Room check: Trump Hotel, Chicago

Trump Hotel is on the river at the foot of Michigan Ave, aka Magnificent Mile. Photo / Supplied

Megan Singleton stays in a luxury room right on the river in downtown Chicago.

Getting there: The central city is a cab ride from the airport.

Check-in experience: You know that feeling when you go into a spa and the lady greets you in a five-star, you're-the-most-important-person-in-the-room kind of way? That. The lobby is small, just pass through and head up into the tower.

Room: On the 14th floor in a King room with views straight down the river. It has a large lounge area beside the bed, curtains that open and close with a switch. Decor is natural browns and tans and sumptuous white bed linens. Free wifi.

Price: We were guests of the hotel, but rooms start from US$340 ($475) depending on the season and how early you book.

What's so good about this place? The location is on the river at the foot of Michigan Ave, aka Magnificent Mile, which is lined with shops, trees and flower beds. There are three levels to the building, each the height of surrounding buildings, which are reflected in its glass. In spite of its height it is not imposing, but blends into the Chicago skyline.

What's in the neighbourhood? Shopping, dining, river cruises, walk to Millennium Park for sculpture gazing, the John Hancock Center for more skyscraper views.

Food and drink: Two Michelin-star restaurants. Sixteen has views as jaw-dropping as the food. In summer the veranda is dotted with tables and in winter they keep reindeer out here. Real ones. Our mini bar is stocked with the usual suspects but includes limited edition vodka and bottled water in fancy glass bottles priced up to US$25. Trump chocolate (US$6) and cookies (US$8). Complimentary Nespresso coffee and water bottles at night.

The bed: A super king with pillows like clouds. A non-snore pillow on the Pillow Menu was delivered for the husband. It didn't work.

A room with a view? Kickass room with a view straight down the river, past the Wrigley Building and Chicago Tribune and out to the lake.

Bathroom: Marble bathtub so deep it's like a small jacuzzi. Separate shower, toilet behind frosted glass and two basins.

Toiletries: Trump. Trump shampoo, conditioner, body gel. Trump body butter, bath salts, sugar rub. Trump mouthwash, shower cap and bath sponge. Oh and Trump slippers - all to take home.

Noise: The odd wail of a city siren far below.

Exercise facilities/spa: I had a massage with Cesar, who could take the wind out of your lungs just massaging your back. I like that sort of pressure. There is a heated indoor pool plus gym with personal trainers on standby.

Perfect for: Special treaters, pamper boffins and high rollers.

Would I return? In a heartbeat.