Chicago, IllinoisNew Eastside
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Sculptural skyline landmark
New Eastside Chicago, Illinois
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
RadissonSculptural skyline landmark
Exposed concrete, industrial steel, and a fifty-foot fireplace anchor the lobby beneath the tower's famous rippling facade.
What it’s good at
Notable
Undulating concrete balconies wrap the exterior, framing interiors with a fifty-foot fireplace.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This is a landmark highrise with award-winning, undulating architectural exterior by Jeanne Gang that gives way to sleek and stylish interiors next to Millennium Park.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked into Lakeshore East, the hotel connects directly to the Pedway, with Millennium Park and the Chicago Riverwalk just steps away.
The rooms
Modernist rooms feature pale woods or deep marine palettes, with walk-out balconies following the concrete ripples toward Millennium Park.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A seasonal junior-Olympic pool sits among downtown skyscrapers, and an indoor lap pool looks onto street views.
The fitness center
The indoor gym holds a spinning studio and basketball court, with hot tubs and saunas for recovery.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
FireLake grills regional freshwater fish and meats over wood fire, and 221 Blu serves evening craft cocktails.
How it began
Architect Jeanne Gang sculpted the undulating balconies to echo rippling water while diffusing lakefront wind shear across the skyscraper.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.