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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
4.5 star property

Luxury eco-certified hotel, walk to Michigan Avenue

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lunch and dinner served
Lobby

Overview of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

VIP Access
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Popular LocationEno Wine Bar1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMichigan Avenue5 min walk
  • Popular LocationChicago Union Station10 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)38 min drive
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Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking )

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 350 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 350 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 559 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, View (NonSmoking - Accessible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, View (NonSmoking - Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, and is near a metro station and near the beach. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including Segway tours. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk
  • Grant Park - 9 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 10 min walk

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
  • American Craft Kitchen & Bar - 4 min walk
  • Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - 2 min walk
  • BIG Bar - 4 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 rooftop terrace, an art gallery on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at FireLake, the onsite restaurant. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities like basketball. A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location
Room features
All 334 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free bottled water. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Mini fridges, cable channels, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, 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 59 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM–1:00 PM for a fee: USD 18–75 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 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
  • 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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 13 to May 31:
  • 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 and cats 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
Food and water bowls are available

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:

  • 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 18–75 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 59 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 75 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 fire extinguisher 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

Aqua Hotel Chicago
Chicago Aqua Hotel
Chicago Hotel Aqua
Chicago Radisson Blu
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Hotel Aqua Chicago
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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–8:00 PM. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from October 13 to May 31.

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

As of Apr 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago on Apr 21, 2024 start from $168.35, excluding 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 cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs 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 59 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 75 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?

Check-out 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.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 821 out of 1530 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1530 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1530 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1530 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 1530 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, the Concierge took care of us with a nice upgrade, helping me and my wife enjoy our 10 year anniversary. They made our stay well worthit. Thank you staff at the.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kassia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overnight staff is amazing & very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlee

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

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

damir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kymberley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and amenities of hotel. May be a new favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marco

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damen

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

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personable service and staff seemed friendly with each other. Clean room and great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.5