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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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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.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants 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 centre

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
The current price is S$267
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Why we love this property

Poolside perfection
Luxurious aquatic options await with an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free cabanas and comfy loungers complete the deluxe experience.
Art-filled urban oasis
Discover artistic wonders in the hotel's gallery, then wander through a serene garden. This luxury city centre retreat blends culture and tranquility.
Dining done right
The hotel's culinary scene boasts a restaurant, cafe, and bar for different tastes and moods. Full breakfast kicks off days of dining pleasure.

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
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View (NonSmoking)

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

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

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 28 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International 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

  • ‪Swissôtel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sheraton Lobby Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Eno Wine Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago puts you in a great location, within a short 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 centre. Fellow travellers love the pool and helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes and State Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 334 rooms
    • Arranged over 18 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 27 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (USD 63 per night)
    • Covered on-site 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 on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

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

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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 reception
  • 24-hour health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-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 cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

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.

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 checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 26.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Business centre/computer access
    • Fitness centre 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 25 to 75 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 13 October to 17 May:
  • 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-off cleaning fee of USD 100

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs USD 63 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 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 27 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 63 per night. Valet parking costs USD 80 per night. Electric car charging is available.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site 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 on-site 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 on-site 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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Reviews

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area was wonderful, with a nice patio, cabanas, and convenient access to food and drink. (63 reviews)
  • The property's gym was well-maintained, well-equipped, and a highlight of the property. (19 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently great, served hot, and offered a good selection. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in the city
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and the room were great!
jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, amenities
Pauline E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome staff and location
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The whole experience was pleasant and seamless. Would especially shout out for the food and service in the restaurant and the amazing fitness facilities.
Mel, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The overall experience was excellent!
Ellis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent views from balcony. location location location just a great experience
Paige, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable
Lupita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

wonderful hotel and loved the pool. sauna was mysteriously out of action the moment the hotel emptied a big wedding party for the weekend.
Shulamit, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, spacious room with a great view. Wonderful service and many things within walking distance. Would stay again!
Colette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alyshia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Location perfect and employees very friendly.
Nuala, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Location and beautiful views from the rooms!
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Corey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff.. valet service was great.. the bellmen were awesome.. rooms and views were great as well..
Maurice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Conveniently located with great rooms, nice lobby and good service.
Tomas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Common areas were nice. Server we had for breakfast at the restaurant was great! Staff were very accommodating overall. The beds were comfortable. Some of the furniture could use updating. Would stay again.
Hailey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolute WONDERFUL stay! ❤️
Tatayana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Balcony was greatly appreciated
Brian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The overall stay was wonderful! The hotel is beautiful, the workout area is one of the best hotel workout spaces I’ve seen, the hot tub was a nice touch, and the service was great! My one suggestion is to add another trash can in the bathroom (there was none in there), and to add a trash can sack in the only trash can in the room.
Billie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

It was ok.
Antwan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience! This was a beautiful hotel and they provided excellent service.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless yet comfortable. We stayed in the Ambassador Suite with a view of Maggie Daley Park. The bathroom had a large shower and a bidet toilet. The only thing missing was a fridge and microwave. We stayed overnight NYE so the elevators were a little slow during check out. Otherwise I had a great stay!
Ursula, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

For being a 5 star rating hotel im a little disappointed. The staff was nice. The room was okay. I thought for sure it would have a fridge or a microwave in the room. It did not, the hot tub was warm not hot, when you walk into where the pool is, it was a strong chlorine smell. The only thing that was best at that hotel was the restaurant they had great food and great drinks.
Jennifer, 2-night trip