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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

4 stars
221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
11 reviews
Very Cool hotel

Everything was perfect Only problem is that i could not stay longer See full review

  • Jimdddddd
  • May 6, 2013
Architectural gem

The Blu Aqua has a great location and an ultra modern appearance that makes it standout in the... See full review

  • trail runner 3
  • Apr 30, 2013
Situated near the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River in the Lakeshore East Development Award Winning Aqua Tower, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is surrounded by Chicagos biggest tourist attractions, including Millennium Park, Navy Pier and the fabulous shopping of Michigan Avenues Magnificent Mile. Connected to the Chicago Pedway system and surrounded by incredible views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline. The Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago hotel is 100% non-smoking including balconies and outdoor space. No children under 16 are allowed in the public areas without an adult including the health center and swimming pool. No outside alcohol is allowed to be brought into the hotel.

Amenities

  • Heated pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Pets allowed
Elevators
FEMA approved
Activities
Heated pool
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Exercise gym
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
24 hour room service
Room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Express check in
Express checkout
ATM/Cash machine
Security
Multilingual
Shops/Commercial services
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Copy service
Parking
Indoor parking
Valet parking
RV or truck parking
Bus parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Accessible rooms
Brailled elevators
Grab bars in bathroom
Room
Television with cable
Safe
Mini bar
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Outlet adapters
Fire alarm with light
Iron
Ironing board
Smoke detectors
Sprinklers in rooms

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Hotel Map

41.8865 -87.6199
Area served
City Center
Nearby airports
OHARE INTL ARPT, (ORD), 19.00, MI, SE; MIDWAY, (MDW), 13.00, MI, NE;
Area description
Downtown, This hotel is located near downtown.

Nearby points of interest

  • Prudential Plaza: 0.2 mi
  • Harris Theater: 0.2 mi
  • Pritzker Pavilion: 0.3 mi
  • Cloud Gate: 0.3 mi
  • Chicago Cultural Center: 0.3 mi
  • Tribune Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Wrigley Building: 0.3 mi
  • Harold Washington College: 0.3 mi
  • Chicago Theater: 0.4 mi
  • Crown Fountain: 0.4 mi
  • North Michigan Avenue: 0.4 mi
  • Marshall Fields: 0.4 mi
  • Yacht Club: 0.4 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Marina City: 0.5 mi
  • Prudential Plaza: 0.2 mi
  • Harris Theater: 0.2 mi
  • Pritzker Pavilion: 0.3 mi
  • Cloud Gate: 0.3 mi
  • Chicago Cultural Center: 0.3 mi
  • Tribune Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Wrigley Building: 0.3 mi
  • Harold Washington College: 0.3 mi
  • Chicago Theater: 0.4 mi
  • Crown Fountain: 0.4 mi
  • North Michigan Avenue: 0.4 mi
  • Marshall Fields: 0.4 mi
  • Yacht Club: 0.4 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Marina City: 0.5 mi
  • Oriental Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Museum of Broadcast Communications: 0.5 mi
  • Goodman Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • State Street: 0.5 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago: 0.5 mi
  • Lake Point Tower: 0.5 mi
  • Symphony Center: 0.6 mi
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation: 0.6 mi
  • Bank of America Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 0.6 mi
  • Terra Museum of American Art: 0.6 mi
  • Children Museum: 0.6 mi
  • City Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Cadillac Palace Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Buckingham Fountain: 0.7 mi
  • Seneca Park: 0.7 mi
  • Lake Shore Park: 0.7 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.8 mi
  • Auditorium Building: 0.8 mi
  • Holy Name Cathedral: 0.8 mi
  • Merchandise Mart: 0.8 mi
  • Harold Washington Library: 0.8 mi
  • Navy Pier: 0.8 mi
  • Drury Lane Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • John Hancock Center: 0.9 mi
  • Chicago Board of Trade: 0.9 mi
  • Water Tower: 0.9 mi
  • Opera House: 0.9 mi
  • Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 1 mi
  • Sears Tower: 1 mi

Dining

Filini
Off the main hotel lobby

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by CheapTickets

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Guest Reviews (11)

