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Saturday, July 19, 2025

The Spa at Trump

Spa experiences in Evansville are just fine; really great, actually. With numerous day spas and massage therapists, traditional and new, more progressive treatments are available here. Worth the drive (or flight or train fare), though, is an indulgence at The Spa at Trump Chicago.

The 98-story Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, currently the 10th tallest building in the world, opened in 2008 on the Chicago River where the locally reviled Chicago Sun-Times building previously was sited.

The Spa at Trump is a luxurious 23,000-square-foot space located on the 14th floor that combines spa services; a well-equipped, state-of-the-art health club where guests exercise with a view of the Chicago skyline; and a 75-foot heated swimming pool.

During a May business trip, I booked a Trump Classic Massage. I arrived early enough at the property to enjoy a sip of wine at the Trump Terrace Lounge on the 16th floor. Though wine generally is not recommended before a massage, a glass of Cakebread sauvignon blanc was easily justified because of the view — one of the best alfresco views in the city.

I arrived two floors down at the spa with ample time before my massage with therapist Jon Meltzer. After resting briefly in the beautiful relaxation room, Meltzer led me to the massage room were I enjoyed the perfect Swedish-style massage.

The entire experience exceeded my expectations, which were high, given the Trump brand. After my massage, I took advantage of the steam room in the women’s well-appointed locker room, where guests may use essential oils offered to promote “Trump Inspired Personal Intentions” — purify, balance, revitalize, calm, and heal.

For more information, visit www.trumpchicagohotel.com.

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Kristen K. Tucker
Kristen K. Tucker
Kristen K. Tucker formed Tucker Publishing Group, Inc., along with her husband, Todd, in September 1999 and published the first issue of Evansville Living in March 2000. Kristen, publisher and editor of Evansville Living, holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations and English from Western Kentucky University and a master’s degree in liberal studies from the University of Southern Indiana. Kristen has recently served on the board of directors of The Catholic Foundation of Evansville, the Board of Advisors for the IU Medical School Evansville, and Indiana Landmarks. In 2007, she helped found the Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County. She also is a member of the 125-year-old Social Literary Club. Kristen is the 2003 Athena Award recipient and the 2006 recipient of the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer Award. Tucker Publishing Group, Inc., magazines have won dozens of awards through the years from the City & Regional Magazine Association, the Advertising Federation of Evansville, the Evansville Design Group, and the Indiana Society of Professional Journalists. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Kristen moved with her family to Evansville, her father’s hometown, in 1971. She attended Caze Elementary School, and Castle Jr. and Castle Sr. High Schools in Newburgh, Indiana. Kristen and Todd have two adult sons, Maxwell and Jackson. Kristen enjoys walking, travel, Pilates, and reading.

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