Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
Luxury Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour health club

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 )

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

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 International 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 eco-certified hotel near Michigan Avenue
A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago provides a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, FireLake, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities such as basketball. A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with free cabanas and sunloungers
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and 13 meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 334 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as minibars and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • Mini fridges, cable channels and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

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

Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 18 to 75 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • FireLake

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 27,997 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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 on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
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 13 October to 17 May:
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 27 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre 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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 78 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per day plus a one-off USD 100 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. One of the swimming pools is closed seasonally each year from October 13 until May 17.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago on 15 Dec 2024 start from €137.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Self-parking is available for USD 59 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 78 per night.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Aon Center and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Chicago Riverwalk are also within 10 minutes. Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes by foot and State Station is 8 minutes.

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

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful interior! Shoutout to Alexandria who took great care of us during the check in process.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chin Hwa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front office staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Margo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked a hotel room w a bath tub like it showed in the photos online. When we arrived our room was a shower only and there wasn’t any accommodation for the disappointment. There were added resort fees and other unnecessary fees when checking out. The stay was not worth the money at all. Very disappointed with the staff who couldn’t accommodate or compensate these unnecessary fees for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marquita

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is always a hassle or expensive in Chicago, this place is no exception
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tomasz, Delray Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and property upkeep was great. Parking is confusing and sparse if you don’t use valet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jchon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, centrally located. There was plenty to do in the immediate area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in we found that we hadn't been assigned a room yet, that each of the corner view rooms were still getting cleaned. 90 minutes at the bar we decided to leave and walk to one of the local eating spots. As we did we finally got the call the room was ready. However, once we got back and picked up the keys, got into our room we found a surprise. Proseco and cheesecake to celebrate our anniversary. The service team was listening to us and gaging our needs the whole time. It would have been nice to check in as normal, but rhey found a way to make it special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roger, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, good price for value
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vanessa B at check-in went above and beyond for us... After we had checked in. We originally didn't get the room we asked for from the first person that checked us in. When we went to desk for something else later- she remembered us from check-in and fixed our room issue and took extra time with us. She is the best!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful! It helped make for a great experience! Check-in, Valet and Bellhop all excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room, great view, great restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hajime

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
They charged unused minibars. Worst of all, they keep ignoring me and never responded no matter how many times I contacted them. It made me very sad. When considering this hotel, you should carefully take the above into account in your decision.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet away from traffic. Room cleanliness poor, windows need cleaning. No chairs for dirty balconies. Cannot use fridge for personal items have to request additional noisy temp. Outside pool closed during my stay, no word of this whilst booking. Jacuzzi broken. Did not get the room I booked, lower standard so had to complain which is poor.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zhihang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice environment and restaurant. Impressive outdoor running track. Spacious rooms with nice view of the city and park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dymetra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024