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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago vs Thompson Chicago
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel ranks slightly higher than Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Thompson Chicago, a Thompson Hotel ranks #17 in Chicago with endorsements from 14 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Star Service.
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
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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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Thompson Chicago
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Gayot
Frommer's
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21 E. Bellevue Place, Chicago, IL 60611
From $125 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"Chicago’s Gold Coast glamour pad, with high-tech rooms and a much anticipated eatery."
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Lonely Planet
"Walking into one of the all-business guest rooms might just remind you of a man’s suit... the contemporary decor is accented by Robert Mapplethorpe’s floral photos."
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Star Service
"Located just north of the Sofitel and Waldorf Astoria, this sexy hotel provides more cosmopolitan flair than anything you'll find in the city's cache of Kimpton properties."
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Gayot
"When it opens in summer 2013, this property --- formerly The Sutton Place Hotel --- will blend in perfectly with its luxe surroundings in Chicago's affluent Gold Coast neighborhood."
Frommer's
"As I write this, The Thompson is the “it” place in Chicago, thanks to its quirky cool design, plus the popular onsite restaurant, Nico Osteria."
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