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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago vs Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Both Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel and Waldorf Astoria Chicago are praised by experts. Overall, Waldorf Astoria Chicago ranks significantly higher than Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Waldorf Astoria Chicago is ranked #5 in Chicago with accolades from 17 sources such as Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.

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
Readers' Choice Award
"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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Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
9 / 10
11 East Walton, Chicago, IL 60611
From $276 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Walk through the cobblestoned motor court that resembles a French chateau, and step into the striking lobby-you'll think you've died and gone to haute heaven at this grand dime."
Concierge Concierge
"The Elysian, a 2009 arrival to Chicago's hotel scene, may be the most elegant boutique hotel to open in the city in years."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The elegant roms are furnished with platinum- and champagne-color palettes and textured wallpaper; and most of the marble-covered bathrooms have a deep soaking tub." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Waldorf-Astoria offers top-of-the-line luxury in Chicago. With an intimate, boutique feel -- but all the amenities of a large hotel -- the 215-room Waldorf caters to leisure and..." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Those who’d rather not penny-pinch on their next staycation can go all out at this Gold Coast hotel, where the guest rooms average 890 square feet." Full review
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