
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
Best for travelers who want historic architecture, large event spaces, and direct access to the Magnificent Mile shopping district.
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InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is a landmark 1929 hotel on Michigan Avenue that appeals to travelers who want historic character, big rooms, and direct access to shopping. The St. Regis Chicago is a contemporary five-star hotel in Lakeshore East for travelers after modern design, river/lake views, and a full-service luxury spa experience.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want historic architecture, large event spaces, and direct access to the Magnificent Mile shopping district.

Best for guests seeking a contemporary five-star stay with modern rooms, skyline and river views, and a rooftop/upper-level luxury experience.
When InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile wins: choose InterContinental if you want a landmark hotel with a strong historic identity, immediate access to Michigan Avenue shopping, a larger meeting/wedding footprint and a family-friendly pool complex.
When The St. Regis Chicago wins: choose The St. Regis for a newer, modern five-star property with contemporary design, high-end spa and wellness facilities, and rooms with park, river or lake-adjacent views.
Bottom line: both are top-tier Chicago options; pick InterContinental for history and location on the Magnificent Mile, and pick The St. Regis for modern luxury and up-to-date five-star amenities.
| Category | InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile | The St. Regis Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic 1929 landmark that mixes period detail with modern comforts | Contemporary five-star tower with modern luxury design |
| Location | On Michigan Avenue, steps from Magnificent Mile shopping and Riverwalk | Lakeshore East, within walking distance of Riverwalk, Michigan Ave and Millennium Park |
| Size (rooms) | 792 guest rooms | 192 air-conditioned rooms |
| Age / building | Opened 1929 as Medinah Athletic Club; hotel since 1944 | Modern high-rise (recent construction and contemporary design) |
| Pools | Historic Junior Olympic-size indoor pool (family-friendly; no lifeguard) | Indoor pool (wheelchair-accessible pool listed in supplier amenities) |
| Restaurants & bars | Michael Jordan's Steak House & Bar, Casa Chi, Center Court breakfast, Starbucks on-site | 2 restaurants and 1 bar/lounge including Miru and a coffee shop/cafe; 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | InterContinental Spa with treatment rooms, couples room and Finnish saunas; 24-hour fitness center | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, steam room and 24-hour fitness center |
| Known for | Historic ballrooms, wedding/event capacity and a landmark pool setting | Modern five-star service, skyline/river views and contemporary suites |
| Accessibility & family policy | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age 21 for primary guest; family pool access | |
| Meeting & event space | Large-scale historic ballrooms and about 34 meeting rooms (major wedding venue) | 8 meeting rooms available for events |
InterContinental sits directly on Michigan Avenue with immediate access to shopping and the Chicago River.
Best for travelers who want to be in the heart of the Magnificent Mile and steps from downtown shopping.
The St. Regis Chicago is in Lakeshore East, within easy walking distance of the Riverwalk, Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue.
Best for travelers who want modern tower views with short walks to both lakefront and downtown attractions.
InterContinental offers a wide range of rooms and suites across two towers, including historic and executive towers.
Choose InterContinental for greater room inventory and a mix of historic and updated tower accommodations.
The St. Regis Chicago provides modern room types with park, river and city views and several suite configurations.
Choose The St. Regis for contemporary design, a shorter inventory and a focus on modern luxury rooms and suites.
InterContinental emphasizes established dining options tied to the building's profile and event business.
Choose InterContinental if you want a landmark steakhouse, Nikkei dining and reliable breakfast service on-site.
The St. Regis Chicago lists two restaurants, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe for all-day options.
Choose The St. Regis if you prefer contemporary in-house dining with 24-hour room service and upscale restaurant options.
InterContinental's signature amenity is its historic Junior Olympic-size indoor pool with original tiles.
InterContinental's pool is distinctive for its historic setting and family access.
The St. Regis offers a modern indoor pool as part of a full-service spa and wellness offering.
The St. Regis focuses on contemporary wellness with accessible pool facilities and extensive spa services.
InterContinental provides a multi-level spa, saunas, 24-hour fitness and nightlife tied to its restaurants/bars.
InterContinental suits guests who want classic spa treatments, 24-hour fitness and in-house bar options.
The St. Regis pairs a full-service spa and steam room with late-night room service and a hotel bar.
The St. Regis is a good pick for modern spa-goers who want contemporary wellness and flexible dining hours.

InterContinental—direct entrance onto the Magnificent Mile and immediate access to flagship stores.

The St. Regis Chicago—contemporary tower with modern rooms, suites and skyline views.

InterContinental—extensive historic ballrooms and large meeting/event capacities.

The St. Regis Chicago—full-service spa, steam room and integrated wellness facilities.
InterContinental is on Michigan Avenue with a direct entrance to the Magnificent Mile; The St. Regis is a short walk away in Lakeshore East.
InterContinental is explicitly family-friendly with a historic Junior Olympic-size pool and family-oriented dining; both hotels permit children, but InterContinental emphasizes family amenities.
Yes—both hotels list on-site spa services. InterContinental offers the InterContinental Spa with sauna and treatment rooms; The St. Regis lists a full-service spa with steam room and treatment rooms.
InterContinental has large historic ballrooms and extensive meeting space suitable for major weddings and conferences; The St. Regis has meeting rooms but a smaller event footprint.
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