Step 1 River North architecture-trip splurge base
The Langham occupies the Mies van der Rohe tower at 330 North Wabash on the river's north bank, the neighborhood's luxury anchor, minutes on foot from the Loop and the Magnificent Mile; the official policies page lists no destination or resort fee and valet parking at $88 a day, so the room rate is the comparison - confirm it on the official site.
Best for: Architecture-focused travelers who want a high-end riverfront base within walking distance of both the Loop and the Mag Mile.
Step 2 River North river-view luxury base
It fills the Mies van der Rohe tower at 330 North Wabash on the river's north bank, minutes on foot from Millennium Park to the south and Michigan Avenue to the north - the high-end base for a river-view trip that keeps both corridors within a short walk.
Best for: Travelers who want river views and a short walk to both the Loop and the Mile.