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RADISSON Blu has opened its first property in the US with the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. The 334 rooms-property is a joint venture between Carlson Hotels and Magellan Development Group, and a $125 million project.
The contemporary and creative design of the interior spaces is a work by Jim Hamilton (Graven Interiors), and Swedish hospitality designer Christian Lundwall created the rooms in two different styles. While Mansion House is defined by sophisticated strong lines and boasts rich timber finishes, flashes of chrome and a ‘dark but clubby’ aura, Naturally Cool is contemporary and features splashes of colour, a soft and sensual white bed, metal lamps, wood flooring and dramatic paper art versatile enough for any setting of climate. All rooms offer incredible views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline and are equipped with extras like complimentary Wi-fi access, flat screen TV, iron and iron board, and deluxe Anne Sémonin bath amenities. Two floors of the hotel are exclusively designed for Business Class guests, and comprise a hospitality lounge with complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails.
Guests of the hotel enjoy access to an indoor and outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, a fully equipped fitness centre, an indoor basketball court, a game room, and an outdoor terrace. Meeting facilities of the brand new property include 2,600 sq m of total meeting space with an additional 650 sq m of outdoor space. The hotel’s unique ballroom features six -m-high windows overlooking The Park at Lakeshore East. The overall meeting space can be configured into 14 different meeting rooms.