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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
$211
$180 nightly
$211 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

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

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

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

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

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

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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)

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

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 5 minutes by foot from Millennium Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grant Park.

What's nearby

  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grant Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 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 - ‬4 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 laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (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.
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. 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.
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

  • 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

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 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 26.00 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. 1121 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1876 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 1876 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff.. valet service was great.. the bellmen were awesome.. rooms and views were great as well..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at the Radisson Blu, but the highlight was the exceptional service from the doorman working on 12/6/2025. He was genuinely welcoming, attentive, and went above and beyond to make my departure seamless. His kindness and professionalism truly elevated our experience. Thank you for having such outstanding staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balcony was greatly appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lyana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at this hotel was extremely disappointing & by far one of the worst stays we’ve ever had. When we arrived, the room assigned to us was tucked away in a corner, and the guests next door were openly smoking marijuana. We immediately notified hotel management, yet nothing was done to address the situation. Upon entering the room, we noticed the sheets were dirty, including what appeared to be blood spots. When I requested either a new room or cleaning service, I was told housekeeping would come. Instead, someone dropped a clean blanket at the door & expected us to change the bedding ourselves—completely unacceptable. On top of that, the power in our entire suite kept shutting off randomly. Engineering came to look at it but admitted they had no idea why it was happening, suggesting it “might be a sensor issue” & that we should request to be moved. We explained we had already been told the hotel had no other rooms available. With no resolution offered & no safe or comfortable place for our family of three, we ultimately had to pack up everything we had already unpacked & leave the same day. We were forced to book a last-minute stay at another hotel, spending hundreds of dollars because of this hotel’s lack of cleanliness, professionalism, & basic hospitality. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was unacceptable from start to finish. I hope management seriously evaluates the conditions of their rooms and the way staff handles guest concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Malcolm

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They gave me a corner room that was dusty and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Areta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yea
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel staff was very nice, and the location was great and easy to get to. The area felt safe and was very walkable. However, the media/game room had broken and outdated equipment, including only one usable pool cue. The elevator situation wasn’t ideal, and the property overall could have been a bit cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ameeriah

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating and customer centric, however housekeeping and maintenance was not up to par. I did not notice until my shower in the morning so I’m sure they would have switched me but the showers had build up and only the overhead part worked. Also the balcony needed a deep scrub as well, there was lots of built of residue and I’m not sure if it was due to snow but it was noticeable. Other than the bathroom and balcony, 10/10. Because of those issues, 7/10.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location to all of the city
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaraad

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei p

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DiResha

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Love the place! But my room was dirty! The bathroom had hair all over
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanesa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carmen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatayana

Absolute WONDERFUL stay! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and staff was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025