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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Interior
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
$266
$223 nightly
$266 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 25 - May 26

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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.)
    ‪34 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
(72 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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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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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 )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Park 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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Park view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 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, 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
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grant Park - 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
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sheraton Club Lounge - 33 Floor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Northman Beer & Cider Garden - ‬7 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.
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

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. 1167 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 1933 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel nice friendly staff. I loved the view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicu

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stay was great although valet was expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakeisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was nice and clean. The balcony rooms have a little more space than the rooms without a balcony. Very nice and friendly staff all around the Hotel. I love staying here for stacations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Lynn Davis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk, rooms, pool/whirlpool and especially gym.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wish there was access to a fridge or microwave. I wish they had complimentary breakfast “grab & go” is not a good term you have to go to the restaurant to buy. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jamise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast- N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are not as pristine as I expected given the hotel being rated 4.5 stars. But it is still very clean and looks nice. Rooms have no mini fridge, which was unexpected.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Allowed early arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

iresha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness.. tables/Tv stand and other counter tops were so dusty in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ricole

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room and amentities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yoshua

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shulamit

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful hotel and loved the pool. sauna was mysteriously out of action the moment the hotel emptied a big wedding party for the weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
For being a 5 star rating hotel im a little disappointed. The staff was nice. The room was okay. I thought for sure it would have a fridge or a microwave in the room. It did not, the hot tub was warm not hot, when you walk into where the pool is, it was a strong chlorine smell. The only thing that was best at that hotel was the restaurant they had great food and great drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025