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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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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Point of interest
Exterior
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Property amenity
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

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour health club
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

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 NZ$395
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

Room options

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

Highlights

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

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking )

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking )

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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, City View (NonSmoking )

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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

  • ‪Swissotel Chicago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Northman Beer & Cider Garden Riverwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Regency Club at Hyatt Regency Chicago - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a five-minute walk of Michigan Avenue. 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.

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 334 rooms
    • Arranged over 18 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

Children

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

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 60 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
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 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
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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

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

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.

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.

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 30.52 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 18 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 60 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 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

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 8:00 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.

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

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 60 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: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. 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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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, good price. Walking distance to a lot of Chicago sights and attractions.
Christy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent customer service staff was very friendly. Hotel was beautiful breakfast was very tasty.
Donita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was amazing. Bed super comfortable Great location. Would definitely stay here again
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Weekend stay
Very clean and nice hotel. So many amenities that were very nice as well.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Loved the hotel, it was clean and the check in and out was quick and easy. I needed a couple of things and guest services was accommodating and friendly. The only complaint was the fire engines going off through the night due to the fire house being next door other than that 10/10!
Monica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a great location.
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bluaqua Chicago
Amazing as usual
Gaspar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This Hotel was awesome
David, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hotel even better staff my favorite hotel in Chicago hands down
James, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Haven’t received my deposit back but overall was good
Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Clean room and helpful staff.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good service beautiful view.
Joshua, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great atmosphere
Dani, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, great view, great restaurants!
Leah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great stay. Breakfast buffet should be included.
ARMETRIS, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Tony, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous hotel
The views from the balcony’s were amazing and the rooms were very nice. The whole ambiance of the hotel was top tier and the staff was so nice to us. I’d definitely stay there again. I give it a 10 out of 10.
Jacob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a good experience, lovely hotel. However the restaurant staff was a bit rude
Tamika, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My partner and I have stayed at the Radisson Blu Chicago 3 times now when visiting Chicago, and it is always a lovely place to stay. The staff are fantastic, welcoming and very helpful. The hotel is very modern, kept exceptionally clean and has a lovely bar / restaurant.
Marti, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

VDay was okay
For it to be a hotel downtown and highly recommended. I was disappointed with how clean the room was and things not working properly in the room. Glad I only paid for one night.
Rick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, good price for value
Roger, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room nice view clean great staff very professional
Marcus, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A good deal
A great location, good service and clean room with a view for a good price.
Maureen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location if you have kids. Walking distance to the parks
Deena, 4-night trip