Radisson Blu in Chicago
Apr 26, 2011 | 9:39 pm
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Radisson Blu in Chicago
Is there anyone who can tell me when the Radisson Blu opens in Chicago? I have tried booking dates at the end of this year and Radisson's site only says "coming soon."
Also, is this hotel a new build, or is it being renovated from another hotel?
Also, is this hotel a new build, or is it being renovated from another hotel?
Apr 27, 2011 | 2:16 pm
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Aqua was planned as a condominium/hotel mix originally. If I remember correctly, the Fairmont across the street was going to expand into about 15 floors. When the economy tanked, so did that plan.
Oct 10, 2011 | 1:48 pm
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We are excited to announce that the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel opens on 11.1.11. Please visit www.radissonbluchicago.com to make your reservation today. We look forward to hosting you.
Oct 13, 2011 | 9:16 am
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I talked to a vendor last night who'd just had a tour of the facilities, and she said they're fantastic. Still, another hotel in a sort of odd corner of the city - one where the Fairmont seems to dump rooms with great frequency. Hope they do well.
Oct 14, 2011 | 11:16 am
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Nov 2, 2011 | 7:22 am
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Note that the reservation calendar uses European-style dates (12/11/11 is Nov. 12, not Dec. 11).
Groupon is now sold out.
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Nov 2, 2011 | 8:05 pm
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Nov 14, 2011 | 2:41 pm
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They did a profile of this hotel's architect on PBS Arts this past weekend (I think I met her ages ago at a benefit dinner, but I can't be sure). She apparently incorporates ecologically-sound principles into her work. Very interesting look. You may also be seeing the hotel's profile in FT's ads here today, as I am. 
Nov 15, 2011 | 7:46 pm
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They did a profile of this hotel's architect on PBS Arts this past weekend (I think I met her ages ago at a benefit dinner, but I can't be sure). She apparently incorporates ecologically-sound principles into her work. Very interesting look. You may also be seeing the hotel's profile in FT's ads here today, as I am.
Nov 15, 2011 | 8:38 pm
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Friends & Family Rate
See the details in the Miles & Points/Hotel Deals Forum
Basically, the promo code is CarlsonF, but you need to name an employee of Carlson/TGIF, but easy if you look at the posts in the above forum
Basically, the promo code is CarlsonF, but you need to name an employee of Carlson/TGIF, but easy if you look at the posts in the above forum