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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 24-hour health club and 24-hour business centre

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Terrace/patio
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$395
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking - Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

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 International 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
  • ‪Eno Wine Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Michigan Avenue
A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago provides a terrace, an art gallery on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, FireLake, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities such as basketball. A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with free cabanas and sunloungers
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, 13 meeting rooms and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 334 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • Mini fridges, cable channels and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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

  • 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

  • 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

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
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 13 October to 17 May:
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 27 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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 cots 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 centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre 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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 80 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per day plus a one-off USD 100 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. One of the swimming pools is closed seasonally each year from October 13 until May 17.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

As of 19 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$348.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Self-parking is available for USD 63 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 80 per night.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Aon Center and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Chicago Riverwalk are also within 10 minutes. Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes by foot and State Station is 8 minutes.

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 956 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1633 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice size rooms with balconies.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carl T Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. In a good area in the city
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Pregunte por los benéficos vip en las 3 reservas y me dijeron que no tenía
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Extremely understaffed. From valet to front desk to housekeeping. Room was very hot and humid even with thermostat turned down to 65°. Lots of scratches on wood floors. Unfriendly staff at front desk and at bar. Bar area was hot and humid. Room was not made up until almost 5 pm. Towels just thrown on the sink instead of hung up. Valet when checking out was 45 minutes. Definitely not worth the amount they charge!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and the room was spacious. Hard to find trash bins within the hotel. Parking fee is outrageous for no reason!!! Hotel restaurant overpriced and unimpressive. Breakfast was great but the steaks at dinner were mediocre.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice hotel but they also have a THIEF!! Working for them as valet/concierge. We checked our bags to be put safely away while we saw the city and came back to get them..I got home to only notice one Kay's Jewelry box missing with 3item (amenstyh bracelet/necklace and a gold&purple snatch off tooth. Very unfortunate that my first experience at this hotel was beautiful up until realizing that's the only thing missing from my duffle bag. Staff should be screened better because I know for a fact who our bags were handed to and he is a THIEF!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shantavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had corner king room and it was very nice! We saw the city and the pool. The only thing I didn’t like was no complimentary water and cookies like most hotels. Sometimes the water be on point after walking and traveling. It’s thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness
Food at the restaurant was good. Rotisserie chicken
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Disliked: Staff & service
Customer service was lacking, we called for extra blankets and one was dirty upon arrival. We also called for the daily provided room refresh and no one showed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yecenia

Wonderful experience! Staff friendly, clean and food great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

crismary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente, confortable la habitación !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ioulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Perfect for Lolapolooza
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to experience staying on the top floor because I've stayed a few times and
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
I loved my room. Given that there was a festival 8/1-8/3 the 12am conversations in the hallway were loud. There were dirty dishes left in the hallway for hours, no ice available on our floor (5) and I had to go up to the 10th floor for ice. However, Rogelia, from Housekeeping was a gem! Thankfully Rogelia helped me locate a working ice machine for the champagne bottle I had. The outdoor pool looked nice, and I laid out on the loungers, which was relaxing. However, there needs to be an age limit for who can go into the hot tub. I saw three young ladies in the hot tub and suddenly a woman told her two small children (under 11 years old) to jump in to keep warm! If your children are cold, then they should go to their hotel room to get warm. One of the children said 'this isn't that warm'. That was a huge imposition on the three young women, having an adult conversation, to have two small children jump in such a small, contained space. Perhaps the small the children's pool on the rooftop could be heated, as a solution. That is a more appropriate place for a child. Not amongst adults who are strangers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice but overcharged everything not worth the value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent from every aspect. Courteous staff, clean rooms, clean building, easy parking connected to the hotel, Starbucks and a restaurant, quiet, easy access to shopping/dining, very walkable and safe area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Great room, gorgeous tile floors, plus I even got a balcony with a stunning view. The pool area is wonderful and $25 resort credit turned into 2 tasty beers poolside. Staying here in the summer is an absolute treat!
Pool view
Balcony south side
Pool view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was that we got to the hotel at 6pm and our room wasn’t ready, even though check in was at 3. We still had to wait an additional 45 minutes. Room AC also was slow but tolerable, may be a different story when it’s hotter outside. Overall, a good spot
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time very clean, pool was amazing with a nice patio area adjacent with plenty of seating options and cabanas. Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Allyson

Check in was at 3 and i git a room at 5
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a really horrible experience at check in ( I should be contacted about this)do not upgrade your room when encouraged to, the room was not as clean upon checking. There was hair in the tub and on the sofas but it was too late to request help. The pricing for the week we stayed was astronomical (700 a night). Parking is tricky, valet was 81 dollars but they don’t work at night ; 61 dollars a day for self parking but no in/outs. The location of the hotel is really nice and walkable to several tourist attractions. Didn’t take full advantage of the hotel amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fire and lake had great breakfast!!! Had a great time, just walking around the city
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

COURTNEY

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was terrible the furnishings wer old dated and the it was not clean the floor was dirtyt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025