Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL

4 stars
221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Chicago, IL
+1 312 565 5258
7,9
Good
based on 2469 reviews
2 469 reviews
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Sat 21/2
1 room, 2 guests
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R2 284
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Nightly total
King room
R2 284
Queen room
R2 286
Standard Room
R2 494
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Overview

A 10-minute walk from Randolph Wabash Railway Station, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago has a convenient setting, making it an ideal base while visiting Chicago. It is a short walk from the Chicago Theater, Millennium Park and the Michigan Avenue Bridge, and showcases views of Lake Michigan.

Guests can soak up the sun on the terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. Guests can take advantage of the recreational facilities on offer, such as a Jacuzzi, an indoor pool and a sauna.

Including a bath menu, the hotel's rooms offer 4-star accommodation. They all include a mini bar, a spa bath and tea and coffee making facilities.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago provides a range of meal options with on-site restaurants, Downtown Chicago and Filini Restaurant. There is also the added advantage of an in-house restaurant.

The hotel is surrounded by the area's well-known sightseeing attractions, nightlife and shops, and Magnificent Mile is within walking distance. Grant Park and Clark-Lake Railway Station are within walking distance.

7,9
Good rating
Based on 2 469 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL

Fri 20/2
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Sat 21/2
Deluxe room
1 king bed
R3 222
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
R2 494
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R2 500
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R2 676
nightly with fees
Double room
bed type unknown
R4 066
nightly with fees
Queen room
2 queen beds
R2 286
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
R2 396
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
R2 421
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
R2 284
nightly with fees
1 king bed
R2 372
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R2 396
nightly with fees
Executive room
1 king bed
R6 051
nightly with fees
1 king bed
R6 051
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL

  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • TV

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Accessible parking
  • No smoking
  • Lower bathroom sink

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Basics

  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Garden

Things to do

  • Basketball court
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire
  • Game room
  • Pool table

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer

Health and safety

  • First-aid kit
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Kids meals

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL

7,9
Good
2469 verified ratings
Wonderful
1246
Very good
374
Good
283
Okay
148
Fair
167
Mediocre
74
Poor
177

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and amenities, but many expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness and service. Issues such as dirty rooms, lack of room service, and unhelpful staff were frequently mentioned, detracting from the overall experience.
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Location10 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
Cleanliness1.5 out of 10
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Wonderful
Rami, Dec 2025
We had an incident on first day when we arrived. However, management (Daniel and Gigi) went beyond to make sure that our stay was excellent. Will definitely return back to this facility in the future.
10
Wonderful
Kelvin, Nov 2024
Fantastic gym with indoor lap swimming pool. In Chicago, this is difficult to find!
7.4
Good
Alex, Jul 2019
Pros (+) Location of hotel was perfect for the activities our family was interested in.
Cons (-) Room remained humid and warm for the entirety of our stay. Thermostat read 65° and it was definitely no where near that temperature in the room. We also had to do everything short of beg to have the trash cans emptied and new towels brought to the room.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Feb 2018
Pros (+) The hotel was gorgeous. Room was spacious and clean. Workout facility was very good as was all the staff we encountered.
Cons (-) Noisy neighbors, the fan in the heating system was very loud and there was a intermittent, unidentifiable tapping sound that kept us awake most of the night. I know the hotel has little control over who we get for neighbors and likely would have moved us if we would have called to complain but neither one of us wanted to disturb the other by calling down to the front desk in the middle of the nigh...
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8.0
Very good
Tim, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Beautiful hotel.Clean and very modern.
Cons (-) Parking was awful. Took forever to find and poor signs to tell us when we were there. They would do very well to consider some sort of valet parking. Don't know if I could stay there again, just because of the parking.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2017
Pros (+) Large and full service yet not corporate-looking and bland.
Cons (-) Very slow elevator.
10
Wonderful
Trina, Apr 2016
Pros (+) Location, interior design, amenities

Location

221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue Bridge400 m
  • Millennium Park0.4 km
  • Chicago Theater0.6 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago0.8 km
  • Magnificent Mile1 km
  • Michigan Avenue1 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art1.2 km
  • Grant Park1.2 km
  • Chicago Board of Trade Building1.4 km
  • Navy Pier1.5 km
  • Willis Tower1.5 km
  • River North1.6 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL

  • Where is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL located?

    Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL is located at 221 North Columbus Drive in Loop, 1,3 km from the centre of Chicago. Michigan Avenue Bridge is the closest landmark to Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL.

  • How far is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL from the airport?

    Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL is 15,2 km from Chicago Midway.

  • Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL have a pool?

    Yes, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL has a pool on-site.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7,4
1,3 km
Chicago Midway
15,2 km

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