Ratings and reviews for Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Overall score

4.4 / 5
11 out of 11
Amenities:
4.5
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.5
Value:
4.3

91% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Reviewer score

5
Jimdddddd
Brentwood TN
May 6, 2013

Very Cool hotel

Everything was perfect Only problem is that i could not stay longer

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Reviewer score

5
trail runner 3
Rochester NY
Apr 30, 2013

Architectural gem

The Blu Aqua has a great location and an ultra modern appearance that makes it standout in the Chicago cityscape. We had a wonderful room with a incredible view. One's room is an important part of the vacation experience and our room at the Blu aqua enhanced our enjoyment of Chicago.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

There's a great restaurant located right in the hotel.

Review of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Reviewer score

5
eunma
Business
New York
Apr 15, 2013

Business Conference

Super friendly staff with clean and comfortable room

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: In Hotel

In-Room dining was excellent

Review of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Reviewer score

4
Stephy
Illinois
Feb 11, 2013

The location's great!

All is good, except the room is a little bit small.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Reviewer score

4
rachel1004
miami
Jan 22, 2013

good but

good, but the bed is too soft to sleep. and I paid 20 dollar more to live in park view , it is not worth.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Reviewer score

5
MrsMac
Glasgow
Sep 14, 2012

Luxury all the way

Truly beautiful hotel, very luxurious, extremely comfortable bed, spacious room, good location, very polite, helpful, happy staff. The best hotel we have ever stayed in. If we come back to Chicago, we would definately stay at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Millenium Park, Grant Park, Lakeside East, Willis Tower, River Cruise, Bus Tours, are all within walking distance.

Review of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Reviewer score

2
Happy Daddy
Atlanta
Jun 5, 2012

Nice Building, Poor Staff with Average Management

Average check-in process for such a nice hotel. After check-in my guest and I tried to have breakfest. The cafe' was 1/3 full but it took 30 minutes before someone came to our table. Over an hour to get served. Finally a manager came by and bought us a glass of OJ...Gee thanks. Building, gym and views are good, but there are many other places I'd stay the next time i'm in chicago.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Don't eat in the hotel restaurants. The service is very bad!

Review of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Reviewer score

4
K. S
ONTARIO
May 16, 2012

BIRTHDAY GETAWAY

MY HUSBAND BROUGHT ME TO CHICAGO FOR MY BIRTHDAY. I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THE HOTEL WAS FABULOUS. THE ROOM WAS BEAUTIFUL, THE LOBBY WAS VERY NICE AND THE DOORMEN WERE VERY HELPFUL...ESPECIALLY BOB. HE RECOMMENDED A GREAT MARKET FOR US AND PLACES TO SEE. THE HOTEL WAS VERY CLOSE TO THE MAGNIFICENT MILE AND THE PIER, AND THE PARK. PERFECT LOCATION. MY HUSBAND AND I ESPECIALLY LIKED THE FLOORS IN THE ROOM. THEY SPARKLE!!! MY HUSBAND REALLY ENJOYED THE STEAM ROOM. I WOULD DEFINETLY STAY AT THIS HOTEL AGAIN.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

THE SIGNATURE ROOM ON THE 95TH.

Review of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Reviewer score

4
cramsey
Chicago, IL, USA
Feb 20, 2012

Valentine's Getaway

This was a beautiful decorated hotel!!! Very detail and upscale in comfort and presentation. The only thing is please review the rules and guide lines for the hotel they will charge you for refreshments in the mini bar. I enjoy my stay

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

You are in walking distance for shopping and dining. Navy Pier is about 3 miles away for family fun.

Review of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Reviewer score

5
feeech
East Lansing, MI, USA
Feb 17, 2012

Birthday getaway

Great time at the hotel! super amazing view and amazing staff! absolutely perfect way to spend a birthday!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Long walk from hotel

Get a pass and take the redline or bus! super cheeper then taking a cab all the time and Michigan Ave shopping is amazing! The Red line gets you off right next to big time shopping like Nordstrom and Sak's!

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