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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Point of interest

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.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 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, Accessible, Non Smoking (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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View (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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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View (NonSmoking)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View (NonSmoking)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grant Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 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
  • ‪Northman Beer & Cider Garden - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (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 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

  • 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 26.00 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. 1125 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1876 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Honeylette, Lisle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Christmas stay at a hotel we expected to be better. The room prioritized a fully stocked minibar with alcohol instead of a usable refrigerator for kids’ food and drinks. We were even charged a minibar removal fee simply for making space for our children’s drinks. A refrigerator should be standard in a family room, not something that needs to be specially requested. Alcohol should be optional and available upon request, not automatically placed in rooms with children. There was also no microwave in the room or anywhere on the property to heat food, making this an inconvenient and unfriendly option for families with kids. We were also charged a $26 nightly resort fee for pool access, something that should already be a basic amenity, yet the steam room and sauna included in the resort were not even working. Most staff were unaccommodating and condescending, with the exception of the wonderful server at FireLake restaurant. Overall, this hotel is not family-friendly and does not offer the value or service it claims. We would not recommend it to families traveling with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best hotel in the city
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayshaunda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rossetta

My
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudiu

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Excellent views from balcony. location location location just a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Billie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The overall stay was wonderful! The hotel is beautiful, the workout area is one of the best hotel workout spaces I’ve seen, the hot tub was a nice touch, and the service was great! My one suggestion is to add another trash can in the bathroom (there was none in there), and to add a trash can sack in the only trash can in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Author

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was put in the wrong room the woman at guests services sorted the situation out quickly with no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

JoWanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I were guests at this hotel, While we genuinely appreciated the warm and efficient welcome we received from the guest services team upon arrival, several aspects of our experience regrettably fell short of our expectations. Our room, in particular, was a significant disappointment. We found its ambiance to be rather sterile and unwelcoming, evoking a clinical rather than a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Beyond the aesthetic, we encountered practical issues that impacted our comfort: the bathroom sink was notably clogged, and the handheld shower head was unfortunately non-functional throughout our stay. On a more positive note, the inclusion of a balcony was a pleasant feature that we appreciated. We also noted the extensive selection of items in the mini-bar; however, their exorbitant pricing was prohibitive. Indeed, my husband found it more economical and convenient to purchase all our snacks and beverages from a nearby CVS, located just a two-minute walk from the hotel. We were, however, pleased to utilize the VIP credit provided, which we gratefully applied towards our breakfast. Considering these various factors, our overall impression of the stay was regrettably mediocre. While some elements were satisfactory, the recurring issues with the room’s comfort and functionality, combined with the pricing of in-room amenities, significantly impacted our experience. As such, and with regret, we do not anticipate booking a return stay at this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Common areas were nice. Server we had for breakfast at the restaurant was great! Staff were very accommodating overall. The beds were comfortable. Some of the furniture could use updating. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Baraa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, really nice, and the staff was polite. The reason for a bad review is i was there for two days and did not have hot water to be able to shower.. when i complained all that was said is sorry we are having that issue with the whole hotel and “tried” to credit me for the water bottle i drank in my room even though i already have credit on the room to cover it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jolynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful property. It is clean and modern and has a friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Stevana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina, Bartlett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, close to shopping and restaurants, excellent customer service, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

DeAnna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing all around! Friendly and very helpful staff. Clean rooms and a Starbucks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent, room was very clean and modern, easily excessable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, spacious room with a great view. Wonderful service and many things within walking distance. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025