TL;DR

Iconic design: Landmark Art Deco architecture with stylish interiors.
Skyline views: Tower rooms and rooftop bar overlook Chicago in all directions.
Creative interiors: Converted office building reimagined with top designers.
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This Wicker Park boutique hotel is iconic. Sumptuous interiors aside, The Robey’s magnificent Art Deco architecture will draw you in and keep you there,

Its rooms and suites are nestled in sunny corners of a sky-high structure. Snag one of these for yourself and you’ll get matchless views of the Chicago skyline from the comfort of your hotel room.

We think you won”t regret a sunset cocktail or two on the rooftop bar either.

The Robey isn’t just fancy cocktails and great views, however. It fills an old office building, and the owners have paired with top-notch designers and architects to create enough personality on the inside to match the outside.

What are the rooms like?

Two options: Tower Rooms in the office tower or Annex lofts in a former warehouse.
Light & views: Tower Rooms are bright with sleek furnishings and corner suites show off the building’s shape.
Industrial edge: Annex lofts feature polished concrete, exposed beams, and minimalist bunk pods.
Amenities: Black-and-white bathrooms stocked with Le Labo toiletries.
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You’ll choose between Tower Rooms, which were part of the original office building, and the Annex, which is a converted warehouse with a more industrial feel.

The Tower Rooms boast incredible light and the Annex offers unique design with polished concrete and exposed beams.

Tower Rooms let the building do the talking, cleanly designed with sleek furnishing, restrained palettes and some cushy couches for comfort.

All rooms soak up the sun, but the Corner Suites really let you feel the unique shape of the building.

The bathrooms feel like your office bathroom, if it wasn’t communal and was very cool. They’ve got a black and white theme and lovely Le Labo toiletries.

The annex lofts sport a similar design, with less of a vintage vibe to work with, clean and comfortable.

Annex lofts are straightforward minimalist design, with clean wood, black, white and gray. You have the option for a bunk bed, which are cute little pods tucked into the walls and accessed by stylish black piping.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Main dining: Café Robey serves French-American comfort food and brunch with bottomless mimosas.
Playful twist: Clever Coyote offers 90s-themed bites, drinks, and retro gaming.
Rooftop views: Up Room serves cocktails and snacks with citywide panoramas.
Pool & cabanas: Seasonal Cabana Club with triangular pool, loungers, and bar service.
Wellness perk: In-room massages available on request.

There are plenty of options here for good and drink. Unsurprisingly, for Chicago, The Robey offers exceptional cuisine at its neighborhood cafe, the Cafe Robey.

It’s French-American comfort food that will satisfy both foodies and the more conventional.

The cocktails are classics as well, with a couple creative options slipped in, including a bottomless mimosa that pairs well with the daily brunch.

It’s the perfect place to pamper your palette before heading out into the city for the afternoon.

If you want to try something a little more quirky, the Clever Coyote cashes in on 90s nostalgia with a unique menu stacked with millennial classics.

Play Nintendo while you enjoy your queso dip, and sip on a bright blue fishbowl garnished with Swedish fish.

Finally, you’ll find craft cocktails served alongside gourmet snacks at the Up Room, the rooftop bar with one of the best views in the city.

A comfortable lounge area invites you to spend hours sipping and nibbling while the sky darkens and the city starts to twinkle.

The seasonal Cabana Club serves snacks and drinks, and is also home to the hotel’s unique triangular pool.

It’s unheated, so make sure to get a lounger so you can soak up the sun after a refreshing dip. Ask the front desk for an in-room massage to top off.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Pop culture: Filming location for John Cusack’s *High Fidelity*.
Hip & historic: Mix of Victorian houses, leafy streets, and trendy shops.
Easy transport: Subway across the street connects to central Chicago.
Exploring made easy: Complimentary tokyobikes available for guests.

Jon Cusack’s classic High Fidelity was filmed in Wicker Park, and the refined taste is there, if not the nihilism.

It’s a hip neighborhood growing around a lovely historic district with Victorian houses and trees lining the streets.

The Robey sits at an intersection, and there the historic and hip meet in the most charming of ways.

It’s a haven for the locally-run, and you can shop along the long streets for hours if you choose, or hole up at a friendly café and people watch for a while.

The nearest subway stop is just across the street, making it easy to head into the center and explore all the Chicago landmarks you can imagine.

The hotel offers complimentary tokyobikes if you want to explore the neighborhood on wheels.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

”Really welcoming friendly staff. Comfortable stylish room. Enjoyed the roof top bar and the one on the second floor. The bistro is great for breakfast too. Fantastic location for exploring Chicago…..”

”Loved the room design! The bed was very comfortable. The view was stunning. We lived in Chicago for 17 years and have never seen the city from that vantage point before……”