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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service

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

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • 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 )

  • 400 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 559 sq ft
  • 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, View

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

  • 400 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour health club. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago provides an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.

This 4.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, 13 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event facilities measuring 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib
  • 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

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 100 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 60 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. 884 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1462 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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean great room Service. Had a corner room with balcony great view. Parking was $56 alil steep but it’s the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad, CHICAGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Traveled with group
We were not helped when asked if the tv could be fixed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and we really enjoyed the room we had ,along with the view ! I was not a fan of the parking price $78 a night for 3 nights is pretty high ! Front desk and staff was very very nice and attentive. Restaurant staff was a 3 out of 5 . My wife and I had to leave because no one helped us when we were seated 2 days in a row ! Amenities were ok within hotel stay ! I probably would not stay here again because of parking inconvenience and other taxes and deposits and resort fees that’s required !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deena

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you have kids. Walking distance to the parks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good hotel and location. We have moved around to various hotels in this area. A bit farther from the action then others but with range for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel was awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very nice with spectacular city view. Staff was very nice and helpful. Perfect lap pool and gym. Super close to Millennium Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayman

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Front Desk Girl needs training!
The hotel is beautiful and the amenities as well. The property itself deserves 5 Stars. Most of the staff is very kind as well! EXCEPT… yesterday was the magnificent mile parade.. I arrived to the hotel obviously a little frustrated from the traffic and not being able to find self parking at the property.. The front desk girl was rude as hell. She tried to match my frustration and had attitude because i simply asked if the valet can just pick up my car literally next door since traffic is bad( and drive 20 minutes around the whole street again)and im already having a bad day. She should not be a front desk/hospitality host. Very unprofessional and needs coaching on her attitude. Gladly i was helped by a different person, an older lady (name started with a G) . She was sweet and assisted me when the TV wouldnt work in my room and moved us to a better room with nicer views. Again, great hotel and location but that specific person needs some serious conversation with her management on how to speak to guests who spend top dollar in Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARMETRIS, Victorville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great stay. Breakfast buffet should be included.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Awesome hotel . Charlie who works in front desk make a difference . The only thing that I notice, The pool supposed to be more hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had room 409. There is a constant knocking from something structural could be HVAC. It was knocking constantly and disturbing my sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jasmine at the front desk greeted us warmly and made us feel at home. The rooms were a nice size and the staff were great. Loved the winter decor in the lobby!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantasy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my first time visiting Radisson Aqua Blu and it has been quite an enjoyable stay! The staff is very lovely and inviting, despite it being a little walk from Michigan Ave. I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024