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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Exterior
Game room
Basketball court
View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Michigan Avenue
    5 min walk
  • Millennium Park
    5 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    7 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    39 min drive

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking )

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking )

  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking )

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking )

  • 37 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador)

  • 52 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, View (NonSmoking - Accessible)

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking - Accessible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking - Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 5 minutes by foot from Millennium Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grant Park.

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swissotel Chicago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Northman Beer & Cider Garden Riverwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BIG Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Luxury Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour health club
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 334 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite to eat at FireLake, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 13 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
FireLake - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 59 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 18-75 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • FireLake

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (27997 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 13

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 13 to May 17:
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 30.52 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Pool access
  • Spa access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 75 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 59 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 78 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per day plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 837 out of 1424 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1424 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1424 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1424 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1424 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Quincy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, amenities, staff, food & drinks were all above expectations...looking forward to booking with this hotel again!!! Until next time chicago
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with very good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Terence

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neelam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had comfortable stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Esteban

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms little out dated but not having our room ready by check in time left a sour taste … especially since I tried to get early check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jada

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel on a prime location. Walkable to Millenium Park, Magnificent Mile, Chicago River Walk, rooftops bars and many shopping stores.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got an upgraded room with a balcony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sam

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a lovely place in much need of TLC. Having stayed here before, we had other stays to compare it to and the rooms are in need of both a deep cleaning, but many of the common areas are really showing their age, wear and tear. The service has fallen terribly. One of us fell and hurt ourselves. We needed room service to bring us ice (no matter the cost) as our need was rather urgent. Calling room service and NO ONE ANSWERED. So we tried calling the Front Desk: No one answered. We called the concierge: Same; NO ANSWER. The operator: NO answer. Every single option to call and no one answered for a very long time. The ice maker on our floor didn't work (once I found it... it's not marked on the map to know even IF there is one available. The realization that in our need, no one would even answer a phone told us we were not in good hands when it comes to caring for the guests in any way; casually or urgently.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time in Chicago also thanks to this hotel! When I booked I did not know that was a small architectural gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small room with no usable minifridge. Not able to use Uber at location. Parking confusing. Lot of staff on cell phones, ignoring clients.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zaida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, Great location. Everyone was very helpful and the hotel itself was exceptional
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Myrna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a nice location and the hotel room was clean. Parking in the garage seemed limited and it was difficult to find a spot on the weekend. We finally just valet parked it. The amenities are not in good condition. The pool looks so nice in the pictures but the cement could use a powerwash and there were cracks around the pool. The hot tub was luke warm. The pool room seemed like a good idea but there was only on pool stick and it was broken. The sauna was nice but the steam room was smelly and I decided not to even go in there. For the price, I will not stay here again. I've stayed at a lot of hotels near the Magnificant mile since I like in the Chicago suburbs. But this is the only one that I will not rebook.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lobby remains very cool. Check-in procedure. What's not good? We were offered a better bed configuration which was nice. We were told to come back when we got a text. We never got a text, so we came back and we were told that our room was not ready. We asked the agent at the desk to check and there was an identical room that was ready.? We were not able to check into our room until around 7 pm, which was four hours later than the regular check in time. The room was fine. Nothing special. Most of the electrical outlets did not work, and the bathroom door got stuck and someone had to come and let me out from the outside of the bathroom. The barista at the coffee shop in the lobby had an attitude and told me next time to order an item that was not on the menu. " You should have ordered a short." a short is not on the menu. We had lunch in the Fire Lake restaurant, which was very tasty but took an hour and a half even though the restaurant was only approximately thirty percent filled. The area around the hotel is very quiet and gives you a nice escape from Michigan. Ave and the Loop, the proximity to millenium park is great. Huge gym with tons of equipment shared with the luxury condo upstairs. The doorman was always cheerful and made us feel welcome. Overall, the hotel is fine. Nothing special, and I think you will find nicer places to stay at a similar price point.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the rooftop pool and patio - loved the poolside food and drink service and the hotel restaurant was very tasty! amazing view from the room - obsessed with the large showers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Daisha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice. My family and I stayed for 2 nights . I did not like when I took my kids to the pool, there were no towels left in the towel closet. I also didn’t like how multiple people were doing swim lessons in the pool causing my children to feel restricted to one corner of the water. The restaurant on the property was excellent. The food and services were great. Housekeeping came into my room while I was gone, but only replenished the snack bar. When housekeeping left, they didn’t close my door completely, causing my room to be left unsecured. I also had to request for housekeeping to bring fresh towels. Overall the hotel was okay. With the cost per night, they were not as welcoming to the hotel guests as I had hoped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIACRISTINA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very cool space and the hallways on all the floors are super artsy. The staff really was genuinely kind at attentive. TEN STARS to the bellmen... I had to store my suitcases when I first got there and when I checked out as well. No matter how many times I had to get into my suitcase they were pleasant and smiling. The location is perfect - easy walk to anywhere including the park. The pool indoor and outdoor were clean and inviting! Looking forward to my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024