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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago vs Nobu Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is a large downtown architectural hotel in the Lakeshore East/Loop area with broad family-friendly amenities and event space; this guide is for travelers who want central access, pools, and meeting facilities. Nobu Hotel Chicago is a five-star West Loop boutique with a strong dining focus; read on if you value a lifestyle hotel with signature restaurants and smaller, design-forward rooms.

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Tall sculpted tower exterior of the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago reaching into a colorful sky.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

downtown · family-friendly · big events

Best for families, large groups, and travelers who want easy access to Millennium Park, the Riverwalk, and on-site pools and event space.

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Nobu Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Nobu Hotel Chicago

boutique · dining-focused · five-star

Best for food-focused travelers and couples who prefer a small, five-star boutique stay in the West Loop with Nobu dining on-site.

Quick Verdict: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago vs Nobu Hotel Chicago

When Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago wins: Choose Radisson Blu Aqua when you need downtown proximity to Millennium Park and the Riverwalk, multiple pools (indoor + seasonal outdoor rooftop), larger rooms and suites, and extensive meeting or wedding space.

When Nobu Hotel Chicago wins: Choose Nobu if you prioritize a five-star boutique atmosphere, Nobu Restaurant and Japanese-influenced dining, and a smaller, design-forward property in the West Loop.

Bottom line: Both are upscale choices for Chicago; pick Radisson Blu Aqua for families, events, and central Loop access, and pick Nobu for a more intimate, restaurant-forward five-star stay.

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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago vs Nobu Hotel Chicago – At a Glance

Side-by-side facts for Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago and Nobu Hotel Chicago
CategoryRadisson Blu Aqua Hotel ChicagoNobu Hotel Chicago
Overall vibeLarge, architecturally notable downtown hotel with full-service amenities and event focusSmaller five-star West Loop boutique with lifestyle and dining focus
LocationLakeshore East / Loop, steps from Millennium Park and Chicago RiverwalkWest Loop (155 N. Peoria Street), 5–10 minutes by car to downtown attractions
Size (rooms)334 rooms (including 18 suites) across 18 floors115 rooms (supplier listing)
Ages / audienceAll ages; family-friendly with kids' meals and cribs available
PoolsThree pools — indoor two-lane lap pool (year-round) plus seasonal outdoor rooftop pool and hot tubIndoor pool listed (1) and steam room; pool details limited in supplier listing
Restaurants & barsFireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar (main), Blu Bar (lobby), Aqua Bar (pool) — American/Midwestern focusTwo on-site restaurants including Nobu Restaurant (Japanese cuisine) and a bar/lounge; Japanese breakfast available for a fee
Spa & wellnessIn-room spa services via Windy City Massage; 2-story fitness center, sauna, steam rooms and outdoor running trackFitness center, steam room and concierge services listed; dedicated spa details not published
Known forArchitectural Aqua Tower location, extensive event/wedding spaces and family amenitiesNobu brand dining, boutique five-star service and West Loop address
Event & meeting spaceExtensive — ~28,000+ sq ft across multiple ballrooms (Atlantic Ballroom up to ~1,650 reception capacity)Number of meeting rooms: 1 (supplier listing)
Parking & accessCovered self and valet parking (fees), Pedway connection and limo/town car service availableCovered parking and secured/valet parking (surcharge); preferred airport listed as ORD

A Look Inside Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

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Location: Loop access vs West Loop dining scene

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago – Location

Radisson Blu Aqua sits in Lakeshore East / the Loop with immediate access to Millennium Park, the Chicago Riverwalk, Grant Park and the Pedway.

  • Steps from Millennium Park and a 2-minute walk to the Chicago Riverwalk.
  • Connected to the Chicago Pedway and near multiple transit stations.
  • Close to Lake Michigan beaches and city attractions — easy walking access for sightseeing.

Pick Radisson Blu Aqua for the most central downtown walking access to Chicago’s major attractions.

Nobu Hotel Chicago – Location

Nobu Hotel Chicago is in the West Loop (155 N. Peoria Street), a neighborhood known for restaurants and a boutique-hotel scene.

  • Located in Downtown Chicago with short drives to Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park.
  • Within roughly 5–15 minutes by car of many central attractions; walking routes into the Loop are possible but longer than Lakeshore East.
  • Preferred airport for the property is O'Hare (ORD) per supplier listing.

Choose Nobu if you want to be based in the West Loop’s dining and nightlife neighborhood while still within easy reach of downtown.

Rooms: More rooms and suites vs fewer, boutique layouts

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago – Rooms

Radisson Blu Aqua offers a broad room mix across 334 rooms and 18 suites, including balcony and premium options.

  • Room types include 1 King Bed, Deluxe; 2 Queen Beds, Deluxe; Premium High Floor Room; multiple balcony and suite options.
  • Family-friendly room policies (cribs available and children 17 and under in family rate policy).
  • Rooms provide city or lake views; available in-room conveniences include Wi‑Fi and concierge services.

Radisson Blu Aqua is better for families and travelers who want a wider range of room sizes and suite choices.

Nobu Hotel Chicago – Rooms

Nobu has a smaller set of rooms (115) and several suite and villa categories with lifestyle design touches.

