Radisson Blu - and gold!
Just checked out after 12 fantastic nights at the Radisson Blu, one of the funkiest up to date hotels around. The multitudes of glowing reviews on Trip Advisor really are true, and I doubt I could add any further amplification of other guests’ very positive feedback. Location, room comfort, hotel facilities and staff interaction form the basis of any guest’s requirement, and the RadBlu hits the bullseye on all 4 counts, and then some. Our extended stay, purely for leisure, gave us the opportunity to really get to know Chicago, and the RadBlu was the perfect anchor point to delve deep into the city’s heart and soul. The hotel became our home for the duration, and we certainly made use of the facilities, particularly the fitness centre, giving us the chance to try and justify that “extra doughnut”! There was a hiccup with the lighting in our room, which refused to turn off late at night, and could not be repaired. However, the management staff were able to resolve the problem without fuss, and we were moved to a room matching our requirements, with a corner SW facing room and wrap around balcony perfect for catching the sun beaming though the gaps of the surrounding buildings. The Minibar in our room went unopened during our stay, which as expected, is probably only used by guests staying on a business account, but the use of a loaned fridge provided us with the means to stock up on cold drinks from the CVS store located just yards from the front door. So, reflecting back on our stay, it was just brilliant. Thank you, Chicago, for giving us an amazing holiday, and a massive thanks to the Radblu, who proved that all hotels are certainly not the same. The Radisson Blu Aqua has it all. We can‘t wait to come back.