Luxury hotel with indoor pool, near Millennium Park
8.0 out of 10 Very Good
8.0/10 Very Good
Property highlights
Pool
Pet friendly
Parking available
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning
The price is $187
$187
Price available on 9/24/2023
221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601
Main amenities
Housekeeping (on request)
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Breakfast available
24-hour health club
Valet parking
Self parking
Seasonal outdoor pool
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
For families
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Garden
Room options
View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
400 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking )
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (NonSmoking )
350 sq ft
Park view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking )
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Park View (NonSmoking )
400 sq ft
Park view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )
Room, 1 King Bed, City View (NonSmoking )
350 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )
Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking )
400 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View
350 sq ft
Park view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador)
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Ambassador)
559 sq ft
Park view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
350 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View
350 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, View (NonSmoking - Accessible)
Room, 1 King Bed, View (NonSmoking - Accessible)
350 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, View
400 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking - Accessible)
Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (NonSmoking - Accessible)
400 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
About this area
What's nearby
In Downtown Chicago
Millennium Park - 5 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk - 7 min walk
Chicago Theatre - 8 min walk
Grant Park - 9 min walk
Art Institute of Chicago - 10 min walk
Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk
Lake Michigan - 12 min walk
Navy Pier - 21 min walk
Willis Tower - 25 min walk
Field Museum of Natural History - 31 min walk
Getting around
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 28 min drive
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 46 min drive
Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 2 min drive
Millennium Station - 7 min walk
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 16 min walk
Randolph-Wabash Station - 8 min walk
State Station - 8 min walk
Lake Station - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Swissotel Chicago - 2 min walk
Swissôtel Chicago Lobby Lounge - 3 min walk
The Northman Beer & Cider Garden Riverwalk - 10 min walk
BIG Bar - 4 min walk
Columbus Tap - 1 min walk
Map
About this property
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Millennium Park and Chicago Riverwalk. Guests can hang out at the indoor pool or seasonal outdoor pool, or grab a bite to eat at FireLake, which serves lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour health club, and a 24-hour fitness center. The pool and restaurant get good marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Randolph-Wabash Station is 8 minutes and State Station is 8 minutes.
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA) and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Contactless room service is available
Safety measures
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.
At a glance
Hotel size
334 rooms
Arranged over 18 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time from 3 PM - midnight
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (USD 59 per night)
Covered onsite valet parking (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Basketball
Pool table
Beach nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
13 meeting rooms
Conference space (28000 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Free pool cabanas
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2011
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
Fireplace in lobby
24-hour health club
An indoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Art gallery on site
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible 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
Room amenities
Be entertained
Cable/satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
FireLake - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
Resort fee: USD 29.36 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Business center/computer access
Fitness center access
Health club access
In-room bottled water
Internet access (may be limited)
Pool access
Spa access (may be limited)
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 18–75 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 13 to May 31:
One of the swimming pools
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100