Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

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About

Rising at the quiet intersection of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel stands as an architectural masterpiece within Jeanne Gang’s award-winning Aqua Tower. Designed for effortless movement and seamless event execution, our 28,592 square feet of meeting space is thoughtfully curated across just two dedicated floors. At the center of the experience is the Atlantic Ballroom—a sunlit sanctuary featuring dual-aspect, floor-to-ceiling glass that opens onto a lush, six-acre park and our private outdoor terrace. Paired with 7,000 square feet of sophisticated al fresco event venues, the hotel features 334 beautifully appointed guestrooms, each thoughtfully styled and many featuring private balconies—a rare, coveted luxury in downtown Chicago. Set back from the city's main thoroughfares, the property provides a serene, private retreat while remaining moments from Millennium Park, the Riverwalk, and the luxury retail of Michigan Avenue. With direct, climate-controlled access to the Chicago Pedway and panoramic vistas of the lake and skyline, the Radisson Blu Aqua delivers an unmatched backdrop for extraordinary gatherings.

Meeting space

Meeting space
Atlantic E3404446.096 m
Caribbean/Caspian1221663.99288 m
Atlantic D3927116.096 m
Caspian65883.99288 m
Atlantic B5385756.096 m
Theatre Room2223—
FireLake Restaurant185——
Pacific 2 & 31722223.5052000000000003 m
Caribbean56773.99288 m
Adriatic57723.99288 m
Red Sea83953.048 m
Pacific 1861113.5052000000000003 m
FireLake Bar Area1391004.572 m
Red Sea/ Black Sea1952003.048 m
Adriatic/Aegean1191553.99288 m
Atlantic D&E7327906.096 m
Atlantic Foyer413——
TBD0——
Mediterranean Boardroom62183.5052000000000003 m
Atlantic Ballroom1,1181,2506.096 m
Pacific 2841113.5052000000000003 m
Atlantic Office42—3.048 m
Altantic C&D7778506.096 m
Theatre Foyer6623—
Black Sea126403.048 m
Atlantic A5831,3336.096 m
Pacific 1 & 21712223.5052000000000003 m
Baltic59833.99288 m
Baltic/Bering1181613.99288 m
Aegean61833.99288 m
221 Blu1391253.9624 m
Pacific 3881113.5052000000000003 m
Bering58833.99288 m
Pacific Foyer249——
Atlantic C3937716.096 m
FireLake Bar1851004.572 m
Pacific Ballroom2593443.5052000000000003 m
Outdoor Terrace650150—
Executive Club Lounge (Privatized)139—3.3528000000000002 m

Facilities

Facilities
Food and drink
Business, internet and AV
Event equipment
Parking
Getting there
Guest rooms and services
Leisure

Getting there

221 North Columbus Drive

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