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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
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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)

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

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

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

  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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)

  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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
  • ‪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 hotel with a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour business center
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 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)
  • 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

  • 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

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 available
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 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 30.52 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 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 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 854 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1431 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Nicolette

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Fantastic Stay - Cant wait to return! I was pleasantly surprised by how convenient, beautiful, and impeccably clean this hotel was. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. We booked a city-view room, and it was absolutely stunning! The wraparound windows gave us breathtaking panoramic views of Chicago, making our stay feel extra special. The amenities were great! The indoor pool, while slightly small, was still a great spot to relax. We’re already looking forward to coming back in the summer when the outdoor pool is open! The indoor basketball court was a fun and unique addition that we really enjoyed. The on-site restaurant was outstanding—both the food and service were exceptional. Every staff member we interacted with was professional and welcoming, making our experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Radisson Blu Chicago is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a luxurious and convenient stay in the city. We can’t wait to book again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Lamont

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Sven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Use the Pedway in the winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shea

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing, the room was beautiful and clean. Beautiful dinning room as well, happy they had a Starbucks inside too. Staff was very welcoming and offered to help us out with anything we needed. Loved that the elevator only worked with the hotel key card. Doors closed and only allowed entry to those with hotel key cards, which made me feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile; Great dining options; Good service; Nice decor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rasik

Disliked: Cleanliness
Average
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was amazing. Bed super comfortable Great location. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Weekend stay

Very clean and nice hotel. So many amenities that were very nice as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexus

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su Fen

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrius

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

6/10 Okay

Danyelle, Calumet city

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024