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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
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1983 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The food was great, the service was wonderful, and the staff was so kind and helpful throughout our stay. Everything just felt easy, comfortable, and welcoming, which makes such a difference when you’re traveling. We had a really great experience here and would absolutely stay again the next time we come back to Chicago.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Dirty room and rude customer service

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel is beautiful and on a nice location.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The balcony was dirty and so were the windows. I paid extra for that amenity, it had no chairs in order to enjoy it. They use the same pictures for all the rooms, I shouldn’t have to look up the amenities the pictures should speak for themselves!!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I called guest services for everything and they delivered every time!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Stay was GREAT!! I loved the pool and everything was easy to walk to!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great hotel!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Breakfast

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Outdoor pool

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Excellent property

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Our room was super hot I had a technician check out the AC but it was still hot in the room. It was hard to sleep with temperature not being comfortable. The pool was was dirty and bugs leaves it didn’t get cleaned during our stay.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great spot, staff super helpful, will stay again. 1 thing…shower/toilet situation is a little weird and shower needs grab bar, marble floors super slippery.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Outdoor pool area was very pleasant and even included a fire pit and and a jogging track.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Also, the ac was just ok. Never seemed to cool down to requested temperature (70).

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    easy check in .

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    You can hear every sound in other rooms while in your room. Meaning, we could hear what was happening in other rooms. The best thing this hotel has going for it is location, but there are hundreds of hotels to choose from. I would not recommend

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Our stay was amazing. There was a big group of kids who came to swim it the pool, it was a very big group of like 20 or so kids. They were exceptionally loud and jumping and running and doing flips in the pool. They also were not respecting patrons space, splashing clientele and not staying out of the swim lane while paying customers were trying to swim laps. They also came in and took up like 2-3 of the cabanas. It definitely made our pool experience less enjoyable.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Amazing location. Beautiful hotel

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice well kept hotel…………..

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location Parking

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 99, 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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