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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property

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An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and potted plants.
A modern lounge area with leather chairs, a glass coffee table, and a brick wall.
A swimming pool with clear lanes, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and a paved walkway.
A modern interior with a staircase, glass railings, and a visible restaurant area.
A modern skyscraper with a unique wavy facade, surrounded by other high-rise buildings.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $312
$263 nightly
$312 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Place, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Deluxe

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

1 King Bed, Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 King Bed, Accessible Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a view of buildings.

2 Queen Beds, Deluxe

7.8 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a view of buildings.

2 Queen Beds, Accessible Deluxe

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Premium High Floor

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

1 King Bed, Premium High Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed, One Bedroom Ambassador Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

1 King Bed, One Bedroom Ambassador Suite

  • Park view
  • 559 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of tall buildings.

1 King Bed, Premium Corner, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, High Floor

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

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, High Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 King Bed, Superior, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Superior, Balcony

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

2 Queen Beds, Superior, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 King Bed, One Bedroom Ambassador Suite, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

1 King Bed, One Bedroom Ambassador Suite, Balcony

  • Park view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, within a 5-minute walk of Grant Park and Michigan Avenue. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Millennium Park and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Chicago Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cloud Gate - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swissôtel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sheraton Club Lounge - 33 Floor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northman Beer & Cider Garden - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 334 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite to eat at FireLake, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 13 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
FireLake - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 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

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 42-inch LCD TV with 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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 30.91 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 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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 10:00 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. 1245 out of 2024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 2024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 2024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 2024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 2024 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this was a beautiful hotel and we enjoyed the hotel very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the best hotels I stayed in like the bathtub
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rashaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful hotel loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, good food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Everything was fantastic during our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Staff friendly & helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, great staff, the food in the restaurant waa good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly service, nice facilities and overall great views and clean rooms with comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firelake was a unique and different option when coming to bar and grill
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CaNeshia

Clean room awesome location! Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Latrice

Liked: Cleanliness
Yesss it was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Staff was friendly! Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Lovely rooms, the staff accommodated our party well with adjacent rooms. Enjoyed the walking track and lounges. Location was perfect for our quick weekend trip. Highly visible staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, views were fantastic and the restaurant was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yavuz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darnetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms very clean and the staff was very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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