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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Reception

Overview of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5 star property

8.0/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
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221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationGrant Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillennium Park5 min walk
  • Popular LocationNavy Pier17 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)38 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. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chicago Riverwalk and Grant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or United Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including segway rentals/tours. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min walk
  • Grant Park - 4 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 5 min walk
  • Cloud Gate - 8 min walk
  • Navy Pier - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - 2 min walk
  • BIG Bar - 3 min walk
  • Palm Restaurant The - 2 min walk
  • American Craft Kitchen & Bar - 3 min walk
  • Columbus Tap - 2 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5-star luxury hotel near Navy Pier
Close to Millennium Park and Chicago Riverwalk, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago provides a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. The onsite restaurant, FireLake, features brunch. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities like basketball. In-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and limo/town car service
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and 13 meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, wedding services, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak well of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 334 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free bottled water and WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Mini fridges, cable channels, and coffee/tea makers

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.

Languages

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

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 SafeStay (AHLA - USA) and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (USD 59 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM–1:00 PM for a fee: USD 18–75 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • FireLake

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 28,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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 on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 per room (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
  • In-room bottled water

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18–75 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 59 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–8:00 PM. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from October 13 to May 31.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

As of Mar 22, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago on Apr 9, 2023 start from CA $195.14, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 per room) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Self parking is available for USD 59 per night.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Check-in is from 3 PM - midnight.

What time is check-out at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Chicago Riverwalk, Grant Park, and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are also within 15 minutes. Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes by foot and State Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago and receive a full refund?

Yes, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1288 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 50%
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1288 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 20%
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1288 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 14%
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1288 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 8%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 1288 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 8%

8.1/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.3/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kristopher, Jersey City

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn’t clean our room even after asking them numerous times. The ice bucket had black mold in it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was amazing, the staff was friendly, and the hotel restaurant was top notch. The only problem was the door lock kept coming off in the room. Other than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Start was very friendly and always smiling. Food in the restaurant was delicious. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

theoharis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with close walks to most of the core tourist areas and restaurants to explore. The hotel had great staff and it was comfortable and stylish. The indoor pool was just a lap pool with two lanes, and the jacuzzi was a bit too foamy for my taste but others seemed to enjoy it. The bonuses were an outstanding fitness center, basket ball court (half), and game room with pool table and card table. Nice bonuses there. I would come back to this location.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay! Fantastic location, great services, the hotel restaurant was wonderful and I appreciated them being open all day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only thing good about the hotel was Hassam he was absolutely amazing! He went out of his way to take care of us because no one else would! We called 5 times asking for towels so we could shower it took 4 hours to get them. The room wasn't very clean and the food was horrible and overpriced. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone especially if you have small children. You would think with the amount this hotel charges per night it would be a nice hotel but im very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn't see the park, but it was called Park View. The ice machine didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to lots of activities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie, Park Ridge

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint is that the glasses in the room were filthy - lipstick marks and scum on bottom of the glasses. Clearly never cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023