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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago vs The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago ranks slightly higher than Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Chicago has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 13 sources such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Concierge
Fodor's
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Gayot
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221 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
From $188 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Blu is well placed in the city, within easy striking distance of both Millennium Park and North Michigan Avenue."
Fodor's
"With design savvy inside as well as out, this gem has generously sized rooms and so many amenities and so much outdoor space that it feels like an upscale resort in the heart of downtown."
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Star Service
"This state-of-the-art hotel—the first Radisson Blu to open in North America—occupies the lower 18 floors of the Aqua Tower in Chicago's Loop, just north of Millennium Park.
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Gayot
"This iconic tower in downtown Chicago houses 334 stylish rooms, including fifteen king suites, two Lakeshore suites and the Aqua two-bedroom Presidential Suite."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Set inside an undulating, 82-story skyscraper designed by architect Jeanne Gang, this hotel takes Scandinavian design to rather sleek heights, even if it only occupies the first 18 floors."
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
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505 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
From $87 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Michelin Guide
"The sparkling Palomar brings innovation, style, and panache to the Windy City."
Frommer's
"The Palomar's contemporary-cool look and eclectic decorative details put it firmly in boutique hotel territory, but its indoor pool and attached deck set it apart from the competition."
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Fodor's
"In the middle of one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods and close to Rush Street nightlife, this trendy hot spot delivers solid rooms and excellent cuisine."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The 261-room Hotel Palomar is one of the best Kimpton hotels in the city, and the only one in River North, near the Magnificent Mile."
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Star Service
"Has evolved into one of the city's favorite hotels for its ability to combine cool coastal style with a Midwesterner's utter lack of pretension."
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