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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (NonSmoking - Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Ambassador)

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (NonSmoking )

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (NonSmoking )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (NonSmoking)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (NonSmoking)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Park view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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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

  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grant Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Swissôtel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sheraton Club Lounge - 33 Floor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Northman Beer & Cider Garden - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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 and LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. 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 served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM 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 on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.

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 63 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 25 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

  • In-room 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

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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

  • 42-inch LCD TV with 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
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

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 150 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 30.91 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 25 to 75 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 63 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 80 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 10:00 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1174 out of 1943 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1943 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1943 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1943 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1943 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a really good stay here. Really nice staff, clean room, fairly quiet. Really nice! In a great spot to just walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and modern hotel in a fantastic location. I am in love with the lobby. So tastefully done and not boring. The rooms are clean and has everything you need. Nice bathrooms. The staff is really top notch, friendly and helpful.
Lobby
Guest room bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The entire experience was perfect! Everyone was very supportive and responsive to my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, amenities, great view of the city, great bar downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
The bedding and bathroom was clean which was important to me. Employees nice. Inside Pool could have been warmer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff and just overall presentation of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, Centennial

Staff support, lacking, terrible parking, hidden fees
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica, Centennial

Travelled with group
They won’t guarantee anything booked through Expedia. No room, no view, anything specific that you pay and up-charge for on Expedia, they will not uphold at the hotel. They will charge you extra again at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hisham

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darnetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms very clean and the staff was very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cassie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice & clean [2 queen beds + balcony] and the staff was pleasant & helpful. Beds were comfortable and cozy. We had a $25 credit for food & beverages which was useful. The pool area was clean and my kids had fun but the water temperature was not warm. Really surprised as most indoor pools are warm, especially in the winter. Valet parking was expensive at $70 per day but was told that is the weekend rate. Just know you are in the city and close to a firestation. Bring earplugs because I called the front desk to ask for them and was told they do not offer earplugs. Another surprise as most hotels have them at no cost. No microwave or refrigerator but i knew that going in. I only stayed 1 night so it wasnt a deal breaker. If I was to stay more than 1 night, I probably would have picked another hotel that had those amenities. Overall, the hotel is beautiful and a very convenient location with easy access to shopping, musuems & restaurants. It has a lovely event space and areas to mingle and/or relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room was spotless and the staff were very friendly. I understand the lap pool needs to be cool, but it was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff was extremely professional and courteous yet connected with you in a friendly manner. Special thanks to Cynthia who checked us in as well as out and professionally acknowledged a minor issue I had with regard to not being aware of the lack of a refrigerator in room. Very much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresea

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, views were fantastic and the restaurant was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had difficulty accessing my room. I had to return to the front desk twice to tell them they key card wasn't working. I spoke with several different employees. Not one offered any sort of apology. One took my card, authorized another one & handed it to me without saying a word. When I returned, a woman rolled her eyes & called Security. I must say the security person was very nice & had a sense of humor. Everyone else treated me like a bothersome old woman.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exactly what we needed. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel nice friendly staff. I loved the view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicu

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stay was great although valet was expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025