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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 US
near Exit 51b on I-94 (~1.3mi)
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Reservations: +1-800-760-7718
4.5 Star Property Near Chicago Riverwalk
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Very Good
4.5/5
Based on 5785 guest reviews
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Number of indoor pools - 1
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Fitness facilities
- Pool hoist on site
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Stair-free path to entrance
- 24-hour fitness facilities
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01/27/2022 - 01/28/2022
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Verified Reviews of Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "One night in Chicago."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Breakfast buffet was excellent. Didn't like mini fridge where you can't keep leftovers.
Brian K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
01-Jan-2020 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Dec 29 to Mon Dec 30 2019 at a $149.11 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
With a stay at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Chicago Riverwalk and 4 minutes by foot from Grant Park. This 4.5-star hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Michigan Avenue and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chicago Theatre.
Grab a bite to eat at FireLake, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Make yourself at home in one of the 334 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Chicago Riverwalk - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Grant Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Aon Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Harris Theater - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Lakefront Trail - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Michigan Avenue - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chicago Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
State Street - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Chicago Cultural Center - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Millennium Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
James M. Nederlander Theatre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Goodman Theater - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
House of Blues Chicago - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Cloud Gate - 1 km / 0.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 29.7 km / 18.5 mi
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 20.6 km / 12.8 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 36.6 km / 22.7 mi
The preferred airport for Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has facilities measuring 28000 square feet (2601 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Green Sustainability
Yes, the hotel is Leed Certified Silver
Amenities you and your pet will enjoy
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Number of meeting rooms - 13
- Conference space size (meters) - 2601
- Swimming pool
- Limo or town car service available
- Free WiFi
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Braille or raised signage
- Assistive listening devices available
- Number of indoor pools - 1
- In-room accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Roll-in shower
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Accessible bathroom
- Fireplace in lobby
- Rooftop terrace
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Multilingual staff
- Handrails in stairways
- Electric car charging station
- Wheelchairs available on site
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Ballroom
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Total number of rooms - 334
- Number of floors - 18
- Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 1
- Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 5
- Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
- Guests must provide health documentation
- Parking height restrictions apply
- Food and water bowls
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Pool hoist on site
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Arcade/game room
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wedding services
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Art gallery on site
- 24-hour health club
- Luggage storage
- Express check-out
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Conference space
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Free pool cabanas
- Terrace
- ATM/banking
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Pool sun loungers
- Conference space size (feet) - 28000
- 24-hour business center
Airport & Shuttle Information
Midway Airport-12 mi, 30 minO'Hare Airport-18 mi, 45 min
Local Shuttle Info: n/a
Breakfast Information
Breakfast Buffet is an additional $27 per person per day, inclusive of tax and gratuity
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Pet maximum weight in lb is 60
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Pet maximum weight in kg is 27
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
allowed for cats and dogs.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Guestroom internet
Misc Fees / Policies
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between USD 18 and USD 75 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 54 per night
- 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'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
- Resort fee: USD 29.36 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Spa access
- Health club access
- Fitness center access
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
- The seasonal pool will be open from June to September.
- Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 8:00 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.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
- Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
- Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
- Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
- Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.
- At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
- The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).
- This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and SafeStay (AHLA - USA).
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly).
Cleaning Policies
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Social distancing measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Masks are compulsory at the property
Contactless food service / room service is available
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
About Radisson Blu
- Sophisticated, high-end brand with innovative lobbies, guestrooms, and public spaces
- Get all of your meeting space needs with breakout rooms, food, and free internet access
- Full-service restaurant and room service
- Business and fitness centers
The Radisson Blu highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Group vs. Individual Rates at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
The chart above shows trends of prices for both our group rates and the best individual traveler prices we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was placed. The best group/meeting rate displayed is 67.0% in the month of April 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $687 in the month of April 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago in a month when rates are lower.
