3/5 Okay
Ryan
Travelled with partner
Jan. 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
4.1/5 Very good
Guests rated this property 4.3/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Gym
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Personal protective equipment
- Social distancing
- Individually-wrapped food options
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
Explore the area
- Grant Park4 min walk
- Millennium Park10 min walk
- Navy Pier19 min walk
- Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)24 min drive
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About this area
Chicago
Located near the beach, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago with good shopping. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Chicago Children's Museum and Field Museum of Natural History are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including segway rentals/tours. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
What's nearby
- Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min walk
- Grant Park - 4 min walk
- Millennium Park - 10 min walk
- Cloud Gate - 12 min walk
- Navy Pier - 19 min walk
Getting around
- Millennium Station - 7 min walk
- Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- FireLake — 1 min walk
- The Palm Chicago — 2 min walk
- Aon Center — 5 min walk
- Stetson Ave & South Water St — 5 min walk
- Sweetwater — 5 min walk
About this property
Awards and affiliations
Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Self parking on site (USD 54 per night)
- Electric car charging station on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- Limo/town car service
Food and drink
- Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 18-75 per person
- 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/café
- 1 bar
- Room service available
Things to do
- 24-hour fitness center
- Arcade/game room
- Art gallery
- Basketball
- Indoor pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
- ATM/banking services
- Ballroom
- Elevator
- Front-desk safe
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning service
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Languages spoken
- Arabic
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Polish
- Russian
- Spanish
Business services
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space (28000 square feet)
- Meeting rooms - 13
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Free pool cabanas
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Pool sun loungers
- Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
- Assistive listening devices available
- Braille signage
- Handrails in stairways
- In-room accessibility (select rooms)
- Pool hoist on site
- Roll-in shower (select rooms)
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Visual fire alarm
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchairs available on site
More
- Fireplace in lobby
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Towels
Entertainment
- Cable/satellite channels
- Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Refrigerator (on request)
More
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Free local calls
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Phone
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Chicago
Downtown Chicago
Guest rating 4+
Air conditioned
Family-friendly
Hotel
4 star
Pool
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 13 to May 31:
- One of the swimming pools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Dogs and cats welcome
2 per room (up to 60 lbs)
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs (infant beds)
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
- Resort fee: USD 29.36 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
- Pool access
- Spa access
- Health club access
- Fitness center access
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between USD 18 and USD 75 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 54 per night
- Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per day plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number Hotel License
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Overall score and ratings
4.1
Very good
4.3/5
Cleanliness
4.3/5
Staff & service
4.1/5
Amenities
4.3/5
Property conditions & facilities
3/5 Okay
hicham
Jan. 22, 2022
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
5/5 Excellent
michael, Zionsville
Jan. 20, 2022
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
5/5 Excellent
Erendida
Jan. 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
5/5 Excellent
Madelyn
Travelled with partner
Jan. 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022