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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
Property preview
Lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

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

Room options

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • 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 )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 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, Balcony, City View (NonSmoking)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
  • Navy Pier - 3 min drive - 2.2 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
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Palm Chicago - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ChiBar - ‬6 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. 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.

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.

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

  • 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: 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 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 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

Aqua Hotel Chicago
Chicago Aqua Hotel
Chicago Hotel Aqua
Chicago Radisson Blu
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Reviews

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 998 out of 1696 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1696 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1696 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1696 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1696 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Meaghan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Caryn

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was at 3:00 room wasn’t ready until almost 5:00
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My stay was clouded by the fact that Expedia advertised a bright well-lit room with three large floor to ceiling windows and that is not what I got, nor did they feel it was their responsibility to correct that. They directed me to the hotel to fix the problem and the hotel directed me back to them. When asked of my stay at checkout I was told, ‘ third parties are tricky’ and that the room I was tricked into buying ‘is an upgrade only and after booking with Expedia, I would have had to call the hotel direct and ask by description (that I wasn’t even aware of) if it was available and how much to upgrade.’ It’s deceptive marketing on both parties’ behalf. My son and fiancé recently passed and I am fighting depression. I spent the majority of my time in the dark room. Per my doctor, I need to stay in bright areas. It affects my mood. It did not accommodate. I chose that hotel/room because of the brightness from the windows. Also, the front desk staff aren’t welcoming. However, room service and the bellhops were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

yash, South Barrington

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was beautiful and fancy but way overpriced for what it was. I found stains on the sheets, and the floors were NASTY. It left my feet black and full of debris. We requested supplies a few times and they never brought items we asked for. Payed way too much money to stay in a filthy room and not have requests honored.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very nice. The out door jacuzzi needs some HEAT.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyjah James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very amazing place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was rude at check-in, room was dirty upon entering, tv and air conditioning did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
We checked in after 7pm, our room was not cleaned properly. Both garbage cans full of trash, used wash cloth, soap-shampo all askew, dirty floor in entry way, later found that one of the water bottles seal was broken. Told front desk staff they said they would get the room taken care of and to check back after dinner. Before returning to room, checked back in with front desk, they apologized and said it had been taken care of. When we did get back to our room it was still not taken care of, 3rd trip to front desk about 10pm, another apology and sent the just arrived night manager to clean our room. Following day, house keeper took our 2 towels and only left 1. Still waiting for the emailed invoice 55 hours after checking out to see what fun mini bar charges we received when we didn't use anything from the mini bar. The hotel has some charm and great views, restaurant and coffee bar there are top notch. If you want a no stress place to stay, this may not be the one, don't let the high daily rate make you think you will enjoy your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, friendly staff. Only ding would be that the windows were very dirty interfering with the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tava

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for walking all aromatic d downtown Chicago
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

dale

Travelled with partner
It was OK. The room was on a the 4th floor overlooking the fire station,which this being Chicago, meaning it was very busy at all hours of the day and night. Nothing like being woken up by loud sirens all night. Absolutely no view either. Check in took forever. Didn't like the overall vibe,place needs a good overall cleaning and new furniture in the restaurant,tables are all scruffed up and old. For $400 + a night you would expect better.The Hyatt is way better for similar money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few times and its always great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gabe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the room was a bit dusty with some old loose candy under the bed. There was hair around the sink. Also, none of the outlets in my room worked meaning our refrigerator didnt work, none of the lamps worked. The only outlet that worked was in the bathroom. For the price I paid, I feel this wasn't convenient at all. Furthermore, about two of the towels we received had rust stains on them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo, Chicago

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaaja

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025