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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
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

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 )

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

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Park view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View (NonSmoking) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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)

  • Park view
  • 559 sq ft
  • 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
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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 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 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. 869 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1435 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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Seemab

Great environment and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MILLICIA, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customs service was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaykub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. 10/10 will dtay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adetunji

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

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing absolutely loved it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kassia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this hotel because I had an amazing stay for my birthday. The staff was great and really helpful as well as the hotel being clean and full of amenities I like. However, This time my Stay was pleasant, accommodations were made an I was grateful for that. Front desk check in personal was warm in a condescending way
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiarra

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite part about this hotel was the view and balcony! I could not stop looking at it. Beautiful views both at night and in the morning! Did I mention we got to stay on the 16th floor? I was very lucky to stay in room 1624!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laquisha

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel, and reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice space, convenient location to great food options, walkable for our active family to theater, Millenium Park, and the Michigan Ave fun. Valet was helpful, but behind so was a bit of a challenge at check in as we were running late due to an accident on the way in but check in was helpful. However, when asking for the car, we were told to just call 30min ahead, but after 30 min we checked and apparently the car was not actually called for until we presented in lobby. No adjustment was made despite this misinformation causing us to be late for a birthday celebration, so just know to double-check, even being told and all would have been good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beautiful hotel and close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024