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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago – Chicago, IL
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago – Chicago, IL
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Located in Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood, this luxury hotel is located in the modern Aqua building. Free WiFi access is offered in every room, and Millennium Park can be reached in 5 minutes’ walk. Views of Lake Michigan and surrounding parks are provided in every contemporary room at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. A flat-screen cable TV and mini-bar are included, along with deluxe bathroom amenities. The hotel offers an indoor and outdoor pool, and an outdoor track. A seasonal outdoor pool with a sundeck and fire pits is provided at Chicago Aqua Radisson Blu. FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar serves American, locally-inspired cuisine for weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Craft cocktails and locally-sourced beers are served at the bar. Shopping and dining on the Magnificent Mile is 5 minutes’ walk away. Museum Campus can be reached in 8 minutes’ drive.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 2975 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Everything was great. The room with patio and the outdoor pool were game changers for my hotel needs. Excellent! N/A

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Excellent everything and all staff

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Really enjoyed my short stay at the Radisson Blue. Stayed there for 2 nights and I'm already missing the view and how at home I felt. Really enjoyed my balcony and the view especially. I was always out there and admiring the buildings and the sounds of the city. I hope to stay there, again, when I am back in Chicago!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Other than that, everything else was nice! Staff was very helpful.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Spotlessly clean rooms and hotel facilities. Great happy hour libations and breakfast. Extremely accommodating and responsive staff. Bravo Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    this has been our favorite hotel for years, but since Choice took it over, it’s gone downhill. it seems worse every time we come back. we come to chicago frequently, but we think it’s time to find a new place to stay. front desk barely spoke to us or showed any hospitality at check-in. we requested a high floor away from elevators for less noise and received a room on the lowest floor available which is directly above the pool and public spaces and literally right next to the elevator and the housekeeping room, it was SO noisy at all hours. the glass on the balcony door was so dirty we could barely see out. the shower was covered in long black hairs when we checked in and was partially broken--only one sprayer head was functional. the hot tub was broken, again--the third time we’ve been here this year. the bartender at fire lake was so unbelievably crabby. we ordered a beverage listed on the menu and she got upset at us because they “don’t make that anymore”. ok, fine, but how would we know that if it was on the menu? and never a reason to be rude. the lobby bathroom was so messy and dirty from a dance competition happening, no one was monitoring it or cleaning up. the tv in the room didn’t work. and the hotel shut all water off for hours at one point during our stay, which meant no showering or using the bathroom.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Pricey but worth it. Very clean and neat

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The architecture of the building was nice. I liked that you had to have a key to access your floor. The staff were nice and accomodating. Easy check in and check out process. The views from the balcony were AMAZING. Plumbing issues. The sink often clogged and the handles in and around the tub were leaking water. I contacted the front office who were nice and reported it be fixed; however, they just unclogged the sink and left the residue and didn't clean it and it reverted to clogging again. The amenity area by the pool was a complete MESS. Trash and debris everywhere and a man was sleeping inside.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    First night they didn’t have the room I had made a reservation for & last night i was there the water completely stopped working. I couldn’t take a shower before my flight

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location, architecture, friendly staff The steam room was down

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Amazing building! Gorgeous outdoor garden and pool area. Facility public areas were not well cared for; dirty carpets, stains on chairs.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    room was nice size. the guy diredtikng traffic at the entrance was helpful Swimming pool was not actually on the main rooftop but on the roof of an annex, changhe your advert. Also we didn't bpother going to the pool as it was packed with some disco djh party and the noise up in our room from it was shocking. The car park was very confusing to find ones way around. the elevators were dirty. there was no control of the queue at check in and people just forged their own way in ahead of others.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was okay. Didn't meet my high floor request. Requested high floor. Got the lower floors. Amenities weren't working (hot tub).

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Amazing stay. Friendly and helpful sraff. Great food amd close to everything.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Check in/out was quick and easy. Staff was friendly and informative. Would stay here again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They gave my reservation away after it was modified

Frequently asked questions about Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offer parking?
Yes, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have a fitness center?
Yes, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna, pool.
Where is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago located, and how walkable is the area?
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is located at 221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601. With a Walk Score of 100, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
  • Aon Center 0.1 mi
  • Trump International Hotel and Tower 0.4 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago 0.5 mi
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 0.8 mi
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue 0.9 mi
  • Willis Tower 1.0 mi
  • Haymarket affair 1.2 mi

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