4.5-Star Hotel

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL - United States
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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
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$272
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4.5-Star Hotel

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL - United States
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Top Amenities:

Free Internet AccessHealth ServicesSwimming PoolRestaurantFitness CenterSpaPets AllowedHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesHot tub/WhirlpoolFamily FriendlyKid Friendly
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Guest Rating

8.2

Very Good

Based on 1891 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.2

Hotel Cleanliness

8.6

Hotel Staff

8.5

Overall Quality

8.1

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About

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.

Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 15:00

Check-out:

Before 12:00

Pets:

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Important Info:

Please note that the first night stay plus tax or the full reservation amount plus tax may be pre-authorized on the credit card used to make the reservation any time after the booking is made. Please be advised that the resort fee varies by season. Please be advised if booking 5 or more rooms, reservations must be made directly with hotel. Guests must be 21 years of age to check in at this property. Please note that the only type of pet permitted at this hotel are dogs under 40 lbs (18 kg). Public self parking garage and costs USD 51 per 24 hours. An Urban Fee will be collected at check-in and includes the following: - Access to Health Club that includes fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, outdoor running track, and game room - Free local and long distance calls - 24-hour Business Center - Tier 2 WiFi access in guest rooms and common areas of the Hotel Please note that the credit card used to make the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Features & Amenities

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Internet Access
Health Services
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Spa
Pets Allowed
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Hot tub/Whirlpool
Family Friendly
Kid Friendly

Amenities & Services:

Daily disinfection
Facilities for disabled guests available
Family rooms
Fitness center
Free Wi-Fi
Hot tub/Whirlpool
Hygiene certification
Indoor pool
Kid-friendly dining
Non-smoking property
Outdoor pool
Pets allowed (charges may apply)
Refrigerator
Restaurant(s)
Spa/sauna
Wheelchair accessible

Guest Rating

8.2

Very Good

Based on 1891 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.2

Hotel Cleanliness

8.6

Hotel Staff

8.5

Overall Quality

8.1

Pros +

  • Location
  • Staff
  • Location

Cons -

  • Balcony door wouldn?t open. They had us switch rooms but wouldn?t provide a discount. New room did not have a balcony or a soaker bathtub (not comparable to first room). The bedside tables were dusty. There was hair in the ?clean? shower.
  • Parking not many options and very expensive
  • no free breakfast

Top Quotes:

"Staff was very friendly and helpful."

"Kudos to the architect for an amazing design, really spectacular."

"A must for the fitness-oriented business traveler."

Business Traveler (172)

Solo Traveler (225)

Traveling as Couple (1153)

Family with Young Children (499)

Family with Teens (29)

Senior Traveler (18)

Group Traveler (223)

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5/28/2025
Location
Balcony door wouldn?t open. They had us switch rooms but wouldn?t provide a discount. New room did not have a balcony or a soaker bathtub (not comparable to first room). The bedside tables were dusty. There was hair in the ?clean? shower.
10
5/14/2025
Staff
Parking not many options and very expensive
10
4/23/2025
no free breakfast
6
4/23/2025
Location
Bed was bad and very uncomfortable. Need replaced. Pool was over chlorinated and clothing left behind in my room and room was not stocked with towels.

Room Options

Business Class Room with Two Queen Beds

sqft • 2 Queen

Air conditioningClosetFree WifiIron and ironing board

Room Details and Photos

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King Premium Corner Room with Balcony Non-Smoking

399 sqft • 1 King

Air conditioningClosetClothes rackCoffee/tea machine

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Location

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL