The Robey
A design hotel in a landmark Art Deco tower at the Wicker Park six-corners, with a rooftop pool.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is The Robey worth it?
The Robey deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Sleek, mid-century-modern rooms in a 1929 flatiron tower, plonked in the middle of the city's best nightlife neighborhood.
- 02
Trades downtown convenience for neighborhood cool.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep The Robey.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Robey is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, The Robey is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
The Robey rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip The Robey.
You're watching the budget
The Robey can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You're planning for two
The Robey offers some romance, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Wicker Park / Bucktown bars and dining (at the door)
- Damen Blue Line (steps away)
- Independent shops and music venues
- The Loop & Mag Mile (~15–20 min)
- Museum Campus and lakefront (further out)
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.
Plan it well
- Cost
- $$$ — mid boutique
- Timing
- Warmer months for the rooftop pool and patios
- Booking
- Direct or OTA; ask about tower-view rooms
- Getting there
- At the Damen Blue Line stop; ~20 min to downtown