Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Name: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Address: 221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, Illinois, United States
Telephone: +13126386686
Price range: $160–$1,357
Rating: 4.2

221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

Condé Nast Readers' Choice '25

Google 4.2

Overall 65

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$160

23 Nov 2026

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$1,357

1 Aug 2026

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$272

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8 to 14 Jan

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Review

Synthesized from Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2025 · 2019

Character and identity

Set in Jeanne Gang's rippling, much-photographed Aqua tower on the edge of Millennium Park, this 334-room highrise pairs a striking architectural envelope with sleek, design-literate interiors. The lobby reads as a public room of sorts, anchored by a 50-foot fireplace and a curated art collection (there's a self-guided tour via the hotel app). Rooms come in two palettes, pale neutrals with light wood or deeper marine tones with darker finishes, and frame views over the park or Navy Pier. Facilities include a full health club, indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, a spa, and a bar and grill.

Who's it for

Best for:
Design-minded urban travellers who want to be steps from Millennium Park, the lakefront and the Loop, and who appreciate contemporary architecture as part of the stay. Couples and solo visitors after a stylish city base with proper fitness and pool facilities will feel well matched here.

Should look elsewhere:
Travellers wanting a classic luxury register with white-glove service cues, or a destination dining and bar scene on property, will find this leans more design hotel than grand hotel. Families needing sprawling suites or a dedicated kids' programme should look at other Chicago options.

Bottom line

The draw here is architecture and location working in tandem: a Jeanne Gang landmark on the doorstep of Millennium Park, with interiors and views that live up to the address. Book a park-facing room for the full effect, prioritise the higher floors, and take twenty minutes for the lobby art tour before heading out into the city.

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