Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour health club and a 24-hour business center

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November 2025

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December 2025

Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers - Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago (Chicago)

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, along the Chicago Riverwalk, offers a retreat from city life. Relax in the rooftop garden, warm up by the fireplace, appreciate local artwork in the gallery, shoot hoops on the basketball court, or lounge in cabanas by the pools.

VIP Access

Excellent

Popular amenities

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Room options

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Tonight

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Tomorrow

Nov 7 - Nov 8

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

350 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

350 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

400 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

400 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Separate bedroom

Bidet

559 sq ft
1 bedroom
Park view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

350 sq ft
Park view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

400 sq ft
Park view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Good

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

350 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

400 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601

What's nearby

Millennium Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Michigan Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Art Institute of Chicago - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Navy Pier - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Swissôtel - ‬4 min walk
‪American Craft Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
‪Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - ‬4 min walk
‪ChiBar - ‬6 min walk
‪Sheraton Lobby Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Luxury hotel near Michigan Avenue

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.

Additional perks include:

A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with free cabanas and sun loungers
Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, express check-out, and a front-desk safe
Multilingual staff, 13 meeting rooms, and laundry services
Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location

Room features

All 334 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean 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
Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and cable channels

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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$211 nightly

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

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 80 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

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: 3 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

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

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 26.00 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 80 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)

Property is also known as

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Chicago Aqua Hotel

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Chicago Radisson Blu

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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–10:00 PM. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from October 13 to May 17.

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

As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago on Nov 23, 2025 start from $139.92, 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 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 at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago?

Self parking is available for USD 63 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 80 per night.

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

Check-in start time: 3 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 10-minute walk of Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, and Chicago Riverwalk. Grant Park and Chicago Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes by foot and State Station is 8 minutes.

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Oct 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent Location and beautiful views from the rooms!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle Jolene

Sep 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice hotel, soft beds, nice room. 10 out of 10 highly recommend and would I would definitely stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Sep 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Love this place

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilibeth

Oct 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The balcony was nice

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Oct 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was pristine! So clean and comfortable. We had breakfast in the morning. The food was so good and served hot!!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Aug 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel was beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany Ann

Oct 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful front desk staff, housekeeping and valet parking! Thanks for being kind and friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Nov 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room. Breakfast was good. Service time a bit slow one of the days. Overall staff is very helpful. Room was clean and very nice

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Nov 3, 2025

Very good

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HUGH

Jul 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Oct 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

For my first time there I was impressed, starting with the concierge she was nice and reiterated how much I was going to love this room and she was right.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Sep 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Check in was quick and easy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Sep 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very beautiful clean place

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Sep 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Close to everything

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Jul 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel and in the most convenient location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Sep 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location. Clean. Great staff.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Aug 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Close to bean and shopping!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Sep 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We had a fabulous time - great hotel & all the amenities were great (outside pool, fitness center, restaurant, etc). Wonderful location - we walked everywhere. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025