Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
VIP Access

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Relax by the rectangular pool with marked lanes, surrounded by sun loungers and a seating area.
Stroll through a beautifully landscaped garden surrounded by modern high-rise buildings.
Experience the unique blend of modern architecture and lush gardens at this urban hotel, featuring a curved facade and balconies.
Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at this cozy dining area with a brick wall backdrop and city view.
Enjoy al fresco dining in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and sleek architecture.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Luxury hotel with 24-hour health club and 24-hour business centre
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour health club. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation is furnished with desks and desk chairs. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Michigan Avenue. Features include an indoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and basketball
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 5 minutes on foot from Millennium Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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 centre, 13 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 27997 square feet (2601 square metres) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
FireLake – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered 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

Restaurants on site

  • FireLake

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 27,997 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 13 October to 17 May:
  • 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 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre 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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 80 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per day plus a one-off USD 100 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 aged 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).

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 913 out of 1542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1542 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sumanpreet

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

I Had the ambassador suite for 2 nights and wasn’t anything ambassador about it. TVs barely worked kept turning off randomly freezing. The bidet and toilet seat warmer didn’t work and the shower head wand didn’t work as well. Overall the hotel is nice and I enjoyed the aesthetic but I paid for the room and it didn’t live up to my expectations. Overall, my experience at the Radisson Blu Aqua hotel was disappointing due to the malfunctioning amenities. I expected much more for the price paid, and I hope they address these issues for future guests. I won’t be returning anytime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amyah

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall OK. Not clear when making reservations is parking options besides valet, or added resort fees, and dog cleaning fees tagged on when you arrive. Working ice machines seemed to be challenge to locate
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, alittle pricey but what isnt now a days. Very clean, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waldemar

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laxmikant, Lexington

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

tehrifah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

Great hotel,someone was blasting music kinda late, i was surprised people are so inconsiderate of others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staycation

I truly enjoyed the Radisson Blu. From the decor of the hotel to the large rooms - everything was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

zsheron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oleksandra

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience! Unfriendly stuff and they charged us extra for a few items from the minibar, even though we didn’t use anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
I stayed here for work and needed a receipt. Upon checkout they claimed they couldn't provide a receipt due to a system issue, but advised that one would be emailed to me. I have received no such email and have been contacting this hotel for the past week with nothing but a runaround. I have more than an hour of my time on hold with this hotel and still have no receipt to show for it. They had no issues charging my card though... 3/17-3/19, RM 421.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check-in was good with exception of having to hunt down the valet to park our car.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

francis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible customer service

Couldn’t check in at 3pm because our room wasn’t ready kept telling us housekeeping was cleaning the room. Did not give me any timeframe of how long it would take so ended up waiting over an hour to get into a room. Guy helping us was not apologetic at all and showed no concern for the situation. The shower handle literally fell off when we tried to shower. Would never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025