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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property
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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Lunch and dinner served
Point of interest
Lobby
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

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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.)
    ‪24 min drive‬
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

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

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

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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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

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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
(16 reviews)
  • 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, Balcony, City View (NonSmoking)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 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 helpful staff 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.

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

  • In-room 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 11:00 AM
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 26.00 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 10:00 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).

Property is also known as

Aqua Hotel Chicago
Chicago Aqua Hotel
Chicago Hotel Aqua
Chicago Radisson Blu
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Hotel Aqua Chicago
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Reviews

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1035 out of 1744 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1744 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1744 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1744 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1744 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ioulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Perfect for Lolapolooza
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to experience staying on the top floor because I've stayed a few times and
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
I loved my room. Given that there was a festival 8/1-8/3 the 12am conversations in the hallway were loud. There were dirty dishes left in the hallway for hours, no ice available on our floor (5) and I had to go up to the 10th floor for ice. However, Rogelia, from Housekeeping was a gem! Thankfully Rogelia helped me locate a working ice machine for the champagne bottle I had. The outdoor pool looked nice, and I laid out on the loungers, which was relaxing. However, there needs to be an age limit for who can go into the hot tub. I saw three young ladies in the hot tub and suddenly a woman told her two small children (under 11 years old) to jump in to keep warm! If your children are cold, then they should go to their hotel room to get warm. One of the children said 'this isn't that warm'. That was a huge imposition on the three young women, having an adult conversation, to have two small children jump in such a small, contained space. Perhaps the small the children's pool on the rooftop could be heated, as a solution. That is a more appropriate place for a child. Not amongst adults who are strangers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice but overcharged everything not worth the value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Best Stay in City

Loved all the amenities in the heart of downtown!! vibe was on point!!
Rooftop lounger
Views poolside
Room view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent from every aspect. Courteous staff, clean rooms, clean building, easy parking connected to the hotel, Starbucks and a restaurant, quiet, easy access to shopping/dining, very walkable and safe area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Ok

We had a 3 hour wait for a room after arriving 2-1/2 hours after check-in. They did comp us a meal at the restaurant and upgraded our room. Beware they will charge you service fees on check-out. Under the beds were so dirty. My 14 year old found a random pill, which is slightly concerning. Otherwise, it was decent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Great room, gorgeous tile floors, plus I even got a balcony with a stunning view. The pool area is wonderful and $25 resort credit turned into 2 tasty beers poolside. Staying here in the summer is an absolute treat!
Pool view
Balcony south side
Pool view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Okay hotel unless you're using the pool!

Overall it's a nice hotel. The rooms though are setup such that the doors make so much noise when they open and shut and are so unwieldy that it's not always quiet in the room. We stayed for the outdoor pool, but if it wasn't for that amenity (the be fair, the pool really is a great spot and backdrop overlooking the city) there are better places nearby by far.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

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

GREAT HOTEL

Check in was a bit of an issue. We were told it would be 10 minutes for our room then 30 mins then 40 mins in the same sentence. We came back in 30 mins to find a long line and that they had given our room to someone else in the line. The 2nd person we spoke with was super helpful and got us a room. We did utilize our restaurant credit and the food was delicious, drinks were great! Really, best flatbread pizza I have ever had. The room was really nice and big enough for all of us to be comfortable. The beds were comfortable, nice bathroom and spacious shower. Only issue was the bathroom door was broken and would not close all the way but it didn't bother us enough to complain. My main complaint was the pools, both were lap pools with no stairs in/out and with bad knees, I would not have been able to climb the ladder to get out. The pools were also freezing cold so we were unable to utilize them anyways, after looking forward to a nice swim after walking around the city all day. Also, the indoor hot tub was under construction. The whole area looked really dated. Considering the "resort fee", a pool upgrade would be a good improvement. Overall, we loved this hotel and it was so conveniently located to everything we were doing and easy to get to the train to get to our concert. All staff were super friendly with the exception of the first older lady at the reception desk. Everyone else was great! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luis, Iowa City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only downside was that we got to the hotel at 6pm and our room wasn’t ready, even though check in was at 3. We still had to wait an additional 45 minutes. Room AC also was slow but tolerable, may be a different story when it’s hotter outside. Overall, a good spot
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time very clean, pool was amazing with a nice patio area adjacent with plenty of seating options and cabanas. Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allyson

Check in was at 3 and i git a room at 5
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a really horrible experience at check in ( I should be contacted about this)do not upgrade your room when encouraged to, the room was not as clean upon checking. There was hair in the tub and on the sofas but it was too late to request help. The pricing for the week we stayed was astronomical (700 a night). Parking is tricky, valet was 81 dollars but they don’t work at night ; 61 dollars a day for self parking but no in/outs. The location of the hotel is really nice and walkable to several tourist attractions. Didn’t take full advantage of the hotel amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Very close to all the action
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaida

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

Blu for you

Great service, room was very comfortable and very clean. We love the pool area, the walk way and also the gym is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025