Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
Explore a city oasis where urban adventure meets eco-friendly luxury. Discover vibrant Millennium Park just steps away from your hotel stay.

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Lunch and dinner served
Point of interest
Exterior
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is €195
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

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Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Highlights

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

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
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 52 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk
  • Grant Park - 9 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 10 min walk

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
  • ‪Regency Club at Hyatt Regency Chicago - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬2 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 smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and laundry services
  • 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 60 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 80 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

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 at the property

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 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

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 60 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 80 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 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago on 28 Feb 2025 start from €166.26, 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 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 60 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 80 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.

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 865 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1438 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Destany

I enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chakia

Very nice… will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Beautiful and clean hotel, everyone was very friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Always love our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Staff was pleasant, rooms were nice and clean beautiful views, restaurants in Hotel was nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Great property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrius

Beautiful hotel love it everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

A nice place to stay, not far from Michigan ave. Nice ambiance in the bar/restaurant area. I love nice hotel bathroom and these are nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Great stay! Beautiful hotel and close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

I like the fact that the hotel is located near the river and on Chicago's Gold Coast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Very cool hotel, and reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Beautiful hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Near Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile; Great dining options; Good service; Nice decor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Seemab

Great environment and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaykub

Excellent place to stay. 10/10 will dtay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Very walkable. Also seemed to be a lot of local people staying in the hotel for a reason I couldn’t figure out
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

The night life
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Great location near Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue - easily walkable to the sights of the city. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. Our stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

This Hotel was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Great location. Clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty

The view was amazing of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Good service beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginna

Clean, modern and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Great atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024