Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
Luxury Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour health club

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
The price is AED 455
AED 647 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

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Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Highlights

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

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
Bidet
Designer toiletries
  • 52 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, View (NonSmoking - Accessible)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

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

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
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • 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
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BIG Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Michigan Avenue
A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago provides a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, FireLake, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities like basketball. A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and barbecue grills
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 334 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like minibars and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Mini fridges, cable channels, and coffee/tea makers

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 transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 59 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 78 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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 center
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Conference space (27997 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 13

Outdoors

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

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • 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 available on site

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 75 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 59 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 78 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–8:00 PM. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from October 13 to May 17.

Is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Self parking is available for USD 59 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 78 per night.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Maggie Daley Park and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Chicago Riverwalk are also within 10 minutes. Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes by foot and State Station is 8 minutes.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 833 out of 1415 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1415 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1415 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1415 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1415 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very nice with spectacular city view. Staff was very nice and helpful. Perfect lap pool and gym. Super close to Millennium Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jasmine at the front desk greeted us warmly and made us feel at home. The rooms were a nice size and the staff were great. Loved the winter decor in the lobby!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantasy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

4/10 Poor

Margo

Traveled 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

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Seattle

Traveled 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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Hajime

Business traveler
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