Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Dive into the rich culture of downtown Chicago from the striking Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, minutes from the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and Navy Pier. Designed by famed architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects, our hotel places guests in the heart of the city, surrounded by noteworthy...

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Address

221 N Columbus Dr (btwn E Wacker Dr & E Randolph St) Chicago , IL 60601 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Free

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Brett W.

At 859 feet (262 m), the Aqua Tower is the tenth tallest structure in Chicago. The novel design is by Studio/Gang/Architects and Loewenberg Architects. It contains residences and hotel space.

Matt Mitchell

Beautiful hotel centrally located in downtown Chicago within walking distance of all the major sites. Honestly, it felt like staying in one of those hotels you'd see in a James Bond movie . #fantastic

Men's Health Mag

One of Chicago’s newest hotels touts an 8,000 square-foot gym along with a 25-meter indoor lap pool , hardwood basketball court , and 1/5-mile running trail . Read more

Chicago Architecture Info

Don't huddle inside like a cubicle-dweller. Bring your laptop to the pool because there's two power points in each of the cabanas! Way to make your coworkers jealous while you're on a business trip! Read more

Kristopher Saim

If you are looking for a swanky , well-appointed hotel , look no further. The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is AMAZING. The rooms w/ 180 degree balconies provide awesome city views . Check out the Filini bar .

Grady Twohig

Great hotel . Lots of outlets, tv 's with on screen guides, toilets with 2 flushing options, RFID keys vs. magnetic, all HBO channels, easy parking , and CVS next door.

Kelly Kniewel

Grab a cocktail , a book from the Radisson library and cozy up next to the fire in the lobby

Jonathan Ferrera

The tower is a work of art , but the lobby is filled with wonderful design ideas as well .

Otel.com

Try the breakfast within this special design hotel , yummy! The hotel is also perfect for business meetings or special day events .

Cindy Monger

The views , coffee and cocktails . Try the fried avocado in the bar ! Amazing!

Amol K

Love this hotel - great rooms and balcony views .

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

The Blu Aqua Hotel’s curved balconies bow out by as much as 12 feet and allow for 180° views of the magnificent Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.

hooeyspewer .

The North American debut of the modern Radisson Blu Hotels . Pet-friendly hotel next to Lakeshore East Park for easy dog walks :)

Lisa W

Beautiful hotel design. Not the greatest location, but the comfort and style more than make up for it.

T. F. Tierney

The interior spaces are as well designed as the exterior.

Darla Tierney

Love this place! Excellent staff , clean , just beautiful. Views from the balconies are fab.

Cella S.

Great customer service. Everything is great here!!

Andrew Robbins

Elevators In 16th floor our hidden in by mural similar to that in the movie Two men and a baby

Grady Twohig

Eat breakfast at Wildberry . Walking distance...located on Randolph just around the corner.

Vishal Shah

Great rooms and great customer service

ben bailey

Great location. Fab rooms cool pool!

Oliver Carl

Rooms are great

Kelen Evans

This is a beautiful hotel . Visit the fire station next door and show your support.

Ryan Whitehead

2 lane lap pool ; if you like to swim when you travel, great choice. BYO paddles and buoy.

Ricky Potts

The hotel changes bed linens every two days. If you want the linens changed every day, place this card on the bed.

Gianmaria Bellorini

Very cool hotel , checked in last monday. But one thing, supposedly I have one free breakfast after 3 consecutive check-ins... this was not honoured...

Maria Sabatini

this is the most stylishly hip hotel lobby in chicago...and free wifi

ben bailey

The pool, the views !

Jane W.

Very chic . Get there early to get a booth because the acoustics are rather weird.

Kristin Stocke

Get a spot by the kiddy pool. They keep the sun the longest.

Matthew Ronk

Try the restaurant , Filini !! Awesome hotel !!

Lindsay Bigs

love the amazing art in here

Jaeyoon Chung

House keeping cleans the room toooooo late

Eduardo Cavalieri

Great rooms!! Your GPS will get you lost to arrive here.

Wael J

Cool parking rates.

Romney Edwards

Be prepared for $61 overnight parking

Evan[Bu]

Facts are facts folks, it's still just a Radisson. The jury is still out.

Tiffany T

Pretty hotel ... But god housekeeping and hotel pool bar needs some damn work!

Vicky Chang

Beautiful!

Sarah Beth

The hallways have the best artwork.

David Mahmarian

Discounted rates for families of Aqua residents.

Gianmaria Bellorini

free HS Wifi Awesome, 1up on NYC hotels

Mingo Squire

Nice hotel

Shabana Chowdhury

Soooo beautiful!

Joanna Nemeth

Gorgeous hotel

Roberto Becerra

No tiene vista al río o lago . El tercer piso tiene un area abierta increíble, incluso un carril especial para correr / caminar entre los rascacielos de la zona. Alberca dentro y fuera del hotel .

Ivs

Muy buen servicio , llegamos muy temprano y nos permitieron hacer check inn antes, cerca de millenium park y variaa opciones para desayunar y almorzar rico cerca.

Neide Senzi

Lindo lobby com design sofisticado

Rose

Radisson Blu Agua !

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6.9
Italian
Filini Restaurant and Bar

Order the olive-oil-poached halibut (Brussels sprouts, wild mushrooms, macadamia nuts) before hitting the downstairs bar with its 100-strong wine collection and spicily-sauced meatballs. - Thrillist

6.5
Lounge
Radisson Blu Aqua Royal Club Lounge

Okay on the lounge bites and drinks, but a nice ambiance. - Amol K

9.4
Hotel
Chicago Athletic Association

Awesome hotel! You eill love the view and staff is really great! - Betty Victoria

8.1
Hotel
theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel

Great design here. Rooms are modern and unique. Tasty (and large) breakfasts. - Daniel Bernardo

8.0
Hotel
Palmer House - A Hilton Hotel

The atrium in this place is just WOW! So beautiful. Rooms are well equipped and modern. Staff as always at a Hilton property were helpful and friendly. Good location. - Paddy

9.6
Park
Millennium Park

Great venue surrounded by trees, a little grass, a little concrete, picnic tables & chairs...and of course great music. - Kay Burnett

8.8
Pizza
Giordano's

Great deep dish pizza! Whatever ingredients you choose, you won't regret it. It does take 45 min, so if you can't wait, call ahead - Eva ???? Banova

9.0
Breakfast
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe

Thank you Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe, for being an outstanding place to soothe my hunger. The Intelligentsia Caramel Machiatto, Sizzling Skillet with all the meat and Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes was A - Heitor Tashiro Sergent