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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Michigan Avenue

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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 )

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

  • Park view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Park view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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)

  • Park view
  • 52 sq m
  • 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
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
  • 37 sq m
  • 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
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Chicago

Central Chicago getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll find Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. Chicago Riverwalk and Grant Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • ‪Regency Club at Hyatt Regency Chicago - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5-star luxury hotel near Michigan Avenue
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A 24-hour business center, 13 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 334 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 27997 sq ft of conference space
  • 2601 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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: USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 856 out of 1436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1436 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

HERNANDO

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are run down (floors, walls)…barely put soap, shampoo and conditioner. won’t stay again at a Radissonn Bali
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vahan

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
only valewas expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda, Lexington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn’t have upgrade room as my Gold VIP expedia supposed to give me
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Chicago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean hotel, everyone was very friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wE CALLED TWICE TO TELL THEM THAT THE FLOOR SMELLED LIKE MARIUANA the floor had a strong marijuana smell. We called and they offered to give us a different room but we didn't want to move all our belongings. they did come up to see where the smell was coming from. it really stunk. otherwise I would have given you a 5 star rating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chakia, Normal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice… will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the fact that the hotel is located near the river and on Chicago's Gold Coast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had accessible room, which made for huge bathroom. Only three issues- 1) Deadbolt on door didn’t function. 2) Handheld shower wand didn’t function so only rain shower worked. 3) Couldn’t control temperature in main room so, being February, it was cooler than I’d like.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony is awesome! Stayed here in the beginning of December and was able to bundle up and stay out on the balcony for a bit! Room was supeeeer nice - sparkly! Swimming pool and hot tub are nice! Drugstore steps away from the entrance was super nice for any late emergency necessities! Loved the lil art museum! Place is very upscale! Staff is so friendly and helpful! Recommend for easy and welcoming stay. Did have to Uber places (10 to 15 min Ubers), but, I feel in the summer the area would feel more walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant, rooms were nice and clean beautiful views, restaurants in Hotel was nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Lamont

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable. Also seemed to be a lot of local people staying in the hotel for a reason I couldn’t figure out
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Use the Pedway in the winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shea

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

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

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

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

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Ginna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025