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Fairmont Chicago Millennium ParkvsRadisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park scores slightly higher than Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park is ranked #16 in Chicago with positive reviews from 13 reviews like Not For Tourists, Gayot and The Telegraph.
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Not For Tourists
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
200 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago, IL 60601
From $146/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Whether you're here with family or to honeymoon with your new honey, this exquisite property provides the perfect vacation refuge."
Frommer's "The grand circular lobby sets the Fairmont's tone: upscale and lavish rather than cozy and personal." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Add an excellent Asian restaurant, a wine bar, a spa, and stunning design by David Rockwell, and you've got one of Chicago's most luxurious hotels in this price range." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Following a $50 million renovation by renowned architect David Rockwell, the Fairmont Chicago has established itself as one of the Loop’s most popular hotels." Full review
Time Out "A feeling a refined romance pervades in these cushy digs: oversized bathroom, seperate dressing rooms, fluffy robes and in-room spa services complete with Champagne and choclate-covered strawberries." Full review
Star Service "Set within a vast residential, commercial and retail complex overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, this hotel is one of the better deluxe values in Chicago." Full review
Gayot "Long on amenities, this hotel features 687 good-sized, good-looking rooms and posh public spaces."
Zagat4.3
"This “elegant” conference hotel is “close to everything yet quieter than staying on Michigan Avenue”, and has “spacious”, clean-lined rooms and suites with “gorgeous” marble bathrooms."
Not For Tourists "Luxe rooms overlooking Lake Michigan at the mouth of the river."
Jetsetter "Luxe downtown sleep near Chicago's main attractions with three restaurants and a spa." Full review
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
Concierge
Fodor's Star Service Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph Jetsetter Oyster
Afar Magazine Frommer's Show All Reviews
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." Full review
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." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Dramatic, undulating architecture signals you're in for a beyond-the-norm experience here." Full review
Jetsetter "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
OysterUpscale
"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
Afar Magazine "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.
Frommer's "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.
