
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
Best for shoppers and museum-goers who want a quiet, elegant base steps from the Magnificent Mile and Oak Street Beach.
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Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile is a 32-story French‑inspired luxury hotel in the Gold Coast that suits travelers who want a quieter, boutique-luxe base steps from the Magnificent Mile. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection is an upscale riverfront hotel in a landmark tower with strong rooftop and skyline appeal for guests who want views and easy access to the Riverwalk and downtown attractions.
Updated · about 1.0 km apart

Best for shoppers and museum-goers who want a quiet, elegant base steps from the Magnificent Mile and Oak Street Beach.

Best for guests who prioritize river and skyline views, an active rooftop scene, and a central position by the Chicago Riverwalk.
When Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile wins: choose Sofitel if you want Gold Coast French-style design, an intimate fashionable lobby bar and restaurant pair (Le Bar and CDA), a 24-hour fitness center, and a quieter walkable setting for shopping and lakefront walks. It’s the better pick for wedding groups and guests who value event space and a polished boutique atmosphere.
When LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection wins: pick LondonHouse for riverfront access, skyline views and rooftop appeal, a larger on-site footprint of guestrooms, and extensive conference space — it’s a stronger option for guests who plan to be on the Chicago Riverwalk, want skyline photos, or prefer a pronounced rooftop bar scene.
Bottom line: both are polished downtown choices within easy walking distance of each other; Sofitel leans quieter, Gold Coast French elegance and is better for Magnificent Mile shopping and intimate event needs, while LondonHouse is the more river-facing, view-forward option with a lively rooftop identity.
| Category | Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile | LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Quiet, French‑accented luxury in the Gold Coast | Upscale riverfront with a rooftop/skyline focus |
| Location | 20 E Chestnut St — steps from the Magnificent Mile and Oak Street Beach | 85 East Wacker Drive — on the Chicago River near Michigan Avenue and the Riverwalk |
| Size (rooms) | 415 rooms (63 suites) | 452 guestrooms |
| Check-in minimum age | 21 to check in (children of all ages welcome) | |
| Pools | No on-site pool (beach a short walk away) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | CDA (French-American breakfast/lunch) + Le Bar (lounge/cocktails) + seasonal La Terrace | Two restaurants and two bars/lounges (on-site dining and rooftop outlets listed) |
| Spa & wellness | In-room spa menu (partnered with Windy City Massage); 24-hour fitness center | Full-service spa on site; fitness facilities available |
| Known for | Gold Coast French design, Magnificent Mile access, event and wedding spaces | Riverwalk location, skyline and rooftop bar appeal, landmark tower |
| Event space | 13,000+ sq ft of meeting space including a 4,592 sq ft Grand Ballroom | About 25,000 sq ft of conference/meeting space (supplier listing) |
Sofitel sits at 20 E Chestnut Street in the Gold Coast, a short walk to the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront.
Choose Sofitel for quieter streets, shopping access and proximity to the lake.
LondonHouse is at 85 East Wacker Drive on the Chicago River, steps from the Riverwalk and Michigan Avenue bridges.
Choose LondonHouse if you want immediate riverwalk access and skyline-facing public spaces.
Sofitel’s rooms emphasize French design touches, the Sofitel Bed, and in-room Nespresso machines.
Sofitel suits travelers who want refined, design-forward rooms near the Magnificent Mile.
LondonHouse offers 452 guestrooms with modern in-room amenities and skyline or river views in many rooms.
LondonHouse is a good fit for travelers who want river or skyline views and a large downtown hotel footprint.
Sofitel centers dining around CDA (French-American breakfast/lunch) and Le Bar (cocktails and small plates).
Sofitel focuses on French-accented daytime dining and a refined lobby bar scene.
LondonHouse lists two restaurants and two bars, including rooftop outlets that emphasize views.
LondonHouse leans into river- and skyline-facing dining and a rooftop bar draw.
Sofitel does not have an on-site pool but is a short walk from Oak Street Beach.
If a pool is a must, Sofitel does not provide one; plan for lakefront beach time instead.
LondonHouse is known for its riverfront position and rooftop spaces that focus on views.
LondonHouse’s signature draw is river and skyline access and rooftop atmosphere rather than published pool facilities.
Sofitel offers an in-room spa program and a 24-hour fitness center.
Sofitel is better for guests who want fitness access and private in-room spa treatments with quieter evening bars.
LondonHouse lists a full-service spa on site and multiple bars including rooftop outlets.
LondonHouse is stronger for guests who want an on-site spa and a more active rooftop/nightlife environment.

Sofitel is a short walk from flagship stores and the Water Tower Place shopping center.

LondonHouse sits on the Chicago River with rooftop and terrace spaces focused on views.

Sofitel offers more intimate French‑style event rooms and a grand ballroom used for weddings.

LondonHouse lists about 25,000 sq ft of conference space, suitable for larger meetings.
LondonHouse — it’s on East Wacker Drive and steps from the Chicago Riverwalk; Sofitel is closer to the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront.
Sofitel does not have an on-site pool; LondonHouse’s supplier listing does not publish on-site pool information.
Both hotels allow children; Sofitel explicitly welcomes children of all ages and positions itself as family-friendly. Both properties require the primary booking guest to be at least 21 to check in.
LondonHouse lists a full-service spa on site; Sofitel provides an in-room spa menu (services delivered in guest rooms via a partner).
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