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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪25 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
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 37 sq m
  • 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
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
  • ‪Sheraton Club Lounge - 33 Floor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northman Beer & Cider Garden - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬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. Event space at this hotel measures 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) and includes conference space. 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
  • 27997 sq ft of conference space
  • 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. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (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.

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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
  • 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: 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 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'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 10:00 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago to the airport?

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is 13 mi (28-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago on Apr 5, 2026 start from CA $250, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago.

How close is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago to the beach?

This hotel is 0.8 mi (4-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 1.5 mi (2-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 25 and 75 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 63 per night, and valet parking for USD 80 per night.

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have a pool?

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from October 13 to May 17.

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago to downtown Chicago?

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is 0.8 mi away from Chicago.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1132 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1888 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and modern hotel in a fantastic location. I am in love with the lobby. So tastefully done and not boring. The rooms are clean and has everything you need. Nice bathrooms. The staff is really top notch, friendly and helpful.
Lobby
Guest room bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

SHALS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

marian

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Check in rooms not ready
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyshia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, particularly the bell staff, was very helpful. The hotel's location is fantastic. Restaurant in the lobby is delicious. Indoor pool provided some end of day relaxing fun. Room was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and Nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devaldis

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The view from the balcony was beautiful! The room was clean and in a great location! I will def visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nilasack

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room smelled liked mildew and around the sliding glass door needs to be fixed. There was water coming in through the sliding glass doors
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

R Greg

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Indre

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Parking was a mess and the front desk was rude. We were forced to pay for early check in even though the room was already ready. The hotel is poorly cleaned. We left drink glasses by the pool lounge one night and they were still there the next morning. Rooms and windows were dirty, and paying extra for a city view is pointless when all you see is filthy glass. They claim to serve Starbucks coffee, but it was basically hot milk. Not kid friendly at all. Even the kids, who can sleep anywhere, said this was one of the worst hotels they have stayed at and do not want to come back. Super soft, uncomfortable pillows. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The overall experience was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check-in took 25 minutes which was annoying. Gentleman who helped us with outlet bags to our room was awesome! Room was nice but dirty, especially around edging on floor and dusty headboard area. All of that I could overlook but at 10:00 pm we unfortunately had complained of a loud neighbor next door yelling and cursing continually in room 425 and staff said they would take care of it. It stopped for an hour then resumed again for hours. We checked out a night early due to not having conflict with the neighbor. Staff could care less or even apologize for the inconvenience. I will never stay here again. Very disappointed and my family Christmas getaway upsetting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Endy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

TAJMA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great view from our room balcony. Room was clean and very quiet. We had a nice view of the park and partial view of the river and lake. The only thing was that some of the windows were dirty, but being a high rise I understand they don’t clean them weekly. I would stay there again
Lobby of hotel
View from our room during the day
View at night
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and the room were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brennan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Honeylette, Lisle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Christmas stay at a hotel we expected to be better. The room prioritized a fully stocked minibar with alcohol instead of a usable refrigerator for kids’ food and drinks. We were even charged a minibar removal fee simply for making space for our children’s drinks. A refrigerator should be standard in a family room, not something that needs to be specially requested. Alcohol should be optional and available upon request, not automatically placed in rooms with children. There was also no microwave in the room or anywhere on the property to heat food, making this an inconvenient and unfriendly option for families with kids. We were also charged a $26 nightly resort fee for pool access, something that should already be a basic amenity, yet the steam room and sauna included in the resort were not even working. Most staff were unaccommodating and condescending, with the exception of the wonderful server at FireLake restaurant. Overall, this hotel is not family-friendly and does not offer the value or service it claims. We would not recommend it to families traveling with children.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025