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About the Hotel
See the world hum along on Columbus Drive from the floor-to-ceiling windows while you sip your new favorite wine at Filini, an authentic Italian restaurant located inside the Radisson Blu Aqua. Let your senses be transported to Italy with every twirl of pasta or bite of burrata as you dine within this upscale, modern eatery boasting exposed brick walls and sleek decor. Perfect for business lunches, romantic dinners or a casual gathering with friends, Filini also features a chic bar decorated with geometric tiles and a backlit display of spirits. Let your adventures begin at the Radisson Blu Aqua, an architectural pinnacle in downtown Chicago near iconic attractions, the Financial District and famous North Michigan Avenue. Take a peek out of your hotel room window and set your sights on your first stop, perhaps Lakeshore East Park, Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. Whether you have your heart set on taking a sightseeing cruise at the Navy Pier, picnicking at Millennium Park or touring the Art Institute of Chicago, our downtown hotel's location near the lakefront provides you easy access to all the Chicago must-sees.
Location
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
221 N Columbus Drive
Chicago, Illinois
60601
Nearest Airport: ORD
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Restaurant
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa Services
- Rooftop Terrace
- Rooftop Pool
- Petting Zoo
- Rooftop Garden
- Interests
- City
- Food & Wine
- Hotels
- Spa
Reviews for Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Great family stay hotel
Location is very prime. Easy access to downtown tourist destinations. Ulises at the front desk was extremely helpful as well as our bellman. Very personable. My kids took advantage of the pool, indoor basketball court, and pool table room.. Didn’t love the sliding bathroom doors as they didn’t offer much privacy. Would definitely stay again.
Sharla M
4-star hotel but 2-star stay
The front desk experience was disappointing. The staff came across as indifferent, and at times even rude. Our check-in was delayed by about 45 minutes due to housekeeping running behind—which is understandable—but there was little acknowledgment or apology. Instead, we were initially told to come back later, which added to the frustration. We also had to keep checking back ourselves to see if the room was ready, as there was no phone call or any communication to update us. When we requested additional bottled water (there were four of us but only two provided), we were told that only two were allowed. This felt unnecessarily inflexible. There were also several issues with the room itself. The toilet ran continuously throughout the night, and the room did not appear to be thoroughly cleaned—there was visible dust on the coffee maker and paper cups, and no coffee was provided. Additionally, the sauna was out of order (I even took a photo of the sign). That said, the valet service was excellent, and the bar staff were friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, for a 4-star hotel, the overall experience felt much closer to a 2-star stay.
April R
Great location with a swimming pool
I chose this hotel mainly because of its location and swimming pool. Unfortunately, I was shocked when I saw how the hotel cleaned the swimming pool deck - they power washed the swimming pool deck by pushing water with everything on the deck into the swimming pool! I do not think that was the best practice and I hope the hotel management follow the regulations and guidance for swimming pool maintenance. The hotel could get information from: https://us.citylaws.org/il/chicago/chicago-public-pool-chlorination-rules-illinois.
bwang20874 - Chicago, Illinois
10/10
The Radisson Blu was perfect. Staff was friend, the hotel is gorgeous and the rooms were big and clean. The location could not have been better.
msh13girl - Jackson, Michigan
Great stay
Me and my girlfriend had a good time
Victor B
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