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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago - PICK-A-PERK PROMOTION

221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60601
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Situated near the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River in the Award-Winning Aqua Tower, stands Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. Concentrated on two floors, the Radisson Blu Aqua meeting space is designed with meetings and social events in mind. Overlooking a six-acre park and outdoor terrace, with windows on two sides, the Atlantic Ballroom is the centerpiece of both the indoor and outdoor space. The hotel features 334 guest rooms with a choice of distinct room styles & 28,592 sq. ft of total meeting space with an additional 7,000 sq. ft. of outdoor event space. The hotel is surrounded by Chicago’s biggest tourist attractions, including Millennium Park, Navy Pier and the fabulous shopping of Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile. It's also connected to the Chicago Pedway system and surrounded by incredible views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline.

Venue Details

ChainChoice Hotels and Radisson Americas
BrandRadisson Blu (Americas)
Built2011
Renovated2024
Total meeting space30,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms334
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Safehotels Certified https://safehotels.com/all-our-certified-hotels/ Silver LEED Certified

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Sustainability level: Silver

Certification body: U.S. Green Building Council

Expires: 12/31/2099

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 7, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
Nov 12, 2025 - Nov 18, 2025
Nov 21, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
Dec 4, 2025 - Jan 19, 2026
Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 25, 2026
Jan 28, 2026 - Feb 24, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 - Mar 7, 2026
Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
Mar 14, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
Mar 22, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.
High season
Sep 05 - Nov 20May 01 - Jun 30
Shoulder season
Jul 01 - Sep 04
Low season
Nov 21 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Apr 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
30,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
12,041 sq. ft.
Space (private)
28,592 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
8,374 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
12,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
7,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
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Red Sea
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900 sq. ft.
30 x 30 sq. ft.
10 ft.
95
25
75
-
95
62
23
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Atlantic Ballroom
12,041 sq. ft.
83.4 x 143.9 sq. ft.
20 ft.
1250
-
910
1250
1220
640
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Meeting room image
Atlantic A
6,277 sq. ft.
83 x 75.4 sq. ft.
20 ft.
1333
81
490
650
640
336
282
-
108
Meeting room image
Atlantic B
5,791 sq. ft.
83.4 x 69.6 sq. ft.
20 ft.
400
78
420
573
575
301
121
-
102
Meeting room image
Atlantic C
4,233 sq. ft.
83.4 x 51 sq. ft.
20 ft.
771
75
530
423
425
192
153
-
96
Meeting room image
Atlantic D
4,222 sq. ft.
83.4 x 51 sq. ft.
20 ft.
711
75
280
423
425
192
137
-
96
Meeting room image
Atlantic E
3,667 sq. ft.
83.4 x 44 sq. ft.
20 ft.
444
66
280
365
365
166
102
-
78
Meeting room image
Altantic C&D
8,374 sq. ft.
83.4 x 100 sq. ft.
20 ft.
800
226
630
850
846
445
189
-
226
Meeting room image
Atlantic D&E
7,885 sq. ft.
83.4 x 95 sq. ft.
20 ft.
444
121
560
790
790
415
102
-
121

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
334
Single (1 bed)
203
Double (2 beds)
131
Suites
18
Tax rate
17.4%

Location

Getting Here

From the North: I-94E towards Chicago, take exit 50B toward East Ohio St, turn right onto N Michigan Ave. Cross Michigan Ave Bridge, turn left onto E Randolph St, stay right onto Upper Randolph Dr, turn left onto N Columbus Dr, hotel is on the right. From the South: I-94 N towards Chicago, keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-55 N/Stevenson Expressway/Lake Shore Dr and merge onto I-55 N/Stevenson Expressway, Keep left at the fork, follow signs for US-41 N/Lake Shore Dr N and merge onto US-41 N/S Lake Shore Dr, turn left onto E Monroe St, turn right onto N Michigan Ave, turn right onto E Randolph St, stay right onto Upper Randolph Dr, turn left onto N Columbus Dr, hotel is on the right. From the West: I-290E towards Chicago, continue on Congress Parkway, turn left onto S State St, turn right onto E Jackson Blvd, turn left onto S Michigan Ave, turn right onto E Randolph St, stay right onto Upper Randolph Dr, turn left onto N Columbus Dr, hotel is on the right.
Distance from airport 16 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $60.00/day )
Valet parking
( $80.00/day )

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Facility Restrictions

No Smoking

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Silver LEED Certified

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago - PICK-A-PERK PROMOTION Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago - PICK-A-PERK PROMOTION's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/social-responsibility
Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago - PICK-A-PERK PROMOTION have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, RHGA works to reduce, reuse, replace, recycle and share best practices in this area. We work with suppliers to reduce waste and increase recycling. Other key priorities include food waste management and elimination of single-use plastics wherever possible

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago - PICK-A-PERK PROMOTION and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago - PICK-A-PERK PROMOTION's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/social-responsibility/policies-performance

Health and Safety

Were practices at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago - PICK-A-PERK PROMOTION developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO, National government health department, Pathcon Laboratories, Diversey
Does Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago - PICK-A-PERK PROMOTION clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, 20 step Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol and 10 steps for M&E. including increased cleaning and disinfection frequencies, with a focus on frequent touch points in all areas.
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