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8.1/10 Wonderful | 1948 Reviews
4.5-star hotel
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago

221 North Columbus Drive, 60601, · Chicago, United States View Map

8.1 Wonderful 1948 Reviews View Map

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Great food & dining
  • Great Swimming pool
  • Located in heart of Chicago

About Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

A high-rise stay where modern rooms, standout architecture, and full amenities shape the experience.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago rises within one of the city’s most recognizable towers, blending bold architecture with a contemporary hotel experience. The design carries through from exterior to interior, with open spaces, clean lines, and a focus on light and movement. Rooms are arranged to support both rest and productivity, offering a balance between comfort and functionality. Amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, and on-site dining are integrated into the daily rhythm, making transitions between activities seamless. Clear policies guide services and access, ensuring consistency even during busy periods. It’s a property that combines design, convenience, and a central downtown location.

Top Amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

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Explore Chicago Downtown Hotel Rooms

Stay in Chicago - Rooms for Every Budget

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In every room: TV · Coffee/tea machine · Refrigerator

No photo yet King Suite with Park View - Non-smoking 1 King bed

King Suite with Park View - Non-smoking

500 ft²

This suite has air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Park view Air conditioning Desk
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No photo yet Standard Room J

Standard Room J

400 ft²

This air-conditioned suite includes a dining area, a TV with cable channels a tea and coffee maker and a seating area.

Bath or Shower Seating area Air conditioning
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No photo yet King Room with City View - Non-Smoking 1 King bed

King Room with City View - Non-Smoking

351 ft²

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

City view Bath or Shower Air conditioning
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No photo yet Ambassador King Suite with Park View - Non-Smoking 1 King bed

Ambassador King Suite with Park View - Non-Smoking

565 ft²

The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels.

Park view Bath or Shower Air conditioning
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No photo yet Premium King Room with Park View - Non-Smoking 1 King bed

Premium King Room with Park View - Non-Smoking

351 ft²

This double room has air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Park view Air conditioning Desk
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No photo yet Executive King Room - Non-Smoking 1 King bed

Executive King Room - Non-Smoking

351 ft²

This double room has air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Air conditioning Desk Nonsmoking
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No photo yet Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking 2 Queen beds

Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

400 ft²

The quadruple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, heating, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Air conditioning Desk Nonsmoking
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No photo yet King Room with Balcony and City View - Non-Smoking 1 King bed

King Room with Balcony and City View - Non-Smoking

351 ft²

This double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

City view Air conditioning Desk
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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago at a glance

Location, travel times, listing details and guest feedback

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is in the Loop at 221 North Columbus Drive. Millennium Station is a short walk away.

What guests say

Summary of recent guest reviews

Balcony rooms look out over the city, and guests praise the views from their rooms. The hotel’s distinctive architecture and outdoor pool also get positive mentions.

Often praised

  • Key-card floor access
  • Quick Wi-Fi
  • On-site restaurant
  • Helpful valet staff

Good to know

  • Elevator waits can be long at busy times.
  • The parking garage can be confusing to navigate.
  • Pool and hot tub availability can vary.

Quick facts

Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 13.2 mi by road, about 25 min by car without traffic (route computed 29 Oct 2026)
Station nearby
Millennium Station (rail station): 0.3 mi, about 5 min walk (route computed 29 Oct 2026)
Site of Fort Dearborn
0.4 mi, about 7 min walk (route computed 29 Oct 2026)
Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite
0.4 mi, about 10 min walk (route computed 29 Oct 2026)

Places of Attractions nearby

Explore the best attractions, shopping destinations, and important places near Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago.

