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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5-star property
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 1-855-201-7819

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4.0 out of 5
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"Overall stay was great but i booked a room with a tub and a balcony and was not given that, I figured once we went in the room and realized we had no ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 20 Jul 2020

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Hotel Description

4.5-star luxury hotel near Chicago Riverwalk

Central Chicago getaway

At this The Loop hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Chicago Riverwalk and Grant Park, both within a 5-minute walk. Chicago Theatre and Millennium Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 13 conference rooms, as well as the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the 24-hour health club and conveniences like a 24-hour front desk and barbecue grills.

Free WiFi, flat-screen TVs

Along with free WiFi, the 334 guestrooms offer room service and flat-screen TVs. Coffee/tea makers, free local calls, and free bottled water are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$170* Per night/room May 16 - May 17

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

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

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago ratings based on 23 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Everyone (11) Couples (4) Family (9)
5 out of 5

Posted by on Sep 27, 2020

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Oct 19, 2020 by Jim Marino, General Manager

We are excited that you enjoyed your stay and shared your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

1 out of 5

Posted by on Sep 6, 2020

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Oct 19, 2020 by Jim Marino, General Manager

Thank you for staying with us and sharing your feedback. We are sorry that your stay did not exceed your expectations and we always strive to learn and improve for our guests.

3 out of 5
Overall stay was great but i booked a room with a tub and a balcony and was not given that, I figured once we went in the room and realized we had no balcony they would not move us since we where already in the room and they would have to sanitize due to covid. I will ask about it first in the future.

Posted by , from Minooka il on Jul 20, 2020

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Jul 20, 2020 by Jim M, General Manager

Dear Robert, Thank you for your review and for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize that your guest room did not live up to expectations. Prior to your next visit, we welcome you to contact us to discuss different guest room types to ensure that you end up with exactly the room you would like. We look forward to the next opportunity to welcome you.

2 out of 5
Well I realize that there is COVID but the staff was unfriendly. There was not notification upon check in that there was going to be no room attention at all. When I needed trash removal and new towels they acted like it was an inconvenience. The pool was full of people that I find difficult to believe were all staying at the hotel. Lots of young kids having birthday parties. The amount they charge for a room is over priced. It is nothing special and will not stay there again.

Posted by , from Denver, CO on Jul 6, 2020

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Jul 8, 2020 by Jim M, General Manager

Dear Amy, Thank you for your review and for taking the time to share your comments. We sincerely apologize that you felt as if your requests were an inconvenience - our team is always happy to assist with these matters, and we regret to hear that we fell short. Regarding the outdoor pool, it is open to hotel guests and Aqua residents. Should your travels bring you back to the area, we hope for another opportunity to exceed your expectations.

3 out of 5
I did not like the bathroom. There is no locking door (just a sliding door).

Posted by on Nov 17, 2019

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Nov 22, 2019 by Jim M, General Manager

Thank you for your review. Your feedback regarding the bathroom is highly appreciated as we are always searching for ways to improve. We hope for the opportunity to welcome you again soon.

3 out of 5
Very noisy hotel. We could hear people in the halls all throughout the night. Could have just been the location of our room i suppose. Hotel location was excellent though.

Posted by on Nov 11, 2019

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Nov 14, 2019 by Jim M, General Manager

Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We understand how important a quiet environment is and apologize that you were able to hear others in the hall from your guest room. Your feedback helps us prevent situations such as this in the future. We hope for another opportunity to exceed your expectations.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 15, 2019

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Oct 15, 2019 by Jim Marino, General Manager

Thank you for staying with us and providing feedback. We are excited that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

5 out of 5
Nice pool, would be nicer if there was a small area for the dog to hang, away from pool and jacuzzi.

Posted by on Sep 22, 2019

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Sep 22, 2019 by Marta Kozlowska, Assistant Front Office Manager

Thank you for your feed back, that is a great suggestion. Have you checked out the beautiful dog park behind the property? Hope to see you back soon!

4 out of 5
Overall, our stay was very good. The location is safe and conveniently located. The outdoor pool was amazing! The staff went above and beyond and were extremely friendly. The only reason I did not give this hotel 5 stars was because there was a big ball of hair on the bathroom floor that I had to clean up. The balcony door was left unlocked and I felt like that was a little unsafe. I was surprised there were no robes in the room for being a nicer hotel. And DO NOT eat at the restaurant downstairs in the hotel. The food wasn't good. The drinks weren't any better. And the service was sooooo slow. They brought my meal out 15 minutes before the rest of my party. Honestly, it was the worst dining experience we've ever had in Chicago. Such a waste of time and money. Awful.

Posted by on Sep 16, 2019

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Sep 17, 2019 by Jim Marino, General Manager

Thank you for staying with us and providing feedback. We are sorry that the restaurant did not deliver the experience you were looking for but will continue to train and improve our service.

5 out of 5
We really appreciated the comfortable seating in the lobby. I didn't like pay parking as a guest perhaps validate parking.

Posted by on Aug 14, 2019

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Aug 14, 2019 by Jim Marino, General Manager

Thank you for staying with us. We are excited that you enjoyed you stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

About the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Location 221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 13 to May 31:

  • One of the swimming pools

Property Features

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers its guests an indoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/café on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 28000 square feet (2601 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. For a fee, parking is available. This 4.5-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 334 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 28000 sq ft of conference space
  • 2601 sq m of conference space
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Airport: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (30 km / 18.6 mi)
  • Train station: Millennium Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Metro station: Randolph-Wabash Station (0.7 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Refrigerator available
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Basketball on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • In-room accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 per room (weight limit: 60 lbs)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. 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. 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 SafeStay (AHLA - USA) and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • 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)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • UnionPay
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Safety Protocol (Radisson)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will 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

The resort fee includes:

  • Pool access
  • Spa access
  • Health club access
  • Fitness center access
  • Business center/computer access
  • Internet access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 18 and USD 75 per person (approximately)
  • Self parking fee: USD 51 per night
  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Aqua Hotel Chicago
  • Chicago Aqua Hotel
  • Chicago Hotel Aqua
  • Chicago Radisson Blu
  • Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua
  • Hotel Aqua Chicago
  • Radisson Blu Aqua
  • Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago
  • Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
  • Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
  • Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago
  • Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Hotel
  • Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Chicago
  • Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Hotel Chicago

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, 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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