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 are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Sleek, mid-century-modern rooms in a 1929 flatiron tower, plonked in the middle of the city's best nightlife neighborhood.
Our read - 02
Trades downtown convenience for neighborhood cool.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Robey earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Robey works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Robey works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, The Robey delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give The Robey a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — The Robey isn't cheap for what it is.
You are planning for two
For romance, The Robey is hit or miss.
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