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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

4.5-star property
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 1800 796 370
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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Chicago awaits you at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, and a 24-hour gym.

The restaurant, FireLake, is open for lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free pool cabanas, and pool loungers. 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) of event facilities include 13 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center and limo/town car service. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-star Downtown Chicago hotel include Chicago Riverwalk and Grant Park.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$322* Per night/room 12 May - 13 May

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador)

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 2 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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 a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center, 13 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 27997 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
  • 27997 sq ft of conference space
  • 2601 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • 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
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Millennium Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Metro station: Randolph-Wabash Station (0.7 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and laptop-compatible safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • 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 lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

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 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, 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. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free - maximum age 17
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation 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
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • 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 sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 30.52 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'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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18–75 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 59 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 75 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

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
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  • Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
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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.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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 (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Key Eco-Rating Programme
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