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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL

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221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601, United States

+1 312 565 5258

$179+

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL - Chicago - Building

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Overall guest ratings

8.8/10 Excellent

Based on 3030 reviews

Review highlights

Vibe

9.2
Location

8.6
Breakfast

6.3
Value for money

4.4

Good to know

Comfortable beds
Modern Hotel
Friendly service
Nice building

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About

Situated near the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River in the Lakeshore East Development Award Winning Aqua Tower, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is surrounded by Chicagos biggest tourist attractions, including Millennium Park, Navy Pier and the fabulous shopping of Michigan Avenues Magnificent Mile. Connected to the Chicago Pedway system and surrounded by incredible views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline. Recipient of the 2013-2016 Presidents Award. 2015-2016-2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner

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Overall Rating

8.8 Excellent

Based on 3,030 reviews

Vibe

9.2

Location

8.6

Wellness Area

8.4

Service

8.3

Pool

8.0

Amenities

7.7

WiFi

7.1

Room

6.6

Cleanliness

6.4

Food

6.4

Breakfast

6.3

Value for money

4.4

Overall Rating

8.8 Excellent

Based on 1,666 reviews

Vibe

9.2

Location

8.8

Wellness Area

8.6

Service

8.1

Pool

7.7

WiFi

6.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Breakfast

6.3

Room

6.2

Food

6.0

Value for money

4.5

Overall Rating

8.9 Excellent

Based on 939 reviews

Vibe

9.2

Location

8.8

Amenities

8.2

Service

8.2

Wellness Area

8.0

Pool

7.6

Comfort

6.1

Room

5.8

Food

5.7

Breakfast

5.7

Cleanliness

5.6

Value for money

3.9

Overall Rating

9.0 Excellent

Based on 272 reviews

Vibe

9.3

Location

8.6

Wellness Area

8.4

Service

8.3

Amenities

7.8

Room

6.3

Cleanliness

6.1

Food

6.0

Breakfast

5.9

Value for money

4.0

Overall Rating

8.9 Excellent

Based on 151 reviews

Vibe

9.2

Location

8.8

Wellness Area

8.6

Service

8.3

Amenities

7.2

Room

6.4

Food

6.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Value for money

4.6

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beautiful hotel

navy pier

outdoor pool

fitness center

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clean modern

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expensive parking

modern sleek

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nice view

room was a little smaller

downtown chicago

staff beautiful

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9.7

Cons: Its just 18 floors

Reviewed Oct 2014

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9.7

Pros: Large and full service yet not corporate-looking and bland.

Cons: Very slow elevator.

Reviewed Apr 2017

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10.0

Lovend it

Pros: Modern room, loved the shower..

Cons: Found the room servicw menu limited, very few items.

Reviewed Mar 2015

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8.0

Pros: Beautiful hotel all around. Incredible pool deck, one of the best I've seen, Upscale, and very clean.

Cons: The noise from fire station nearby meant that we had to keep the balcony door closed and so it was a waste to pay the extra money for a balcony you can't enjoy. Very expensive parking.

Reviewed Sep 2015

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8.3

Pros: room was excellent - very comfortable bed

Cons: restaurant was nothing special - for location of the hotel it was poorly situated and did not take advantage of this location and offer a view of the park or of the lake

Reviewed Aug 2014

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10.0

Pros: The room was great and the amenities were awesome. Great location, only a few minutes from Michigan Ave and Millenium Park. It would be hard to return to Chicago and stay anywhere else!

Reviewed Sep 2014

review from
10.0

Pros: Loved the view of the city from our balcony. Also, the rain shower was great! It was the perfect location to all the tourist attractions of the city. Would definitely stay here again!

Cons: The cost of parking was a bit overpriced.

Reviewed Oct 2014

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10.0

Great Location

Pros: Location, interior design, amenities

Reviewed Apr 2016

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9.6

Pros: I hosted a meeting while I was there and their banquet staff was exceptional! They were able to make changes last minute. If they didn't know the answer to a question they found out for me. They were always smiling and always on top of every detail without my asking.

Cons: The side chair & mattress were a little harder than I prefer.

Reviewed Sep 2014

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6.2

room was unavailable

Pros: Booked through kayak the day of to arrive and no record of my booking at hotel. Card was swiped twice, so I had to wait past my stay for the authorization to fall off for the $700 charge. It was a messy situation and one that shouldn't happen while I am taking a break.

Reviewed Jun 2015

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7.6

Pros: Cool looking. Hotel corridors unique in a good way. Room comfortable. Balcony nice but should have bad small chairs.

Cons: Bar uncomfortable and staff had stiff personalities. Facilty confusing.

Reviewed Sep 2014

review from
10.0

Pros: The staff were EXCELLENT! I was there for a small event and Dominic took perfect care of us. Loved my stay!

Reviewed Jul 2014

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9.7

Cons: Its just 18 floors

Reviewed Oct 2014

review from
9.7

Pros: Large and full service yet not corporate-looking and bland.

Cons: Very slow elevator.

Reviewed Apr 2017

review from
10.0

Lovend it

Pros: Modern room, loved the shower..

Cons: Found the room servicw menu limited, very few items.

Reviewed Mar 2015

review from
10.0

Pros: The room was great and the amenities were awesome. Great location, only a few minutes from Michigan Ave and Millenium Park. It would be hard to return to Chicago and stay anywhere else!

Reviewed Sep 2014

review from
10.0

Pros: Loved the view of the city from our balcony. Also, the rain shower was great! It was the perfect location to all the tourist attractions of the city. Would definitely stay here again!

Cons: The cost of parking was a bit overpriced.

Reviewed Oct 2014

review from
10.0

Great Location

Pros: Location, interior design, amenities

Reviewed Apr 2016

review from
9.6

Pros: I hosted a meeting while I was there and their banquet staff was exceptional! They were able to make changes last minute. If they didn't know the answer to a question they found out for me. They were always smiling and always on top of every detail without my asking.

Cons: The side chair & mattress were a little harder than I prefer.

Reviewed Sep 2014

review from
10.0

Pros: The staff were EXCELLENT! I was there for a small event and Dominic took perfect care of us. Loved my stay!

Reviewed Jul 2014

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8.0

Pros: Beautiful hotel all around. Incredible pool deck, one of the best I've seen, Upscale, and very clean.

Cons: The noise from fire station nearby meant that we had to keep the balcony door closed and so it was a waste to pay the extra money for a balcony you can't enjoy. Very expensive parking.

Reviewed Sep 2015

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8.3

Pros: room was excellent - very comfortable bed

Cons: restaurant was nothing special - for location of the hotel it was poorly situated and did not take advantage of this location and offer a view of the park or of the lake

Reviewed Aug 2014

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7.6

Pros: Cool looking. Hotel corridors unique in a good way. Room comfortable. Balcony nice but should have bad small chairs.

Cons: Bar uncomfortable and staff had stiff personalities. Facilty confusing.

Reviewed Sep 2014

review from

6.2

room was unavailable

Pros: Booked through kayak the day of to arrive and no record of my booking at hotel. Card was swiped twice, so I had to wait past my stay for the authorization to fall off for the $700 charge. It was a messy situation and one that shouldn't happen while I am taking a break.

Reviewed Jun 2015

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