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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
# Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol in Place # 2020-2021 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award winner. Silver LEED Certified

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
Cvent Photo-realistic 3D Event Spaces give planners the ability to realize their vision down to the finest detail.

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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 27, 2025
Apr 1, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025
Apr 11, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025
May 2, 2025 - May 4, 2025
May 9, 2025 - May 12, 2025
May 22, 2025 - May 28, 2025
Jun 5, 2025 - Jun 7, 2025
Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 17, 2025
Jun 21, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
Aug 3, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
Aug 21, 2025 - Sep 3, 2025
Sep 11, 2025 - Sep 16, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 05 - Nov 20May 01 - Jun 30
Shoulder season
Jul 01 - Sep 04
Low season
Jan 01 - Apr 30Nov 21 - Dec 31

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
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
900 sq. ft.
30 x 30 sq. ft.
10 ft.
95
25
75
-
95
62
23
--
12,041 sq. ft.
83.4 x 143.9 sq. ft.
20 ft.
1250
-
910
1250
1220
640
---
6,277 sq. ft.
83 x 75.4 sq. ft.
20 ft.
1333
81
490
650
640
336
282
-
108
5,791 sq. ft.
83.4 x 69.6 sq. ft.
20 ft.
400
78
420
573
575
301
121
-
102
4,233 sq. ft.
83.4 x 51 sq. ft.
20 ft.
771
75
530
423
425
192
153
-
96
4,222 sq. ft.
83.4 x 51 sq. ft.
20 ft.
711
75
280
423
425
192
137
-
96
3,667 sq. ft.
83.4 x 44 sq. ft.
20 ft.
444
66
280
365
365
166
102
-
78
8,374 sq. ft.
83.4 x 100 sq. ft.
20 ft.
800
226
630
850
846
445
189
-
226
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
( $59.00/day )
Valet parking
( $78.00/day )

Local Attractions

Lyric Opera House
Lyric Opera House
Theater
1 mi
Lyric Opera of Chicago, founded in 1954, is one of the world's greatest opera companies. It is renowned internationally for its artistic excellence and financial strength.
20 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL, US 60606
Visit website
Loyola University Museum of Arts
Loyola University Museum of Arts
Museum
1 mi
The Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) was founded in 2005 on the Water Tower Campus of Loyola University Chicago. The museum, with 25,000 square feet contains eight main exhibition galleries.
820 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, US 60611
Visit website
The Field Museum
The Field Museum
Museum
2 mi
With the mission of accumulation and dissemination of knowledge, and the preservation and exhibition of objects illustrating art, archaeology, science and history the Field Museum is among the finest of its kind in the world.
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL, US 60605
Visit website
Steve Segway Tours
Steve Segway Tours
5 mins
Segway tours company that was started by a tour guide, is owned by a tour guide, and is managed by tour guides. http://stevessegwaytours.com
State Street Shopping
State Street Shopping
Shopping
10 mins
Explore the store choices along Chicago's State Street shopping corridor. www.chicagotraveler.com/maps/chicago-state-street-retail-shopping-map.htm
Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium
15 mins
At Shedd Aquarium, animals connect you to the living world, inspiring you to make a difference. www.sheddaquarium.org
Navy Pier
Navy Pier
1 mi
Navy Pier is the place where all of Chicagoland and tourists from around the world have come together since 1995 to enjoy the beauty and the thrills of a day on Lake Michigan. www.navypier.com
Millennium Park
Millennium Park
Park
5 mins
Discover a state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art that provide hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. http://explorechicago.org/city/en/millennium.html
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Theater
10 mins
Chicago Shakespeare Theater offers a broad spectrum of theatrical experiences year-round, engaging and entertaining audiences from all walks of life and from around the world. www.chicagoshakes.com
Grant Park
Grant Park
Park
5 mins
Proudly referred to as Chicago's "front yard," Grant Park is among the city's loveliest and most prominent parks.http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.detail/object_id/83aa6305-adbe-4d8a-b333-004449057ea9.cfm
John Hancock Observatory
John Hancock Observatory
1 mi
On of Chicago's most visited attraction http://www.hancockobservatory.com
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
10 mins
One of the nation's oldest zoos housing 1200 animals representing 230 species. Includes children's zoo, carousel and paddle boats. www.lpzoo.org
Willis Tower(formerly known as Sears Tower)
Willis Tower(formerly known as Sears Tower)
2 mi
The tallest building in the western hemisphere and the third tallest in the world. www.theskydeck.com
The Water Tower Place
The Water Tower Place
5 mins
Located on the Magnificent Mile - Offering an array of stores and entertainment venues
The Magnificent Mile
The Magnificent Mile
Shopping
5 mins
The Magnificent Mile ‘One of the Great Avenues of the World.’ www.themagnificentmile.com
The Goodman Theatre
The Goodman Theatre
Theater
1 mi
Established in 1925, Goodman Theatre has been a part of life in Chicago for over 80 years. Every season, the Goodman presents the work of an extraordinary group of local, national and international artists. www.goodmantheatre.org
Bobby's Bike Hike
Bobby's Bike Hike
Recreation
10 mins
Provides you a cool, cruiser style bicycle and riders of all ages and fitness levels will find the relaxed-pace tours enjoyable. www.bobbysbikehike.com
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy
3 mi
The museum is home to three full-size theaters, extensive space science exhibitions, and one of the world's most important antique astronomical instrument collections on display. www.adlerplanetarium.org
McCormick Convention Center
McCormick Convention Center
Convention center
9 mins
Lakeshore Athletic Club
Lakeshore Athletic Club
5 mins
Chicago's premier athletic club, connected to hotel through pedway system www.lsac.com
The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
University
5 mins
The Art Institute of Chicago, founded in 1879 as both a museum and school, and it collects, preserves, and interprets works of art of the highest quality, representing the world's diverse artistic traditions. www.artic.edu/aic

Affiliated organizations (1)

Choice Hotels
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

No Smoking

Safety Information

Additional details

Silver LEED Certified

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

Explore frequently asked questions from the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago - PICK-A-PERK PROMOTION regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.

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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