Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Property class: 4.5
Luxury hotel with indoor pool, near Grant Park

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Grant Park and 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 center. Fellow travelers love the pool and helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes and State Station is 8 minutes.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $158
$218 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Why we love this property

Dining done right
The hotel's culinary scene boasts a restaurant, cafe, and bar for different tastes and moods. Full breakfast kicks off days of dining pleasure.
Poolside perfection
Luxurious aquatic options await with an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free cabanas and comfy loungers complete the deluxe experience.

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

1 King Bed, Deluxe

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a wall with a cityscape mural.

1 King Bed, Accessible Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

2 Queen Beds, Deluxe

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

2 Queen Beds, Accessible Deluxe

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

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A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

1 King Bed, Premium High Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed, One Bedroom Ambassador Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

1 King Bed, One Bedroom Ambassador Suite

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

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A high-rise urban area with modern buildings, a central green space, and a waterfront view.

1 King Bed, Premium Corner, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door, a round wooden table, a patterned armchair, and a framed artwork on the wall.

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, High Floor

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a cityscape mural, a window with a view of buildings, and a nightstand with a lamp.

1 King Bed, Superior, Balcony

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural, a desk with a phone, and a view of the city through large windows.

2 Queen Beds, Superior, Balcony

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

View all photos for 1 King Bed, One Bedroom Ambassador Deluxe Suite, Balcony

A hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings and a road.

1 King Bed, One Bedroom Ambassador Deluxe Suite, Balcony

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

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About the neighborhood

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221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cloud Gate - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 28 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 46 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 46 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 17 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 25 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
  • State Station - 8 min walk
  • Lake Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Swissôtel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sheraton Club Lounge - 33 Floor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northman Beer & Cider Garden - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Island Party Hut - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

  • Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Grant Park and 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 center. Fellow travelers love the pool and helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes and State Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 334 rooms
    • Arranged over 18 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 63 per night)
    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 87 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's outdoor and indoor pools were a highlight, offering a unique and enjoyable experience for guests. (95 reviews)
  • The hotel's gym was well-equipped and excellent, a great amenity for guests. (31 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, good, delicious, and worth the price with many guests enjoying their meals. (22 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience, amazing staff and good quality sleep.
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10/10 Exceptional

They upgraded my room free of charge great and friendly people!!!!
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, large rooms, clean and convenient - best thing about it is the outdoor pool in summer!
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is absolutely perfect and the amenities was awesome would definitely visit again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent everything and all staff
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10/10 Exceptional

This place was absolutely amazing. Ulysses was the best and absolutely hooked my 12 year old son and I up with a sweet (suite) room! He single-handedly made this a trip we won’t forget!!! Ulysses, I hope the Radisson Blu Chicago is aware of who they have in you. They are lucky to have you. I am thankful we crossed paths. Beyond this, hotel was perfect!
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10/10 Exceptional

A clean room with excellent views, helpful staff, a great stay.
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8/10 Very good

Good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great View and the balcony experience was amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so helpful. Our view from the room was amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel had great view of the lake very helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay was GREAT!! I loved the pool and everything was easy to walk to!
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice & centrally located. The staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast was just okay. Overall it was a good place to to stay and I would definitely recommend it to others as well as stay again myself
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome architecture, great outdoor space! Only thing we wish we had was an actual fridge to store drinks.
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8/10 Very good

Property was clean and in a great location. My room has the biggest moth I’ve ever seen when I checked in but other than that my stay was great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Balcony is great. Pool and outdoor area really nice snd big. Staff is super helpful and pleasant.
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6/10 Good

Clean room with nice view but it is hard to enjoy the balcony when they give you nothing to sit on and enjoy the space. The only other downside was that it was hit and miss with the staff. Some were great and others came across snooty or bothered.
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8/10 Very good

Nice room, great location, staff were wonderful. Gym was fabulous. Loved the lool areas but thet both need a really good clean!! I would stay here again if i was back in chicago.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with a great staff. Very clean and modern.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Wonderful hotel gym, I have only good things to say
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I enjoyed the property very much. I know it's a little thing, but they really need new coffee makers. The staff, pool, and restaurants were all wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

There wasn’t anything not to like about this hotel. Came down for the Chicago Blues Fest so the location was perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

An incredible hotel in a gorgeous building. They were very nice about our dogs and we fell in love with Chicago 💙
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10/10 Exceptional

The pool is wonderful and so is the gym for amenities. The hot tub wasn't working which was disappointing.