Perfect new modern and stylish hotel is located right near the Millenium Park, very close to Magnificient mile and in walking distance from Navy Pier in Chicago. Very convenient, full of air and light rooms rather in European style. Some of rooms with park view.Personnel is frendly and helpful. Lovely restaurant on the ground flour completes the overall very positive impression of the hotel.

The Blu Aqua was full of intentional and unique design and attention to detail. As structural engineer, I have had my eye on this building since it's concrete floor design (which forms the balconies) appeared in a trade magazine. I was pleasantly surprised that the interior had as much thought put into it as the exterior, both from a functional and form standpoint.

The chic sitting lounge included a linear fireplace (must be 40'+ long) and reflective disks on the north wall. The room I stayed in was a nice break from "everycolor" carpet and standard features. There was plenty of indirect lighting including gooseneck reading lights. The floor was hardwood, but didn't strike me as cold, and again was a welcome change from carpet. The shower and toilet stall were open to the room's "hallway", concealed only by sliding frosted glass doors. Maybe I didn't look hard enough for a concealed door.The tub was separate and with sharp looking tile. There was complementary water, coffee, blueberry tea with a single cup brewer. The hotel is close to Wacker Drive and within walking distance to Lake Michigan. I could see the Wrigley Building and Pier Park from my 8th floor room. One caution: the adjacent undulating balconies, while necessary I'm sure to avoid disruption of the flowing lines of the exterior, are separated only by 3’-6” railing, so lock the sliding door. The price was decent for a downtown hotel, $60 less than others nearby. The staff was pleasant. The elevator is secured floor-to-floor by key card as long as someone doesn't trail you.

Went into town for the Dave Matthews Band concert. The hotel was spectacular. After having seen some of it on "Flipping Out", we were excited to check it out for ourselves. The view of Navy Pier from our 16th floor balcony was amazing and the location was perfect for walking up Michigan Ave. All of the staff we dealt with was very polite, friendly, and very helpful. Will definitely be staying here again in the future.

I like my room, it was very differant to a normal hotel room in terms of the decor. The balcony was nice. Room was a little small, but I was on business and didnt really need the space. The only real problem is parking, the hotel parking is madly expensive and the nearest free on road, overnight parking is 15 mins walk away! i wont stay there again because of the parking issue, however if you dont have a car then it is a fantastic hotel just a bit dull and boring lobby!