I have been traveling for 20+ years on business and have stayed in numerous 5-Star hotels throughout the country. I live in the suburbs and work in downtown Chicago. I looked into staying downtown for a weekend getaway at the usual places like Intercontinental and Penninsula, ect...Trump was brought up so I booked it.....WOW!! What a wonderful experience from the moment we stepped onto the property. The lobby was emaculate and the host at the front desk was so very pleasent and helpful. Checking in was a breeze on the Friday afternoon before Superbowl Sunday if you can imagine that. The entire staff was very warm and polished...not everyplace in town, no matter how highly rated can boast of that; someone has spent time and resources making sure staff "gets it" The room was even nicer than the photos on the website... and talk about clean throughout; not a scratch or blemish anywhere. It seemed like the room as well as the entire hotel just finished final inspection and was set for a photo shoot for a travel magazine. I have to say throughout the room as well as the entire hotel was a very faint scent of what seemed to be a very light lavender or aromatheropy type smell...nothing overpowering in any way, just a great smell everywhere. Possibly all these details are a requirement expected by the Trump family as they set expectations for the managers of the property?? You sort of felt like maybe Mr.Trump or his daughter might show up at any moment for a little property inspection and everyone on duty was ready....no kidding. The food at 16 was second to none and the view of the historic Wrigley Clock Tower while dining was sureal as it felt like it was 50 feet away and quite large. The gym has teriffic views as you work out and it was nice to have a full gym that included a substantial amount of free weights as well as private studios for your stretching, yoga and alternative fitness needs. The locker rooms were fresh and clean and had a very nice sauna and steam bath. Moving forward I will recomend with great confidence to my friends as well as clients the Trump over any other hotel in downtown Chicago.......J.Conway
- Trump International Hotel Chicago
- Trump International Chicago
