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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago vs Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop Chicago

Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Alise Chicago - A Staypineapple Hotel ranks significantly better than Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. The Alise Chicago - A Staypineapple Hotel comes in at 94 with praise from 17 publications including Gayot, Time Out and Frommer's.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
8 / 10
221 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
From $188 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Blu is well placed in the city, within easy striking distance of both Millennium Park and North Michigan Avenue."
Fodor's 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." Full review
Star Service 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. " Full review
Gayot 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 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." Full review
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Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop Chicago
Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop Chicago
8 / 10
1 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
From $100 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"It's all very fancy, with gilded furnishings and tasseled silk canopy beds, but it's good to be king."
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you're looking to commune with Chicago history, this sophisticated small hotel delivers a one-of-a-kind experience." Full review
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For views of both the city and lakefront, ask for a room on a high floor in the northeast corner.
Concierge Concierge
"For a historic stay with a dash of flash, the Burnham is the place."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The design aesthetic inside is pleasantly funky, with Art Deco touches and zebra and leopard prints on the rooms' terry robes." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Perhaps no other hotel showcases Chicago’s impressive architectural history like the Burnham." Full review
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Rest your head on down, foam, or even buckwheat ordered up from the hotel’s pillow menu.
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