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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Property class: 4.5

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An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and potted plants. - Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago (Chicago)
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A swimming pool with clear lanes, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and a paved walkway. - Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago (Chicago)
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A short walk from Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, FireLake, offers lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities like basketball. A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

1 King Bed, Deluxe

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

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

1 King Bed, Accessible Deluxe

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a view of buildings.

2 Queen Beds, Deluxe

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a view of buildings.

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

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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of tall buildings.

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

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, High Floor

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

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

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

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 Suite, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

1 King Bed, One Bedroom Ambassador Suite, Balcony

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is near a metro station and near the beach. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including Segway tours. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • A river with boats, surrounded by tall buildings and a clear sky.
    Chicago Riverwalk
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and the Cloud Gate sculpture.
    Millennium Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A park with walking paths, trees, and benches. In the background, there are tall buildings, including a prominent skyscraper.
    Grant Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A busy urban street with a train crossing, tall buildings, and a tram.
    Michigan Avenue
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cityscape with a prominent modern sculpture in the foreground and a mix of historic and contemporary buildings in the background.
    Cloud Gate
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Giordano's
    7 min walk
  • LH Rooftop
    9 min walk
  • SwissĆ“tel
    3 min walk
  • Lou Malnatiā€™s
    11 min walk
  • Billy Goat Tavern
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 63 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 87 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 25 to 75 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • FireLake

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room 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
  • 27,997 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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 provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

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 only
2 total (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

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 30.91 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Pool access
  • Spa access

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 25 to 75 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 63 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 87 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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 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)

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 AMā€“10:00 PM.

Is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 63 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 87 per night.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grant Park and Michigan Avenue. Millennium Park and Chicago Riverwalk are also within 10 minutes. Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes by foot and State Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1286 out of 2107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 2107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 2107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 2107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 2107 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great workout facilities, pool, and hot tub. Great location, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron'Darrius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is absolutely perfect and the amenities was awesome would definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean room with excellent views, helpful staff, a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alycia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Dim lighting in lobby and room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for staycation or if youā€™re coming from out of town. Situated in ideal downtown location within walking distance to magnificent mile. Excellent amenities including outdoor and indoor pools, fully functional gym and basketball court! Staff are great. Rooms are clean and updated. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Liked: Amenities
My partner and I stayed at the Radisson Blu to celebrate our anniversary. There were some pros and cons, but ultimately we would not stay here again. Pros: Conveniently located, easy access to the River alk millennium Park public transit and we did not have to wait long for rideshare
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome architecture, great outdoor space! Only thing we wish we had was an actual fridge to store drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nakeya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and in a great location. My room has the biggest moth Iā€™ve ever seen when I checked in but other than that my stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony is great. Pool and outdoor area really nice snd big. Staff is super helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, staff super helpful, will stay again. 1 thingā€¦shower/toilet situation is a little weird and shower needs grab bar, marble floors super slippery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a great staff. Very clean and modern.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is wonderful and so is the gym for amenities. The hot tub wasn't working which was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful hotel gym, I have only good things to say
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible hotel in a gorgeous building. They were very nice about our dogs and we fell in love with Chicago šŸ’™
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service, cleanliness, in-house restaurant, workout room, pool, bathrooms and of course the rooms was fantastic. Thank you!! Only drawback and it is out of your control is the fire dept sirens at 3am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maryjean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel. Pool was more for training than for fun for kids..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk people were not friendly at all. The only friendly staff I encounter was the valet parking staff (all of them). The hotel is beautiful and on a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed over the weekend for a concert at soldier field and this hotel was just fabulous! Comfortable, clean, quiet & top-notch city views on balcony!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of the room and property amenities. I was incorrectly charged for refrigerator items because I moved them around to fit two bottles of water. I was not aware there are sensors under the items that will auto charge the room. Iā€™m hoping these wi be removed by management.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jinanshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay for sure!!!!! Just the fact that the air conditioning was not working for 2 whole nights and we were made to believe that thats the most ac can go up to. That part was a little disappointing. But overall, the whole stay was amazing. Loveddddddd the outdoor and the indoor pool too. Must visit if you want to spend a night in Chciago fs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view on the 17floor. Very clean. The staff was really nice. I loved the gym amenities. Only criticism I have is we attempted to call the front desk twice during the visit and experienced an abnormally long waiting time. We had fuse blow in the room and were attempting to get ready for dinner . It maybe took 30 mins before someone to pick up . It took less time for the engineer to come fix the concern which I appreciated. I do wish the room came with a fridge . That would have definitely helped us out a lot but nonetheless it was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Staff friendly & helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly service, nice facilities and overall great views and clean rooms with comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026