Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
VIP Access

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service

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

Room options

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • 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 clean accommodations and the location
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 5 minutes by foot from Millennium Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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

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 and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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.

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

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 845 out of 1416 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1416 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1416 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1416 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1416 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

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fire department next door gave me no sleep.
The hotel is beautiful. The room was spacious and nicely appointed. However, due to the fire station located immediately adjacent to the hotel and the noise, I was unable to sleep. They had numerous call all night long. The wind noise from outside was very intrusive. Considering what I paid for the room, my expectations were higher. My expectations were not met.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful! It helped make for a great experience! Check-in, Valet and Bellhop all excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room, great view, great restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hajime

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
They charged unused minibars. Worst of all, they keep ignoring me and never responded no matter how many times I contacted them. It made me very sad. When considering this hotel, you should carefully take the above into account in your decision.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet away from traffic. Room cleanliness poor, windows need cleaning. No chairs for dirty balconies. Cannot use fridge for personal items have to request additional noisy temp. Outside pool closed during my stay, no word of this whilst booking. Jacuzzi broken. Did not get the room I booked, lower standard so had to complain which is poor.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zhihang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice environment and restaurant. Impressive outdoor running track. Spacious rooms with nice view of the city and park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosany

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

10/10 Excellent

Dymetra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would book here when returning to Chicago. Beautiful hotel so accomadating, friendly great food ,rooms clean ...very very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a balcony was amazing! Great views. Good location. Location near Grant Park is fantastic. Starbucks in the lobby. Cool decor and artwork throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024