Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Luxury hotel with indoor pool, near Michigan Avenue

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Along the Chicago Riverwalk, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers an inviting retreat. Unwind in the rooftop garden or by the fireplace, explore local art at the on-site gallery, and enjoy activities like basketball and cabanas by either pool.
VIP Access
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour health club
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
$187 nightly
$220 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Poolside perfection
Luxurious aquatic options await with an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free cabanas and comfy loungers complete the deluxe experience.
Art-filled urban oasis
Discover artistic wonders in the hotel's gallery, then wander through a serene garden. This luxury city center retreat blends culture and tranquility.
Dining done right
The hotel's culinary scene boasts a restaurant, cafe, and bar for different tastes and moods. Full breakfast kicks off days of dining pleasure.

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (NonSmoking - Accessible)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking - Accessible)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • Park view
  • 559 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking )

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Park view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking )

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Park view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View (NonSmoking)

Good

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View (NonSmoking)

Very good

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

  • Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grant Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 28 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 46 min drive
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 2 min drive
  • Millennium Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 17 min walk
  • Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
  • State Station - 8 min walk
  • Lake Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Swissôtel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sheraton Club Lounge - 33 Floor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northman Beer & Cider Garden - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. Guests can hang out at the indoor pool or seasonal outdoor pool, or grab a bite to eat at FireLake, which serves lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour health club, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers love the pool and helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes and State Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 334 rooms
    • Arranged over 18 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 63 per night)
    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 80 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 13 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (27997 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2011
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable/satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

FireLake - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 26.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Business center/computer access
    • Fitness center access
    • Health club access
    • In-room bottled water
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Pool access
    • Spa access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 to 75 per person

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 13 to May 17:
  • One of the swimming pools

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 63 per night
  • Covered valet parking costs USD 80 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

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.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

Also known as

Aqua Hotel Chicago
Chicago Aqua Hotel
Chicago Hotel Aqua
Chicago Radisson Blu
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Frequently asked questions

Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 60 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 63 per night. Valet parking costs USD 80 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (15-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, FireLake.

What's the area around Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago like?

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is in Downtown Chicago, a short 8-minute walk from Randolph-Wabash Station and 5 minutes' walk from Michigan Avenue. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The outdoor pool area was wonderful, with convenient access to food and drink, and a great location for relaxation. (64 reviews)
  • The property's gym was well-maintained, well-equipped, and a highlight of the property. (19 reviews)
  • The property's indoor pool, hot tub, and spa were wonderful and relaxing, providing a great experience for guests. (13 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

All staff was extremely professional and courteous yet connected with you in a friendly manner. Special thanks to Cynthia who checked us in as well as out and professionally acknowledged a minor issue I had with regard to not being aware of the lack of a refrigerator in room. Very much appreciated.
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