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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador)
52 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Room, 1 King Bed, View (NonSmoking - Accessible)
Room with view
33 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View
Room with view
33 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
33 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View
Room with view
37 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking )
33 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
37 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )
Room with view
33 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking - Accessible)
Room with view
37 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking )
37 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View
33 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )
Room with view
37 square metres
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with a 24-hour health club

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, just a 5-minute walk from Michigan Avenue and 5 minutes by foot from Millennium Park. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grant Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 334 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

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 17:

  • One of the swimming pools

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • ATM/banking
  • Total number of rooms - 334
  • Number of floors - 18
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built – 2011
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 27997
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2601
  • Number of meeting rooms - 13
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour health club
  • Electric car charging station
  • Art gallery on site
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Covered parking
  • Covered parking
  • Food and water bowls

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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Arabic
  • Polish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Braille signage
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Basketball on site
  • Segway rental/tour nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • 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
  • Pool hoist on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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. 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 75 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 59 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 78 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.

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September.

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 8:00 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).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Key Eco-Rating Programme
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