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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Michigan Avenue

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View (NonSmoking)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

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

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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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (NonSmoking - Accessible)

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 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)

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

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About the area

Chicago

Central Chicago getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll find Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. Chicago Riverwalk and Grant Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grant Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Navy Pier - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swissotel Chicago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Northman Beer & Cider Garden Riverwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Regency Club at Hyatt Regency Chicago - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5-star luxury hotel near Michigan Avenue
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. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance 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.

  • 1 building
  • 334 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 2601 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 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 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

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

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. 869 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1451 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

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Madrid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, the staff was friendly and they had a great gym with proper equipment.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stafano, Battle Creek

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
When we first got there for my girlfriends birthday the person at the desk couldn’t find me in my reservation because he wasn’t putting the right name in and had my last name where my first name goes and vice versa. We then went to the room ad notice it wasn’t clean dog hair on table and stains on chair and like water drips all on the walls and down them the view was amazing we said something and still wasn’t moved to a better room or nothing. For it to have been a surprise for my woman it was not to our likes
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good experience. Hotels bed were visibly dirty. Almost ruined the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Haven’t received my deposit back but overall was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda, Tulsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. I do not think we received the $25 room service credit which was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Un-lucky St Patrick's weekend

Floors were dusty, no shampoo in the shower, given a $25 food/beverage credit but it was applied to coffee not food. Received a text every morning about a discount on coffee that wasn't accurate or applied. Just felt like the weekend was too much for them.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone that we met at from the valet, bellhop, to the reservation lady’s were very pleasant and efficient. Thank you to them all
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pavneet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Analinda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I booked 3 guests 2 days there was only one set of towels had to call for more two days in a row last day had to call twice took them about 30mins, no towels in the pool had to call even come down in person to request them. No garbage bags in any garage can had to use grocery bags for them glasses were dirty and do was the floor, room that was booked on the picture was the one we got was way smaller, location was perfect over all hotel was beautiful wouldn't mind staying again I hope it's better
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, good price. Walking distance to a lot of Chicago sights and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Friendly staff, nice rooms and facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025