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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, ChicagovsHotel Lincoln, JdV by Hyatt
Both Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel and Hotel Lincoln, a Joie de Vivre Hotel are rated highly by experts. Overall, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Lincoln, a Joie de Vivre Hotel. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is ranked #34 in Chicago with accolades from 10 sources like Lonely Planet, Jetsetter and Frommer's.
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
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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." 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.
Hotel Lincoln, JdV by Hyatt Fodor's Jetsetter Star Service Gayot
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1816 North Clark, Chicago, IL 60614
From $67/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Directly across from Lincoln Park, this historic property has a fresh, cool, kitschy vibe but feels authentic thanks to details like the original Hotel Lincoln sign in the lobby." Full review
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For the best views, ask for a room on the ninth floor or above, facing east toward the park and the lake.
Jetsetter "Freewheeling, neighborhoody stay in a 1920s Lincoln Park building with seasonal eats from a Michelin-starred chef." Full review
Star Service "JDV's Chicago entrant is a wonderful, well-rounded option, and the understated, self-effacing accommodations are a glove-fit for their first Midwestern location. " Full review
Gayot "Joie de Vivreâs Chicago hotel venture is an ultramodern hangout for guests wanting to experience the Windy Cityâs trendy Lincoln Park neighborhood."
BlackBook "Outside the bustle of the city, this Lincoln Park hotel offers a quirky, vintage-looking stay but in a newly renovated building."
Frommer's "Not only is Hotel Lincoln plopped in one of the best neighborhood locations in town... it’s also among the most fun, lighthearted, and quirky hotels in Chicago." Full review
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Request a room on floors nine and up for the best lake views (you’ll pay about $40 more for it), and be sure to pop up to the J.
The Telegraph8.0
"Hotel Lincoln is an oddball, but in all the best ways." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Hotel Lincoln, a Joie de Vivre Hotel is a hip and stylish property with a boutique feel despite having almost 200 rooms." Full review
Time Out "The complete overhaul of this 12-story Lincoln Park hotel (formerly a Days Inn) has been years in the making, and it looks as if it’s been worth the wait." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Funky neighborhood hotel with a relaxed vibe befitting its locale next to Lincoln Park and the Lincoln Park Zoo." Full review
