See all properties

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
VIP Access

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Point of interest
Lunch and dinner served
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members
Learn more about VIP AccessOpens in a new window

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking )

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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking )

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

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • 52 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking - Accessible)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking - Accessible)

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Exterior

Hyatt Regency Chicago

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (3202)
The price is €226
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hyatt Regency Chicago

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Luxury Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour health club
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour health club. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (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.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Features include an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour gym.
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and basketball
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 5 minutes by foot from Millennium Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A 24-hour business center, 13 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 60 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 18-75 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • FireLake

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (27997 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 13

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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: USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 30.52 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 75 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 60 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Aqua Hotel Chicago
Chicago Aqua Hotel
Chicago Hotel Aqua
Chicago Radisson Blu
Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua
Hotel Aqua Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua
Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Hotel
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 865 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1438 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my first time visiting Radisson Aqua Blu and it has been quite an enjoyable stay! The staff is very lovely and inviting, despite it being a little walk from Michigan Ave. I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful interior! Shoutout to Alexandria who took great care of us during the check in process.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chin Hwa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front office staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Margo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked a hotel room w a bath tub like it showed in the photos online. When we arrived our room was a shower only and there wasn’t any accommodation for the disappointment. There were added resort fees and other unnecessary fees when checking out. The stay was not worth the money at all. Very disappointed with the staff who couldn’t accommodate or compensate these unnecessary fees for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marquita

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reliable
Location was great. Walkable or short uber rides to many sites. Friendly staff. Puzzling shortage of hooks for towels in bath room as well as stinginess in suppling towels. But in general, what you expect from a Radisson.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Seattle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is always a hassle or expensive in Chicago, this place is no exception
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tomasz, Delray Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and property upkeep was great. Parking is confusing and sparse if you don’t use valet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jchon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, centrally located. There was plenty to do in the immediate area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in we found that we hadn't been assigned a room yet, that each of the corner view rooms were still getting cleaned. 90 minutes at the bar we decided to leave and walk to one of the local eating spots. As we did we finally got the call the room was ready. However, once we got back and picked up the keys, got into our room we found a surprise. Proseco and cheesecake to celebrate our anniversary. The service team was listening to us and gaging our needs the whole time. It would have been nice to check in as normal, but rhey found a way to make it special.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roger, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, good price for value
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing time! The hotel was very nice, the staff was friendly and the hotel restaurant was very good. Our room had a balcony with great views of the city. I would definitely recommend if you are visiting from out of town or just want a staycation in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room nice view clean great staff very professional
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Colby

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely hotel, close to millenium park
the rooms are fab, beautiful building and friendly staff. just a few things to consider if you’re traveling with elder folks: hotel staff are not allowed to print off boarding passes for you. just a little thing but that’s the type of thing that gives my beloved elder some extra stress.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vanessa B at check-in went above and beyond for us... After we had checked in. We originally didn't get the room we asked for from the first person that checked us in. When we went to desk for something else later- she remembered us from check-in and fixed our room issue and took extra time with us. She is the best!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024