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Whether you're looking to calm, balance, purify, heal or revitalize, you'll find what you need at The Spa at Trump Chicago, a 23,000-square-foot den of relaxation located on the 14th floor of Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago. A recent renovation adorned nearly every square inch of the space in Italian marble, complementing the smooth blond wood, dim lighting and simple orchids to create a comfortable and surprisingly intimate atmosphere despite the spa's expansive size.
It is probably no surprise that the amenities here are top-of-the-line, and you'll want to schedule the better part of a day to spend ample time taking advantage of the luxurious surroundings such as the choice of relaxations rooms, an indoor pool and specialty showers.
The extra-spacious treatment rooms and enormous health club boast some of the most striking views in all of Chicago. From its high-up perch, the spa sits high above the bustling city and blocks out all the noise while letting in the majestic vistas.
It is probably no surprise that the amenities here are top-of-the-line, and you'll want to schedule the better part of a day to spend ample time taking advantage of the luxurious surroundings such as the choice of relaxations rooms, an indoor pool and specialty showers.
The extra-spacious treatment rooms and enormous health club boast some of the most striking views in all of Chicago. From its high-up perch, the spa sits high above the bustling city and blocks out all the noise while letting in the majestic vistas.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Once you check in, head straight for the locker room to experience the customizable deluge shower with its nine deluxe showerheads, mood-enhancing and chromotherapy modalities, and adjustable water flow and pressure.
- One of the best couples rooms we've seen is at Trump Chicago — its has side-by-side infinity soaking tubs flanked by a dramatic mosaic-tiled wall and and heated, side-by-side massage tables.
- The recently expanded onsite boutique offers a wide range of curated products ranging from aromatherapy to skincare so you can bring the spa home with you.
- Healthy spa cuisine can be ordered ordered pre- or post-treatment and eaten at one of two tables next to the indoor 75-foot pool and lounge area.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows are found throughout the spa in the treatment rooms, fitness area and the pool so guests can catch sweeping views of iconic city sites like Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River.
Things to Know
- Fifty-three rooms located on two floors of the hotel are designated Spa Guest Rooms. Each is connected to the spa and has thoughtful amenities like heated eye and neck pillows.
- Refreshments like water, fruits and nuts are on offer throughout the hotel, including the reception desk (you'll be offered some fruit-infused water when you check in), to the locker rooms and to the relaxation lounge.
- Aside from the large relaxation lounge adjacent to the treatment rooms, there are private gender-specific relaxation areas with more intimate settings (ideal for a group of girlfriends).
The Treatments
- The array of massages on offer include an aromatherapy service, a therapeutic option, reflexology, prenatal massage and more.
- If you want a results-driven service, try Ultimate Facial employs a hydrating oxygen treatment with hyperbaric oxygen technology to plump up your skin or the cult favorite Hydrafacial, which cleanses, does extractions and delivers potent serums to your face with a non-invasive tool.
- For something special to do with your loved one, opt for the Chardonnay Indulgence for Two. You will enjoy a chardonnay bubble bath that will leave your skin feeling soft (the wine is a strong antioxidant) and then have side-by-side massages. Afterward, toast to your lavish spa day with glasses of chardonnay.
The Facilities
- Locker rooms are often an after-thought, but not here. They are quite spacious and equipped with a steam room featuring a light installation evocative of the night sky, a sauna, eucalyptus steam showers, a deluge shower, private lockers and slew of bath products from which to choose.
- A large fitness center is filled with various weights and cardio equipment, but the real reason you'll love working out here is the incredible view through a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. The gym also offers more than 40 health and fitness classes in the group studios.
- The heated, 75-foot pool is a true urban oasis and is a swimmer's dream. After a dip, feel free to lounge on the pooside furniture and relax with a refreshment or two.
Getting There