  • Room types listed include Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed; Deluxe Double; Room, 1 King Bed (Yubune); Suite (Zen); Deluxe Suite (Zen); Villa (Nobu), and more.
  • Rooms include espresso makers and Smart TVs; designer toiletries and laptop-compatible safes are noted.
  • Smaller property means fewer room inventory options but a boutique room experience.

Nobu is a good pick if you prefer boutique-room design and a shorter room list over many mid-size options.

Dining & drinks: Big American grill vs Nobu's signature Japanese menu

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago – Dining & drinks

Radisson Blu Aqua’s main outlet is FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, an American/Midwestern wood-fired restaurant.

  • FireLake serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch; signature dishes and weekend brunch offerings are published.
  • Blu Bar and pool/Aqua Bar provide casual coffee, to-go and poolside service.
  • Good option for families — kids' meals are available.

Radisson Blu Aqua suits guests who want a reliable full-service American restaurant and casual bar options on site.

Nobu Hotel Chicago – Dining & drinks

Nobu Hotel Chicago features Nobu Restaurant plus a second restaurant and a bar/lounge, with a clear focus on Japanese cuisine.

  • Nobu Restaurant is the brand’s signature offering — Japanese cuisine and a menu-driven dining experience.
  • Japanese breakfasts are available daily (fee applies); room service is offered during limited hours.
  • Bar/lounge offers evening drinks and a lifestyle-hotel atmosphere centered on food and beverage.

Nobu is the clear choice for travelers for whom dining — especially Nobu’s Japanese menu — is a primary reason to stay.

Pools & outdoor spaces: Multiple pool options vs single indoor pool

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago – Pools & outdoor spaces

Radisson Blu Aqua lists three pools: an indoor lap pool open year-round plus a seasonal rooftop outdoor pool and hot tub.

  • Indoor two-lane lap pool is available year-round; rooftop outdoor pool is seasonal (generally summer months).
  • Pool facilities include loungers, towels, showers/lockers and poolside service when open.
  • Urban Fee includes pool and fitness access (nightly fee applies).

Radisson Blu Aqua is better if varied pool options (indoor + seasonal outdoor rooftop) matter to your stay.

Nobu Hotel Chicago – Pools & outdoor spaces

Nobu’s supplier listing shows at least one indoor pool and pool-related amenities, plus a steam room.

  • Indoor pool and steam room are listed among on-site recreational amenities.
  • Pool sun loungers and wheelchair-accessible pool are mentioned in supplier amenities.
  • Pool access hours and seasonal details are provided by the property (pool hours listed as 6:00 AM–9:00 PM in the supplier notes).

Nobu provides pool and steam-room amenities but does not publish the multiple-pool configuration Radisson Blu Aqua offers.

Wellness & nightlife: Fitness and in-room spa vs streamlined wellness

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago – Wellness & nightlife

Radisson Blu Aqua provides an extensive fitness offering and in-room spa services arranged through Windy City Massage.

  • Two-story fitness center open 24 hours with cardio and weights, saunas, steam rooms and a quarter-mile outdoor running track.
  • In-room spa services (massages and body treatments) are provided by Windy City Massage and arranged through concierge.
  • Public wellness spaces include sauna/steam rooms and locker facilities.

Pick Radisson Blu Aqua if a full fitness center, running track and on-call in-room treatments are important.

Nobu Hotel Chicago – Wellness & nightlife

Nobu lists fitness facilities, a steam room and concierge services; a dedicated spa facility is not published in the supplier listing.

  • Fitness center and steam room are included among amenities.
  • Concierge can arrange services and reservations; Nobu’s food-and-drink program is a key part of its evening atmosphere.
  • Specific full-service spa facilities are not published in the supplier listing.

Nobu covers basic fitness and steam-room needs; for an on-site spa and larger wellness footprint, Radisson Blu Aqua is clearer.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for families & groups
Brick-columned corridor with framed photos along the wall inside the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago lobby area.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua — more rooms, family services, kids' meals, and large event spaces.

Best for dining-focused stays
Nobu Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Nobu Hotel Chicago

Nobu Hotel Chicago — on-site Nobu Restaurant and a restaurant-forward boutique experience.

Best for pools & fitness
Narrow view down a brick-walled passage with planters and pendant lights at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago.

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua — indoor lap pool year-round plus a seasonal rooftop pool, 2-story fitness center and running track.

Best for a boutique five-star stay
Nobu Hotel Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Nobu Hotel Chicago

Nobu Hotel Chicago — smaller property, five-star rating, designer room options and lifestyle service.

Frequently asked questions

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago vs Nobu Hotel Chicago: FAQs

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Which hotel is closer to Millennium Park and the Loop attractions?

Radisson Blu Aqua is closer — it’s in Lakeshore East and within easy walking distance of Millennium Park, the Riverwalk and Grant Park.

Is Nobu Hotel Chicago adults-only or restricted by age?

No — the supplier listing notes Nobu Hotel Chicago is not adults-only; children can stay, and the property’s check-in minimum age policy is not listed as adults-only.

Which hotel is better for events or weddings?

Radisson Blu Aqua — it has extensive event and ballroom space (around 28,000 sq ft and Atlantic Ballroom capacities up to roughly 1,650), while Nobu lists 1 meeting room.

Do either hotel include breakfast in the rate?

Neither property publishes complimentary breakfast as included by default; both offer breakfast for a surcharge or pay-at-property options.

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