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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with indoor pool, 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
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lunch and dinner served
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Along the Chicago Riverwalk, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers an inviting retreat. Unwind in the rooftop garden or by the fireplace, explore local art at the on-site gallery, and enjoy activities like basketball and cabanas by either pool.

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour health club
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
The current price is $257
includes taxes & fees
$219 per night
May 9 - May 10

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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 )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Bidet
  • 559 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grant Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 28 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 46 min drive
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 2 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 17 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
  • State Station - 8 min walk
  • Lake Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Swissotel Chicago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Northman Beer & Cider Garden Riverwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Regency Club at Hyatt Regency Chicago - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. Guests can hang out at the indoor pool or seasonal outdoor pool, or grab a bite to eat at FireLake, which serves lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour health club, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers love the pool and helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes and State Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 334 rooms
    • Arranged over 18 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 60 per night)
    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 13 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (27997 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2011
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable/satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

FireLake - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu 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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 30.52 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Business center/computer access
    • Fitness center access
    • Health club access
    • In-room bottled water
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Pool access
    • Spa access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 18 to 75 per person

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 60 per night
  • Covered valet parking costs USD 80 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 60 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 60 per night. Valet parking costs USD 80 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (15-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, FireLake.

What's the area around Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago like?

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is in Downtown Chicago, a short 8-minute walk from Randolph-Wabash Station and 5 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The pool area was a highlight, offering great amenities, a wonderful atmosphere, and enjoyable experiences for guests. (41 reviews)
  • The property's gym is well-maintained and equipped with proper equipment. (13 reviews)
  • The property's indoor pool, hot tub, and spa were wonderful and relaxing. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was wonderful and the room was beautiful!
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staycation

I truly enjoyed the Radisson Blu. From the decor of the hotel to the large rooms - everything was amazing.
Jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place, alittle pricey but what isnt now a days. Very clean, great location.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice Hotel

Great hotel,someone was blasting music kinda late, i was surprised people are so inconsiderate of others.
tehrifah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, good price. Walking distance to a lot of Chicago sights and attractions.
Christy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent customer service staff was very friendly. Hotel was beautiful breakfast was very tasty.
Donita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check-in was good with exception of having to hunt down the valet to park our car.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always love our stay
Caitlin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Beautiful hotel and close to everything!
Bridgette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel love it everything was great
Darrius, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was amazing. Bed super comfortable Great location. Would definitely stay here again
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Weekend stay

Very clean and nice hotel. So many amenities that were very nice as well.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a great location.
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool hotel, and reasonable price
Bradley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Loved the hotel, it was clean and the check in and out was quick and easy. I needed a couple of things and guest services was accommodating and friendly. The only complaint was the fire engines going off through the night due to the fire house being next door other than that 10/10!
Monica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Near Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile; Great dining options; Good service; Nice decor
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great environment and great staff
Seemab, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. 10/10 will dtay again
Jaykub, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Early check-in fees

When rooms are available for early check-in, they charge a $30 fee. That's not good customer service to me.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This Hotel was awesome
David, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location near Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue - easily walkable to the sights of the city. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. Our stay was great!
Charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hotel even better staff my favorite hotel in Chicago hands down
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Clean room and helpful staff.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bluaqua Chicago

Amazing as usual
Gaspar, 1-night trip