Housed in Jeanne Gang's iconic Aqua Tower — one of the most architecturally celebrated buildings in Chicago — the Radisson Blu brings 334 rooms with private balconies, Italian linens, and sweeping views of Millennium Park and Navy Pier. The art-filled lobby, anchored by a 50-foot fireplace and a self-guided gallery app, makes it one of the more interesting public spaces in the city. Indoor and seasonal outdoor pools give it a resort feel unusual for a downtown hotel. Ranked #5 in Chicago by CNT Readers' Choice 2025. The best architecture story of any Chicago hotel.
Why We Chose It
A 334-room hotel inside Studio Gang’s Aqua Tower — a celebrated pieces of contemporary architecture in Chicago, with its undulating balcony facades. Near Millennium Park and the lakefront, with rooms that benefit from the building’s distinctive curved floor plans.
What Stands Out
- Studio Gangâs Aqua Tower
- Near Millennium Park
- Undulating balcony design
- Lakefront access
- 334 architectural rooms