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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

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221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL, USA
Loop

Venue Type

Hotel

Address

221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL

Neighborhood

Loop

# Of Meeting Rooms

9 rooms

# Sleeping Rooms

334 sleeping rooms

Capacity

Max Seated: 1400
Max Standing: 1650

Built

2009

Designed by famed architect Jeanne Gang, our striking hotel places guests in the heart of the city with easy access to Financial District businesses and attractions like “The Bean” and the Chicago Riverwalk. As the first Radisson Blu in the United States, the Aqua Hotel is the standard for upscale accommodations in Chicago. Our eco-friendly practices, such as our electric car-charging stations, have earned platinum-level status with TripAdvisor’s GreenLeaders Program. During your stay, take advantage of our indoor pool to swim laps and our rooftop pool to enjoy amazing views. Our fitness center adds fun to your workout with a full-size basketball court, an outdoor running track, and a steam and sauna room. The hotel’s lifestyle garden provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the day, and the on-site FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar offers Midwestern cuisine in an inviting atmosphere. Hosting a large wedding or gala in Chicago? Our expansive meeting facilities and delicious catering options are sure to make your event shine.

Venue Type

Hotel

Address

221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL

Neighborhood

Loop

Google

221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL

Meeting Rooms

# meeting rooms

9

largest room

3 723 feet

Capacity

Max Seated: 1,400
Max Standing: 1,650

total meeting area

3 723 feet

Pacific Ballroom
Pacific Ballroom

Max Seated: 304

Max Standing: 225

Pacific 1&2
Pacific 1&2

Max Seated: 198

Max Standing: 160

Pacific 2&3
Pacific 2&3

Max Seated: 198

Max Standing: 160

Caribbean/Caspian
Caribbean/Caspian

Max Seated: 115

Max Standing: 90

Adriatic/Aegean
Adriatic/Aegean

Max Seated: 115

Max Standing: 90

Pacific 1
Pacific 1

Max Seated: 108

Max Standing: 70

Pacific Ballroom
Pacific Ballroom

Max Seated: 304

Max Standing: 225

Pacific 1&2
Pacific 1&2

Max Seated: 198

Max Standing: 160

Pacific 2&3
Pacific 2&3

Max Seated: 198

Max Standing: 160

Caribbean/Caspian
Caribbean/Caspian

Max Seated: 115

Max Standing: 90

Adriatic/Aegean
Adriatic/Aegean

Max Seated: 115

Max Standing: 90

Pacific 1
Pacific 1

Max Seated: 108

Max Standing: 70

Pacific 3
Pacific 3

Max Seated: 108

Max Standing: 70

Aegean
Aegean

Max Seated: 68

Max Standing: 40

Adriatic
Adriatic

Max Seated: 54

Max Standing: 40

Mediterranean Boardroom
Mediterranean Boardroom

Max Seated: 20

Atlantic Ballroom
Atlantic Ballroom

Max Seated: 1,400

Max Standing: 1,650

Atlantic C&D
Atlantic C&D

Max Seated: 984

Max Standing: 1,200

Atlantic D&E
Atlantic D&E

Max Seated: 968

Max Standing: 1,000

Atlantic A
Atlantic A

Max Seated: 748

Max Standing: 900

Atlantic B
Atlantic B

Max Seated: 675

Max Standing: 750

Atlantic Foyer
Atlantic Foyer

Max Standing: 550

Atlantic D
Atlantic D

Max Seated: 494

Max Standing: 600

Atlantic C
Atlantic C

Max Seated: 460

Max Standing: 600

Atlantic E
Atlantic E

Max Seated: 380

Max Standing: 500

Baltic/Bering
Baltic/Bering

Max Seated: 115

Max Standing: 90

Pacific 2
Pacific 2

Max Seated: 96

Max Standing: 70

Red Sea/Black Sea
Red Sea/Black Sea

Max Seated: 80

Max Standing: 120

Caspian
Caspian

Max Seated: 66

Max Standing: 40

Bering
Bering

Max Seated: 56

Max Standing: 40

Baltic
Baltic

Max Seated: 56

Max Standing: 40

Caribbean
Caribbean

Max Seated: 54

Max Standing: 40

Black Sea
Black Sea

Max Seated: 50

Max Standing: 70

Red Sea
Red Sea

Max Seated: 40

Max Standing: 50

Pacific Foyer
Pacific Foyer

Press

Condé Nast Traveler

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Feb 27, 2018

Condé Nast Traveler

26 Best Hotels in Chicago, from Dramatic Skyscrapers to a Bed and Breakfast

Feb 27, 2018

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Previous Collaborators

Planning & Production

Five Grain Events
Chicago, IL
Worked here 1x

Planning & Production

Five Grain Events
Chicago, IL
Worked here 1x

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