot indoor pool with hydrotherapy hot tub and saunas; Omni’s supplier listing does not publish a pool.
Omni Chicago Hotel sits on Michigan Avenue itself; The Langham is a short walk (roughly 4 minutes) from the Magnificent Mile.
Both have event space: The Langham lists roughly 15,000 sq ft with multiple ballrooms; Omni lists about 10,000 sq ft and 10 meeting rooms—pick The Langham for larger or more formal events.
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