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Hotel · Chicago

The Robey

A design hotel in a landmark Art Deco tower at the Wicker Park six-corners, with a rooftop pool.

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The verdict

Worth the stay for…

Great for
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Photographers
  • Night owls
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • Romantics
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers; not for families with kids.

The location trade-off

What you're near — and what you're not

Walkable
  • Wicker Park / Bucktown bars and dining (at the door)
  • Damen Blue Line (steps away)
  • Independent shops and music venues
Cut off from
  • The Loop & Mag Mile (~15–20 min)
  • Museum Campus and lakefront (further out)
Rooms & rate

What you're paying for

Rooms are compact but sharply designed in a mid-century vein, shaped by the building's triangular footprint. The rooftop pool and bar are seasonal highlights; pick a higher floor for the skyline outlook.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The triangular Art Deco tower, sharp mid-century rooms, and a small rooftop pool with skyline views make it the most stylish base in Wicker Park.
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You're a 15–20 minute train or car ride from the Loop and Mag Mile — great for nightlife, less so if your plans center downtown.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A stylish, lower-key base in the city's coolest neighborhood — bars and dining at your doorstep.

  • With friends

    Ideal if your trip is built around Wicker Park / Bucktown nightlife and music.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
$$$ — mid boutique
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Warmer months for the rooftop pool and patios
Getting there
At the Damen Blue Line stop; ~20 min to downtown
Booking
Direct or OTA; ask about tower-view rooms
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