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Attractions

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  • Cloud Gate64 ft
  • Loop Tour Train0.2 mi
  • Chicago Cultural Center0.3 mi
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  • McCormick-Tribune Ice Rink0.3 mi
  • McCormick Tribune Ice Rink0.3 mi
  • Wendella Sightseeing Boats0.3 mi
  • Magnificent Mile0.3 mi
  • State Street Retail Historic0.4 mi
  • Harry Caray's0.5 mi
  • ESPN Zone0.5 mi

Other

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  • McDonald s Cycle Center729 ft
  • Mercury the Skyline Cruiseline0.2 mi
  • Chicago s First Lady Architectural Tours0.2 mi
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  • Union Base-Ball Grounds (historical)0.2 mi
  • Chicago Public Library0.3 mi
  • Chicago Office of Tourism - Cultural Center0.3 mi
  • Cityfront Plaza0.3 mi
  • Herald Square0.3 mi
  • Monroe Harbor0.4 mi
  • Macy's Department Store0.4 mi
  • Shops at Northbridge0.4 mi
  • Arts Club of Chicago0.5 mi

Spas

1
  • Spa Di La Fronza Salon763 ft

Train Stations

1
  • Millennium Station942 ft
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Colleges and Universities

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  • Scupe0.2 mi
  • Institute For Clinical Social Work0.2 mi
  • Adler School Of Professional Psychology Inc0.3 mi
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  • National-Louis University0.4 mi
  • Institute For Psychoanalysis0.4 mi
  • International Academy Of Merchandising & Design Ltd0.5 mi
  • Art Institute of Chicago0.5 mi
  • Loyola University Chicago0.5 mi
  • Argosy Education Group Inc0.6 mi
  • DePaul University0.6 mi

Historical Buildings

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  • Carbide and Carbon Building0.2 mi
  • Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite0.3 mi
  • Wrigley Building0.3 mi
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  • Marshall Field and Company Building0.4 mi
  • Reliance Building Hotel Burnham0.4 mi
  • Reliance Building0.4 mi
  • Time Life Building0.4 mi
  • Sullivan Center0.5 mi
  • House Of Blues - Chicago0.5 mi
  • Lakeside Veterans Administration Hospital0.6 mi

Museums and Art Galleries

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  • Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum0.2 mi
  • Alusia0.3 mi
  • Gallery 370.3 mi
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  • McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum0.3 mi
  • The Art Institute of Chicago0.4 mi
  • F Magazine0.4 mi
  • Museum of Contemporary Art0.4 mi
  • Betty Rymer Gallery0.5 mi
  • Hancock Observatory0.5 mi
  • Musee Americain0.6 mi

National Parks

2
  • Millennium Park0.3 mi
  • Navy Pier Park0.6 mi

Monuments and Landmarks

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  • Michigan Ave Bridge0.3 mi
  • Chicago Vietnam Veterans Memorial0.3 mi
  • Tribune Tower0.3 mi
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  • Chicago Tribune Tower0.4 mi
  • Marina City0.4 mi
  • Picasso Statue0.5 mi
  • Lake Point Tower0.6 mi
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital0.6 mi

Theatres

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  • Chicago Theater0.3 mi
  • Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre0.4 mi
  • Ford Center Theater0.4 mi
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  • Goodman Theatre0.5 mi
  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra0.5 mi
  • Bank of America Theatre0.5 mi
  • La Salle Bank Theatre0.5 mi

Famous Streets

3
  • Theatre District0.4 mi
  • Macy s on State Street0.4 mi
  • Streeterville0.5 mi

Amusement Parks

1
  • Amazing Chicago0.4 mi

Stadiums, Arenas, and Racetracks

2
  • Butler Field0.5 mi
  • Chicago House of Blues0.5 mi

Things to do

1
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation0.5 mi

Hospitals

1
  • American Medical Association Headquarters0.5 mi

Shopping Center

1
  • Atrium Mall0.5 mi

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Services & Facilities

77 amenities in 16 categories.

