
Marriott Marquis Chicago
Best for large meetings, convention attendees and travelers who need direct McCormick Place access.
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Marriott Marquis Chicago is a large, meeting-focused 4-star hotel in the South Loop aimed at convention groups, business travelers and families. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection is a 4.5-star riverfront option known for river views and a popular rooftop scene—good for leisure travelers who want downtown nightlife and walkable sightseeing.
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Best for large meetings, convention attendees and travelers who need direct McCormick Place access.

Best for weekend social stays, riverfront views and guests who want a lively rooftop bar nearby.
When Marriott Marquis Chicago wins: choose Marriott Marquis if you're attending events at McCormick Place, need lots of meeting or wedding space, or want family-friendly rooms and a big on-site food program.
When LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection wins: pick LondonHouse for a central Loop/Riverwalk location, river views, and an active rooftop and bar scene aimed at leisure travelers and couples.
Bottom line: Marriott Marquis is a practical, meeting-first property with larger capacity and lakefront-facing fitness; LondonHouse is a more compact, downtown riverfront hotel with a stronger nightlife/rooftop reputation. Your travel purpose—convention vs. social sightseeing—will determine the better fit.
| Category | Marriott Marquis Chicago | LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Meeting-heavy, large-scale hotel with practical facilities | Riverfront, social hotel with rooftop nightlife |
| Location | South Loop near McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena | Chicago River / Michigan Avenue bridge area, steps from Riverwalk |
| Size | About 1,205 rooms across ~39–40 floors | 452 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome (family-friendly) | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets including Woven and Bound, 2121 Pantry and Showroom Food Hall | Two restaurants and two bars; Bridges is one on-site dining option |
| Spa / wellness | Large 24-hour fitness center (fourth floor), no verified on-site spa | Full-service spa on site (supplier listing) |
| Meeting & event space | Nearly 90,000 sq ft across ~63 rooms, two 25,000-sq-ft ballrooms and skybridge to McCormick Place | Conference space ~25,000 sq ft (2323 m2) and banquet/ballroom facilities |
| Known for | Convention connectivity, event capacity and family-friendly facilities | Riverwalk location and a well-known rooftop scene |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible rooms and accessible restaurant/facilities | Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator and some accessible features (may have limitations) |
Marriott Marquis sits in the South Loop with direct skybridge access to McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena.
Choose Marriott if proximity to the convention center or South Loop venues matters.
LondonHouse is on East Wacker Drive at the Chicago River and a short walk to Michigan Avenue and the Riverwalk.
Choose LondonHouse if you want walkable downtown sightseeing and river views.
Marriott Marquis has a very large room inventory with a range from standard rooms to suites.
Marriott offers scale and variety, useful for groups and families.
LondonHouse lists 452 guestrooms with river- and city-view options.
LondonHouse is smaller and more intimate, with rooms focused on downtown and river views.
Marriott Marquis offers multiple on-site outlets to serve large numbers of guests and event groups.
Marriott's food program is broad and built to serve convention crowds and families.
LondonHouse has two restaurants and two bars, with a reputation for social bars and a rooftop scene.
LondonHouse emphasizes social dining and rooftop/drinks over large buffet or food-hall formats.
Marriott Marquis does not have an on-site pool but links guests to lakefront outdoor spaces.
If an on-site pool is essential, Marriott Marquis is not a match.
LondonHouse is known for its rooftop and river terraces as a signature guest draw.
LondonHouse's rooftop and river terraces are its notable public-space attractions; an on-site pool is not published.
Marriott focuses on a large, well-equipped fitness center and practical services for busy travelers.
Marriott is better for fitness and daytime activity; nightlife is more dispersed in the South Loop.
LondonHouse combines a hotel spa (supplier listing) with an active rooftop bar and downtown nightlife access.
LondonHouse is stronger for spa treatments and an evening social scene centered on the rooftop and riverfront.

Marriott Marquis — direct skybridge to McCormick Place and nearly 90,000 sq ft of meeting space.

LondonHouse — riverfront location, terraces and a widely known rooftop bar scene.

Marriott Marquis — family-friendly room inventory and broad dining options that accommodate groups.

LondonHouse — compact downtown location steps from Michigan Avenue and Riverwalk nightlife.
Marriott Marquis — it connects directly to McCormick Place by skybridge and is built around convention traffic.
LondonHouse — it's on East Wacker Drive at the Chicago River with terraces and a well-known rooftop scene.
Marriott Marquis does not have an on-site pool; LondonHouse's supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool either.
Yes—both properties welcome guests of all ages and are not adults-only.
Marriott Marquis — it has a large, complimentary 24-hour fitness center with Lake Michigan views.
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