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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, ChicagovsACME Hotel Company
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, ACME Hotel Company Chicago is preferred by most reviewers compared to Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. ACME Hotel Company Chicago ranks #29 in Chicago with approval from 13 sources like Oyster, Fodor's and Star Service.
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Concierge
Fodor's
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Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
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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
"Blu is well placed in the city, within easy striking distance of both Millennium Park and North Michigan Avenue."
"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
"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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"This iconic tower in downtown Chicago houses 334 stylish rooms, including fifteen king suites, two Lakeshore suites and the Aqua two-bedroom Presidential Suite."
"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
9.0
"Dramatic, undulating architecture signals you're in for a beyond-the-norm experience here." Full review
"Design-forward highrise hotel with two pools, an impressive art collection and Italian eats ideally located between the Chicago River and Millennium Park." Full review
Upscale
"The hotel has a solid lineup of features, including a chic on-site Italian restaurant, a huge fitness center, a seasonal rooftop pool and bar, and a game room." Full review
"The hotel is also a half hour cab ride from Midway Airport. I couldn't have asked for anything else on my stay. This was worth the splurge!" Full review
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Ipads are in all rooms for navigation and any requests you need.
"This LEED-Silver certified building is, hands-down, the most beautiful high rise to be built in Chicago in the last decade." Full review
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About half of the rooms have balconies (a Chicago rarity) so request one; there’s no extra charge.
ACME Hotel Company
Jetsetter
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
15 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611
From $76/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"Post-industrial posh hipster haven steps from Chicago’s best, shopping and nightlife." Full review
"This high-rise chain hotel is given considerable charm by its restored Art Deco lobby."
"Housekeepers and front desk staff go out of their way to impress guests at this endearing boutique-hotel that is a more approachable version of the quartet of Chicago Kimptons." Full review
"What does the perfect hotel look like? ACME Hotel Company is the Millennial generation's answer."
"In a "prime location" in River North, this "funky" boutique hotel offers contemporary rooms that are "both visually appealing and designed for comfort"."
"Hipsters unite at this trendy hotel that promises to “blow your mind, not your wallet.”" Full review
Mid-Range
"The ACME Hotel is a boutique in River North aimed at a crowd that's looking for character." Full review
"This boutique hotel in Chicago's River North neighborhood has a techy bent: In addition to free Wi-Fi, the hotel offers pairs of Google Glass for rent to its guests." Full review
"Acme Hotel Company Chicago is set just steps away from the Mag Mile and nightlife on State Street." Full review
9.0
"Along with groovy decor and a buzzy location, the Acme has all the accoutrements for the modern urban hipster." Full review