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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Chicago Illinois
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 13 to May 17:

  • One of the swimming pools

Unlock the rhythm of city life from your stylish sanctuary at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, where urban exploration begins, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 5 minutes by foot from Millennium Park. This luxury hotel is 9 minutes walk to Chicago Riverwalk and 15 minutes walk to Lake Michigan.

Downtown living meets comfort through room service, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, air conditioning, a private balcony, cable & satellite channels, in-room coffee & tea facilities and a fully-stocked minibar, with sleek urban design. Conveniences include a desk, wheelchair-accessibility, an iron and ironing board, a phone and an in-room safe.

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Property Details

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 wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Number of meeting rooms - 13
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2601
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Electric car charging station
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Basketball on site
  • Covered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Covered parking
  • Ballroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Art gallery on site
  • 24-hour health club
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 27997
  • 24-hour business center
  • Year Built - 2011
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 334
  • Number of floors - 18

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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)

Other details

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 served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Chicago? This hotel has 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 13 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Maggie Daley Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Michigan Avenue - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Millennium Park - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Aon Center - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Chicago Riverwalk - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Michigan Avenue Bridge - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cloud Gate - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Chicago Theatre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
State Street - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Chicago Cultural Center - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Grant Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Marina City - 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
The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 20.9 km / 13 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 30 km / 18.6 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 42.4 km / 26.3 mi
The preferred airport for Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).

  • The seasonal pool will be open from June to September.
  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Safety Protocol (Radisson)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Beach nearby
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Green Key Global

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 60
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 27
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Resort 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.

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60601, United States
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