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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Property class: 4.5

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An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and potted plants.
A modern skyscraper with a unique wavy facade, surrounded by other high-rise buildings.
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A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a clear view of the city skyline.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $396
$333 nightly
$396 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

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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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

1 King Bed, Deluxe

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a wall with a black and white abstract design.

1 King Bed, Accessible Deluxe

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

2 Queen Beds, Deluxe

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

2 Queen Beds, Accessible Deluxe

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

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Premium High Floor

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

1 King Bed, Premium High Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 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 high-rise urban area with modern buildings, a central green space, and a waterfront view.

1 King Bed, Premium Corner, Balcony

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

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A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door, a round wooden table, a patterned armchair, and a framed artwork on the wall.

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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A hotel room with a large bed, a cityscape mural, a window with a view of buildings, and a nightstand with a lamp.

1 King Bed, Superior, Balcony

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

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Superior, Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural, a desk with a phone, and a view of the city through large windows.

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 hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings and a road.

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
  • ‪Northman Beer & Cider Garden - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Miru - ‬5 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 87 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 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 87 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. 1286 out of 2099 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 2099 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 2099 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 2099 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 2099 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a week & had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel had great view of the lake very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, amazing staff, perfect location. Will definitely make this a regular hotel to stay at while in Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our new favorite Chicago hotel !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a great staff. Very clean and modern.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful hotel gym, I have only good things to say
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There wasn’t anything not to like about this hotel. Came down for the Chicago Blues Fest so the location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TOM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible hotel in a gorgeous building. They were very nice about our dogs and we fell in love with Chicago 💙
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location to visit Chicago downtown, very close to the river. Great hotel, and great rooms!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryjean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel. Pool was more for training than for fun for kids..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed over the weekend for a concert at soldier field and this hotel was just fabulous! Comfortable, clean, quiet & top-notch city views on balcony!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms was great but there some noticeable deteriorating in the bathroom area, but overall a good experience at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
This was an amazing experience! This hotel is very upscale and the staff was amazing especially the doorman . I definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rashaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful hotel loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Everything was fantastic during our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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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