Activities

2 items
  • Game Room
  • Fitness center

Business Facilities

1 item
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfection

7 items
  • Daily disinfection
  • Hygiene certification
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Sterilizing equipment
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas

Entertainment & Family Services

1 item
  • Babysitting/Child Services

Food & Drink

6 items
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Food delivery
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Happy Hour

General

8 items
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Non-smoking property
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dinning
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Elevator
  • Heating in public area
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Languages Spoken

9 items
  • Polish
  • French
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Italian
  • Croatian
  • Russian
  • German
  • Arabic

Media & Technology

2 items
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • TV & Movies/Shows

Miscellaneous

2 items
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Facilities for disabled guests available

Outdoors

5 items
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor recreational features
  • Golf Course

Pool and Spa

4 items
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Spa/sauna
  • outdoor pool
  • indoor pool

Room Facilities

13 items
  • Smoke alarms
  • Refrigerator
  • Air Conditioning
  • balcony/terrace
  • Wooden/Parqueted Flooring
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Ironing amenities
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Cleaning products available
  • Family Rooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Room Service

Safety & security

3 items
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Safety chain and/or latch on doors available

Safety features

1 item
  • First aid kit available

Services & Extras

8 items
  • Tour services
  • Ticket services
  • Desk/workspace available
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • BBQ facilities
  • Laundry services
  • ATM or cash withdraw on site

Transportation

5 items
  • Parking Available
  • On-site parking
  • Valet parking (charges may apply)
  • taxi service
  • Parking available (charges may apply)

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    15:00
  • Check-out
    12:00
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)

Where You’ll Be Staying

Explore Chicago

Located in downtown Chicago near Lakeshore East, the hotel sits close to parks, waterfront attractions, and major city landmarks.

Nearby Attractions:

  • Millennium Park – A central green space known for Cloud Gate and public events, within walking distance.
  • Maggie Daley Park – A nearby recreational park with walking paths and outdoor activities.
  • Chicago Riverwalk – A scenic area along the river with cafés and seating areas.
  • Navy Pier – A popular destination with entertainment, dining, and lake views.
  • Grant Park – A large urban park connecting downtown to the lakefront.

What to Expect Around Here

This part of downtown balances green spaces with high-rise living. It’s active but slightly more open than dense city blocks, with easy access to major attractions.

Check availability and book Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago for a stay in a landmark tower with full amenities in downtown Chicago.

FAQs about Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago

How far is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago from Chicago city center?
The property is about 0.3 mi from Chicago city center in a straight line.
Is breakfast available?
Yes, breakfast is available at the property. Whether it’s included depends on the rate you choose, and each rate shows this before you book. Rooms and rates
Does the property have a pool or fitness center?
Yes, the property has both an indoor and an outdoor pool and a fitness center. All amenities at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available at the property for a fee of USD 51 per day.
Is Wi-Fi available, and is it free?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all areas, including rooms.
How far is the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 9.7 mi away in a straight line.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed, and charges may apply. All policies at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Can I cancel my booking?
Cancellation terms depend on the rate you choose. Each rate shows its terms before you book, so you can compare them.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

8.1 /10
Wonderful
Based on 1948 Reviews
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Waters
Jun 27, 2026
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Carrie
Jun 25, 2026
Wonderful

Superb

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Brandon
Jun 25, 2026
Wonderful

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Vee
Jun 25, 2026
Good

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Wilonda
Jun 24, 2026
V. good

The hotel was cute, clean,... Liked: Location Disliked: The bathroom set up.

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Dining and Coffee Spots Close to Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Located near Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, you'll find an array of delightful dining and coffee spots to suit every taste. Whether you're in the mood for a quick snack or a leisurely meal, the nearby establishments provide a convenient and enjoyable dining experience during your stay in Chicago.

  • Brunch near Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

    Miss Ricky's

    Brunch 3.9/5 0.3 mi away

    203 N Wabash Ave US

  • American near Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

    Land & Lake Kitchen

    American 4.1/5 0.3 mi away

    81 N Upper Wacker Dr US

  • New American near Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

    Atwood

    New American 4.2/5 0.4 mi away

    1 W Washington St US

  • American near Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

    676 Restaurant & Bar

    American 4.5/5 0.6 mi away

    676 Michigan Ave US