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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 2944 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Nice Views

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Exceptional Hotel with great amenities very close to all the happenings I thoroughly enjoyed my stay during my birthday

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Great experience

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    The hotel was very aesthetically pleasing with all of the listed amenities. I really enjoyed the basketball court. I was shocked at the chlorine’s power in the indoor pool, it gave me an instant headache. On my 3rd day, my friend received a note that the water in the hotel would not be available for several hours the next day. I was not able to make it back to shower around those hours so that was a huge inconvenience.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    A lot or

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Late check out of 1 hr was offered at $30 an hour

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The location was nice, quick walk to North Michigan Ave and River walk. The restaurant staff was nice, but why did it take 20 minutes to get a to-go grilled cheese? The lighting in room was terrible! The tray of room service food stayed outside our door for the full three days we were there. The restaurant took 20 minutes to prepare a grilled cheese that was to go.... The front desk staff at check in was dry and short, not offering any information and not interested in our questions about the facilities.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Anna,(Receptionist) and the Concierge were great, the Hotel is nice! The room had good pressure and hot water in the shower. Ehh. I didn't expect to be in such a tiny space. This room required me to dust!! The coffee maker didn't get used it was dusty, the End tables and the top of the bed were dusty. I did have clean sheets and towels however.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location and valet staff I was upcahrged 50 dollars for hour ealry checking in and rooms were available

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The whole lobby area is poorly designed.

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  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location was ok. I was told the pool and hot tub outside were open but outside hot tub was covered. WAY too much chlorine in the indoor hot tub. Everyone had burning eyes. Its a pretty over priced hotel for the quality of the accommodations. Kind of a weird tub in the room. Water only came to above my knees.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Underwhelming for the price. No amenities in room. No furnishings. Looked like furniture missing in room. Called front desk no answer for over 30 minutes. Views of city are great but that’s about it.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    During my stay, my belongings were gone through by housekeeping and items were stolen from my room. I reported it to the hotel and was told someone would follow up with me, but that never happened. I have now spoken to five different employees, and almost every time, they have no idea what incident I’m talking about. I have had to explain the situation over and over again. Each person tells me they will figure out what is going on and get back to me, but nobody ever does. The staff has also been rude and dismissive about the situation. It honestly feels like they are allowing the employee involved to get away with it instead of taking the situation seriously. I also noticed while checking out that multiple other guests I didn’t know were making complaints about their stays as well. I would never trust staying here again. Guests should be able to leave their belongings in their hotel room without worrying about their things being gone through or stolen, and they should be able to trust management to take something this serious seriously.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The room was clean but there clearly were some issues -- empty shower gel, not able to turn on the shower handle (only overhead). On the flip side, the staff and management at the fire and ice restaurant attached were great!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    No tienes suficientes personas trabajando en valet park las puertas del baño no tienen seguro no refrigerador no contestan el teléfono de la recepción

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location

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
  • Mccormick Place 2.3 mi

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