
The Langham, Chicago
Best for spa and wellness‑focused travelers who want a calm riverfront base with an indoor pool and signature Chuan Spa.
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The Langham, Chicago is a five‑star, riverfront luxury hotel with a large Chuan Spa and a 67‑foot indoor pool; it suits travelers who prioritize a calm, wellness‑forward downtown stay. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago is a Marriott Luxury Collection property steps from the Magnificent Mile; read this if you want a stylish, centrally placed option for shopping and museums.
Updated · about 0.2 miles apart

Best for spa and wellness‑focused travelers who want a calm riverfront base with an indoor pool and signature Chuan Spa.

Best for travelers who want to be steps from Michigan Avenue shopping and museums with Luxury Collection design and meeting/banquet capacity.
When The Langham, Chicago wins: choose The Langham if you want a refined, quieter riverfront setting, the on‑site Chuan Spa (the brand's only US location), an indoor 67‑foot pool and a five‑star hotel experience.
When The Gwen wins: choose The Gwen if proximity to the Magnificent Mile, a rooftop terrace and a Marriott Luxury Collection affiliation are higher priorities, or if you need flexible meeting space close to Michigan Avenue.
Bottom line: both are upscale downtown choices; pick The Langham for spa, pool and river views, pick The Gwen for immediate Magnificent Mile access and a Luxury Collection neighborhood stay.
| Category | The Langham, Chicago | The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five‑star, quieter riverfront luxury; spa and wellness focused | Luxury Collection city hotel with design detail and Magnificent Mile convenience |
| Location | 330 North Wabash Avenue, on the Chicago River, a short walk to Michigan Avenue | 521 North Rush Street, steps from Michigan Avenue and close to the Chicago Riverwalk |
| Size (rooms) | 316 guestrooms and suites | 311 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Audience / age policy | Adults 21+ required to reserve/check in (adult‑focused policies) | Adults and families welcome; minimum check‑in age 21 (supplier listing shows min age 21) |
| Pools | Indoor 67‑foot pool, hydrotherapy hot tub; hours published | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Travelle (seasonal American) + Pavilion afternoon tea and lounge/bar | 2 restaurants including Kostali, plus 24‑hour room service and a bar/lounge |
| Spa & fitness | Chuan Spa (US flagship), Health Club with Peloton and Life Fitness equipment | 24‑hour fitness facilities; on‑site spa mention not published |
| Meeting & event space | About 15,000 sq ft of event space with large ballrooms (Devonshire, Cambridge, Chelsea) | 3,388 sq ft of conference space and 14 meeting rooms |
| Known for | Chuan Spa, indoor pool and river views inside a Mies van der Rohe landmark | Immediate Magnificent Mile access, rooftop terrace and Luxury Collection styling |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary Wi‑Fi for guests | |
The Langham sits on the south bank of the Chicago River, a short walk from the Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park.
Choose The Langham if you want riverfront views with quick access to downtown sights.
The Gwen is a Luxury Collection property located on Rush Street just off Michigan Avenue and close to the Chicago Riverwalk.
Choose The Gwen for immediate Magnificent Mile convenience and short walks to attractions.
The Langham offers 316 rooms and suites across 10 room types, including river‑view and club suites.
The Langham prioritizes roomy, view‑focused rooms with club lounge options.
The Gwen lists 311 guestrooms and a variety of room and suite types (Superior, Deluxe, Grand, Junior Suite and multiple suite categories).
The Gwen provides a standard Luxury Collection room mix near shopping and city sights.
The Langham’s dining centers on Travelle (seasonal American) and Pavilion (afternoon tea), plus lounge and seasonal gelato.
The Langham is a good pick for those who value a signature hotel restaurant and traditional afternoon tea.
The Gwen has two restaurants (including Kostali) and a bar/lounge, with 24‑hour room service and breakfast available for a fee.
The Gwen is convenient for shoppers and sightseers who want in‑house dining options close to Michigan Avenue.
The Langham’s defining amenities include Chuan Spa and a 67‑foot indoor pool with hydrotherapy features.
Pick The Langham for a full wellness program and a proper indoor pool.
The Gwen highlights a rooftop terrace and 24‑hour fitness facilities; a full on‑site spa is not published in the supplier listing.
The Gwen is better if rooftop outdoor space and round‑the‑clock fitness access matter more than a hotel spa/pool.
The Langham focuses on wellness and a quiet riverfront setting with indoor leisure facilities.
The Langham favors wellness and calm after city sightseeing.
The Gwen places guests amid the Magnificent Mile’s shops, restaurants and city energy with easy access to nightlife and attractions.
Choose The Gwen if you want to be in the middle of shopping, dining and downtown activity.

The Langham — Chuan Spa (US location) plus a 67‑foot indoor pool and hydrotherapy hot tub.

The Gwen — steps from Michigan Avenue shopping and close to the Chicago Riverwalk.

The Langham — about 15,000 sq ft of event space with large ballrooms and riverside ceremony options.

The Gwen — 14 meeting rooms and 3,388 sq ft of conference space close to downtown businesses.
Both are within a short walk, but The Gwen is steps from Michigan Avenue while The Langham is a brief (roughly 4‑minute) walk to the Magnificent Mile.
The Langham has a published 67‑foot indoor pool and the Chuan Spa. The Gwen’s supplier listing shows fitness facilities and a rooftop terrace but does not publish an on‑site spa or pool.
The Langham offers roughly 15,000 sq ft of event space and multiple large ballrooms; The Gwen has smaller conference space (3,388 sq ft) and multiple meeting rooms.
Yes. The Langham has Travelle and Pavilion afternoon tea; The Gwen lists two restaurants (including Kostali), a bar/lounge and 24‑hour room service.
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