Spa, fitness and pools at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers year-round wellness with an indoor two-lane lap pool plus a seasonal rooftop outdoor pool and hot tub, and a 24-hour, two-story fitness center with cardio, weights, saunas, and an outdoor running track. In-room spa treatments are available through Windy City Massage and must be arranged via the concierge.
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Pools overview
The hotel has three pools: an indoor two-lane lap pool open year-round and a seasonal outdoor rooftop pool with an adjacent hot tub. Pool hours and availability for the outdoor pool vary by season and weather.
Pool amenities around both pool areas include towels, sunbeds/cabanas, showers, lockers, changing facilities and wheelchair access; water is chlorinated. Pool-bar service is typically available at the rooftop pool when it is open.
- Indoor pool: two-lane lap pool, open year-round (indoor hours vary).
- Outdoor rooftop pool: seasonal (generally summer months); hours and weather permitting; may close or change hours.
- Hot tub/whirlpool adjacent to the rooftop pool.
- Pool rules and hours can be adjusted by the hotel; accessibility features are provided.
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Indoor lap pool | Open year-round; two lanes; chlorine sanitation |
| Rooftop outdoor pool | Seasonal; pool bar and loungers; weather permitting |
| Hot tub/whirlpool | Located with rooftop pool; seasonal access |
Rooftop pool & terrace details
The rooftop pool and terrace provide sun loungers, cabanas and city views; service at the Aqua Bar/pool bar is available when the pool is operational. Hours for the seasonal rooftop pool have varied in listings and are subject to weather and hotel decisions.
If you want guaranteed pool access, the indoor lap pool is the year-round option; the rooftop pool is typically available during summer months and commonly operates on a seasonal schedule.
- Sundeck seating and cabanas on the terrace.
- Pool bar / Aqua Bar service when the rooftop pool is open.
- Outdoor running track and terrace-level facilities sit near the rooftop/recreation deck.
| Typical season | Common listed hours |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool | Summer months (hours vary; some listings show 8:00 AM–8:00 PM or daytime hours) |
| Indoor pool | Year-round (check front desk for exact daily schedule) |
| Hot tub | Seasonal with rooftop pool |
Fitness center and running track
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago features a 24-hour, two-story fitness center with cardio machines, strength equipment and free weights. Sauna and steam facilities are available as part of the health club amenities and included in the nightly Urban Fee.
An outdoor quarter-mile running track on the recreation deck provides skyline views for jogging or walking; locker rooms and fitness-related lockers are also on-site.
- 24-hour access to cardio and weight equipment.
- Two-story fitness layout provides varied machines and space.
- Outdoor quarter-mile running track with city views.
- Sauna and steam rooms available; locker rooms on site.
| Facility | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | 24-hour, cardio and weights; two floors |
| Running track | Outdoor quarter-mile track on recreation deck |
| Sauna / steam | Included with Urban Fee; available in fitness/locker area |
Spa services (in-room and booking)
The property offers in-room and designated treatment-room spa services through Windy City Massage rather than an on-site hotel-branded spa facility. Services include various massage styles, exfoliating facials and body treatments.
All Windy City Massage treatments must be arranged through the hotel concierge; Windy City Massage contact details include phone +1 (312) 946-3000 and email contact@windycitymassage.com for direct inquiries.
- Treatments delivered in guest rooms or designated treatment rooms.
- Arrange appointments through the concierge at check-in or by phone/email.
- No minimum age for treatments was confirmed in the sourced material.
| How to book | Where treatments take place |
|---|---|
| Concierge arrangement | In-room or designated treatment rooms |
| Windy City Massage contact | +1 (312) 946-3000 / contact@windycitymassage.com |
| Service types | Massages, facials, body treatments |
What’s included and fees to expect
A nightly Urban Fee is charged separately from room rates; the Urban Fee includes Tier 1 Wi‑Fi, access to the 24-hour fitness center, the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, the outdoor running track, and use of steam and sauna rooms. Details and the exact nightly Urban Fee amount appear on the hotel's Rooms page and in booking price breakdowns.
Parking, meals and spa treatments are additional costs. FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch (breakfast is not automatically included with room rates).
- Urban Fee includes fitness center, pools, running track, sauna/steam, Tier 1 Wi‑Fi and business center access.
- FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch for additional cost.
- Parking (self and valet) and in-room spa treatments are extra; check current prices with the hotel.
| Item | Included / Extra |
|---|---|
| Urban Fee | Includes pool & fitness access, Tier 1 Wi‑Fi, sauna/steam |
| Breakfast | Extra (breakfast available at FireLake or grab-and-go in lobby) |
| Parking | Extra (self and valet options available) |
Choosing a room for pool or fitness access
Pool and fitness access are included via the Urban Fee and not restricted to specific room types. Still, rooms with balconies and higher floors can give better views of the rooftop pool and skyline.
If you want immediate access to outdoor views, consider room types with 'Balcony' in the name such as Premium Corner, Balcony Room; Balcony, High Floor Room; 1 King Bed, Superior, Balcony; 2 Queen Beds, Superior, Balcony; or One Bedroom Ambassador Deluxe Suite, Balcony.
- Rooms with 'Balcony' in the name provide outdoor outlooks toward the city and pool areas.
- Premium High Floor Room and One Bedroom Ambassador Suite offer higher-floor city views.
- All guests with a paid Urban Fee may use fitness and pool facilities—confirm any booking-specific restrictions at check-in.
| Room examples | Beds |
|---|---|
| 1 King Bed, Deluxe | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Premium Corner, Balcony Room | 1 King Bed |
| One Bedroom Ambassador Deluxe Suite, Balcony | 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed |
