About
WELCOME TO THE ROBEY
Perched high above the big intersection of Damen, Milwaukee and North Avenues in an Art Deco masterpiece formerly known as the Northwest Tower—stretching 203-feet tall and the only skyscraper for miles—The Robey captures the storied spirit of Chicago: a bustling, ever-changing, big-shouldered town.
Taking its name from Robey Street – the north-south artery that would become Damen Avenue - it was our objective from the start to honor this skyscraper’s renowned past while bringing a fresh, new perspective to our 89 room hotel.
Originally designed as an office building in 1929 by the firm of Perkins, Chatten, & Hammond, each of the hotel's rooms, lobby and roof spaces were transformed by Belgian design duo Nicolas Schuybroek Architects and Marc Merckx Interiors.
I adore Chicago. It is
the pulse of America.
We began by combining two historic buildings with two very distinct styles: the first, designed as an office building in 1929 by the firm of Perkins, Chatten, & Hammond, contains Tower Rooms, as well as a lobby and roof spaces—each transformed into understated elegance by Belgian design duo Nicolas Schuybroek Architects and Marc Merckx Interiors. In addition, we offer 20 multi-bed Annex Loft rooms and a multifunctional hall in the adjoining former Hollander Fireproof Warehouse built in 1905, an industrial-style space infused with boutique finishes and custom-designed furniture brought to life by DELORDINAIRE architects.
With 180-degree views of the city skyline, including tree-lined streets and the steel girders of L train stops, we welcome you to experience Chicago in a completely new context: where today's design meets yesterday's daring, with a little something always happening at night.
Rooms
Tower Rooms
Each of our 69 Tower Rooms offers a front-row seat to the area’s eclectic energy. Plus, our home in the former Northwest Tower’s unique triangular footprint means every room gets a healthy dose of sunlight – the perfect complement to the warmth of hardwood floors.
Landmark Queen · Urban King · Corner King · Panorama Suite
Annex Lofts
Our 20 Annex Lofts invite guests to enjoy a uniquely urban warehouse conversion, offering three flexible multiple bed configurations. Our century old annex building allowed us to create modern rooms with original exposed surfaces, polished concrete floors, and 10ft ceilings.
Double Queen Loft · Queen + Bunk Loft · Queen + Twin Loft
Stay with us at The Robey and enjoy:
- Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas
- Access to O’Hare and city center via the Blue Line “L” train, just steps from our door
- Café Robey: Neighborhood restaurant for daily brunch and dinner
- The Up Room: rooftop cocktail bar
- Cabana Club: indoor/outdoor cocktail bar and rooftop pool
- Personal care amenities from Le Labo
- Complimentary bikes, provided by tokyobike
- 24 hour front desk
- Limited valet parking is available
- Check-in 3pm Check-out 12pm
- LG HDTV
Food + Drinks
Café Robey
Our neighborhood café serves up Chef Michael Elliott’s seasonal comfort food – against the backdrop of Wicker Park and Bucktown’s bustling six-corner intersection. Join us for brunch and dinner every day of the week. With our open kitchen and double height ceilings, every seat in Café Robey gives way to the streetscape of Milwaukee and North Avenues.
Hours
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7am to 3pm, 5pm to 9pm (Sun-Thu)
7am to 3pm, 5pm to 10pm (Fri-Sat)
Closed between 3pm and 5pm
Book your Café Robey reservation on Resy
Menus: Brunch · Dinner/Cocktails
Clever Coyote
Clever Coyote serves tiki inspired drinks, steamed buns reminiscent of classic sandwiches, wings and youthful nostalgia.
Hours
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5pm to 11pm (Sun-Thu)
5pm to 1am (Fri-Sat)
The Up Room
Sitting atop the tallest building for miles, our stunning rooftop 13th floor lounge is sure to leave you feeling lucky (thanks to those twinkling skyline views). Stretch out across low sofas next to the bar—or venture outside to the terrace where you'll see The Robey's heavens-bound spire. As the name suggests, we're up for anything and always down for a nightcap.
Hours (last elevator goes up one hour prior to closing)
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5pm to 12am (Sun-Thu)
5pm to 1am (Fri-Sat)
21+
Cabana Club (6th floor)
Cabana Club is open to all—because with 180-degree views of the skyline, we couldn't keep it all to ourselves. To the East you'll spot Chicago's 1,127-foot high John Hancock building as well as the tops of more earthly neighborhood churches. You may even catch a glimpse of a passing L train or two—the Damen Station is right here. Chicago natives and citizens of the world welcome.
Happy Hour
4 to 6pm (Mon–Thu)
$6 frozen cocktails
$3 beer / ciders
$3 BBQ pork tacos (1 per order)
$5 quesadilla
$6 burger
11am to 11pm (Sun-Thu)
11am to 12am (Fri-Sat)
I drink to make other
people more interesting.
Special Offers
Plan Ahead
Plan your trip in advance and save. Enjoy 18% off our Best Available rate when you book and pre-pay for your next stay. Note that this rate plan is non-refundable and non-modifiable.
Tour de Robey
Explore all that The Robey has to offer during your stay—Best Available rate plus $125. Package includes 2 cocktails and 1 appetizer at Clever Coyote, 2 nightcap cocktails at The Up Room and brunch for 2 at Café Robey (brunch excludes alcohol, can be purchased separately).
Park at the Robey
Save $10 per night on parking for 1 passenger car or SUV.
Stay Awhile
Planning a longer trip? Save 15% off our Best available rate when you stay 3 or more nights, no deposit required.
Summer Savings
Looking for last minute savings this summer? Book your stay now and receive 10% off plus 1 drink token per registered guest.
Private Events & Meetings at The Robey
The Robey Hall · The Boardroom · Clever Coyote · Cabana Club · The Up Room · Café Robey
The Robey hosts a wide range of private events in all of our restaurants, lounges, and roof top spaces. An ideal venue for private cocktail parties, meetings, get-togethers, company parties, brunches, and private dinners; The Robey offers a unique event setting. All of our food and drinks are created in house by our culinary and beverage team. Please reach out directly to our Events Director to learn more about our availability, menus and spaces.
Download Spring/Summer Events Booklet · Download Fall/Winter Events Booklet
Rooftop Pool
Nothing says getting away like getting in the pool. That’s why-despite some well-meaning skeptics-we had to have one. We like to think of this rooftop oasis as a little slice of summer vacation in the heart of the city. If you’re a hotel guest, beat the crowd and come for a dip early before the pool bar heats up. Cabana Club opens daily at 11am to the public.
Open seasonally May - September
Neighborhood
Way Back When
First incorporated into the city of Chicago back in 1837, the Wicker Park District sprang up around a verdant triangle of fountains and paths named after the park's developers, Charles G. Wicker and his brother Joel H. Wicker. Soon the busy intersection of North, Milwaukee and Damen Avenues became the heart of the district.
As waves of immigrants moved in—first Irish, then German, Scandinavian, Polish and Jewish—the neighborhoods' bakeries and grocery stores reflected its ever-changing residents' tastes. And though the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 devastated the city, an influx of prosperous families to the area during the subsequent rebuild brought with them beautiful brick and stone homes that remain gems of the neighborhoods today.
Two neighborhoods, one love
There's a reason people fall for Wicker Park—the neighborhood boasts some of Chicago's most photographed Victorian homes and tree-lined streets (it is a Chicago Landmark District, after all). Plus, the bordering area of Bucktown—with its charming storefronts and artist community roots—creates an irresistible mix that continues to draw locals and visitors alike.
Luckily for The Robey, our doors sit right at the crossroads of these two eclectic communities and offer guests a stay steeped in the city's history and culture, all within an afternoon's walk.
The Here and Now
With roots firmly planted in the 19th century's past, a visit to Wicker Park and Bucktown today reveals a thoroughly modern evolution: of-the-moment restaurants and galleries, cafes and studios, dotting the restored storefronts and sunny sidewalks. Not to mention, a cluster of easy-to-use public transportation like the iconic L Train.
We've got homegrown icons in spades. While some might compare the area to New York City's East and West Villages, we think these twin neighborhoods are all Chicago Search record stores for Chi-Town musicians from Curtis Mayfield to Sam Cooke; browse bookstores for some of our most recognizable voices like Saul Bellow and Sandra Cisneros.
In our opinion, whether you're in the mood for a nightcap or a morning Vinyasa class, there's no better pocket of the city to go where the locals go and live like you're never leaving.
Still want more time to explore our city? Extend your stay at The Robey here
Accessibility
The Robey aims to make your stay as comfortable as possible, striving to continually accommodate the needs of our guests with disabilities. Please contact the hotel if you have any special requests relating to your disability.
The following areas are accessible:
- Public entrance
- Route from the hotel’s public entrance to the registration area
- Route from the hotel’s public entrance to the accessible guestrooms
- Route from the hotel’s public entrance to the restaurant
- Route from hotel’s accessible public entrance to the meeting room/ballroom area
- Route from the hotel’s public entrance to the swimming pool
- Public restrooms
- Registration desk
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
Additional accessibility information:
- Accessible guest rooms with mobility features have doorways that provide 32” of clear width
- Accessible guest transportation with advance notice
- Hotel has a TTY for guest use
- Hotel provides assistive listening devices for meetings upon request
- Guest room TVs have closed captioning or closed caption decoders provided
- Service animals are welcome
- Signage for permanent rooms and spaces have Braille and tactile characters
- Hotel employees will read printed/visual information to guests who are blind/low vision and provide verbal directions to locations on the hotel property
Contact
2018 West North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
872-315-3050
General
contact@therobey.com
Events & Groups
events@therobey.com
Press
press@therobey.com
· Group blocks of 7 or more guestrooms per night
· Individual extended stays of 10 or more nights
What is the Parking Situation?
Valet parking is available for hotel guests for $49 per night on a limited first come first serve basis. Hourly parking is not available. We highly recommend guests utilize public transportation or Uber/Lyft if possible. Guests are welcome to utilize metered street parking or Spot Hero at their own risk.
What is covered under the mandatory nightly Facilities Fee, and how much is it?
Guests receive a myriad of valuable benefits from the Facilities Fee including:
- · Full access to Bucktown Athletic Club directly next door
- · 20% off while dining at all restaurants and bars on property
- · (2) Fiji waters, (2) Goose Island beers, & (2) sodas — all replenished daily
- · Keurig in-room with both regular and decaf, tea available upon request
- · Discounts to local participating shops exclusive only to guests of The Robey—full list provided at check-in.
- · Seasonal use of house bikes, provided by Tokyobike
Advance Purchase Reservations
For bookings made on or after April 6, 2020, please consider the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). If you do not book a flexible rate you will not be entitled to a refund or stay credit. Your cancellation request will be handled by the property based on your selected policy. During times of uncertainty, we recommend booking an option with free cancellation. If your plans change, you can cancel free of charge until the cancellation window expires.
Do you have a gym?
The Robey has a partnership with Bucktown Athletic Club, located directly next door. Guest access to Bucktown Athletic Club is covered under the nightly Facilities Fee. Please visit the Front Desk to retrieve a gym pass.
Do the rooms have a mini fridge or microwave?
Guest rooms have mini bars, which are more like a cooler. If you need to refrigerate medications or breast milk, please visit the Front Desk and they will be happy to store items for you. Our guest rooms do not have microwaves.
How old do I have to be to check in?
Check-in age is 21 years and older.
Pets and Service animals?
The Robey is not pet friendly but per The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we welcome service dogs. To be protected by the law, your dog must meet the ADA's definition of service animal, which is a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks directly related to your disability.
Cabana Club
Cabana Club is open 7 days a week rain or shine from late May through late September. Pool is accessible for hotel guests starting at 8:00am and we open at 11:00am to the public. We close at 11:00pm on weekdays and 12:00am on weekends. We do not take reservations and we require a $15 minimum per person. Towel service is only available to hotel guests . Outside food and beverage is not allowed. Kids and families are welcomed. For private events please contact events@therobey.com
We are always on the lookout for exceptional people that want to work in the lifestyle hotel space. With 89 rooms and 4 food and beverage outlets, there are many opportunities to share your pride for hospitality. We are a results driven hotel that loves to hear from those who care about every detail of the guest experience and enjoy working in a team environment.
We are always looking for qualified candidates; Apply Now! Please email your resume to HR@SpearheadHospitality.com
Additional job listings may be found on our LinkedIn page
- Mobility/Hearing Accessible Urban King, Roll-in Shower
- Mobility/Hearing Accessible Urban King, Tub
- Mobility/Hearing Queen/Twin Loft, Transfer Shower
- Hearing Accessible Landmark Queen
- Hearing Accessible Urban King
- Hearing Accessible Double/Queen Loft
- Hearing Accessible Panorama Suite (can be configured to be mobility accessible; please call Hotel for this option)
- Toilet with grab bars and lowered vanity
- Roll-in shower, bathtub with grab bars, or transfer shower, as indicated in room type
- Lowered light switches and thermostat
- 32” wide doorways
- Closed captioning on TVs
- Visual alarms and notification devices for the deaf or hard of hearing
- Outlet within 4 feet of telephone
- Visual notification for incoming phone calls
- Closed captioning on TVs
- Visual alarms and notification devices for the deaf or hard of hearing
- Outlet within 4 feet of telephone
- Visual notification for incoming phone calls
Measuring approximately 235 square feet, this room includes a queen-sized bed and intimate seating area. This room has southern views of Wicker Park and Bucktown’s treelined streets or Chicago’s beloved Elevated train – the perfect vantage point to observe the neighborhood’s texture and feel.
As with all Tower Rooms at The Robey, this room features Waterworks bath fixtures and custom made terrazzo tile, plus bold accents of oxide red and Calcutta marble tabletops designed for work or dining. We also hope you enjoy our mix of vintage and custom-designed furnishings, specifically curated to complement each room and our Art Deco-meets-Modern motif.
Measuring approximately 330 square feet, this suite includes a king-sized bed and sofa for optimal seating. Plus, all our Urban King rooms boast southern views of Chicago’s iconic skyline or overlook Bucktown and Chicago’s northeast neighborhoods, including Lincoln Park.
As with all Tower Rooms at The Robey, this room features Waterworks bath fixtures and custom made terrazzo tile, plus bold accents of oxide red and Calcutta marble tabletops designed for work or dining. We also hope you enjoy our mix of vintage and custom-designed furnishings, specifically curated to complement each room and our Art Deco-meets-Modern motif.
Measuring approximately 390 square feet, this suite includes a king-sized bed, double vanity, sitting area and work desk. Corner Kings are located at the tip of our triangular shaped building and feature sweeping views of the city skyline, including North and Milwaukee Avenues bisecting Wicker park and Bucktown. With Lake Michigan only two miles to the east, on sunny days you are sure to see part if its 1638 miles of shoreline.
As with all Tower Rooms at The Robey, this room features Waterworks bath fixtures and custom made terrazzo tile, plus bold accents of oxide red and Calcutta marble tabletops designed for work or dining. We hope you enjoy our mix of vintage and custom-designed furnishings, specifically curated to complement each room and our Art Deco-meets-Modern motif.
Measuring approximately 675 square feet, this top-floor suite includes a king-sized bed, double vanity, comfortable sitting area, work desk and living room with a private bar. The Panorama Suite boasts 180-degree views of the Chicago skyline.
As with all Tower Rooms at The Robey, this room features Waterworks bath fixtures and custom made terrazzo tile, plus bold accents of oxide red and Calcutta marble tabletops designed for work or dining. We also hope you enjoy our mix of vintage and custom-designed furnishings, specifically curated to complement each room and our Art Deco-meets-Modern motif.
Measuring approximately 370 square feet, this room includes 2 queen-sized beds, extra bench seating, ample space, and a work desk. This northwest facing room brings in midday natural light and has streetscape views of North and Milwaukee Avenues.
As with all Annex Lofts at The Robey, this room features custom designed furnishings and fixtures by Delordinaire, functioning factory style windows, Schoolhouse Electric bedside lamps, a large shower with floor to ceiling tile and rain shower head, utility style sink, spacious open ceilings with exposed ductwork, and individual storage space for multiple guests.
Measuring 320-420 square feet, this room includes a queen-sized bed and 1 set of twin bunks, extra seating, plus a desk or accent table and chair for work or reading. This northwest facing room brings in midday natural light and has streetscape views of North and Milwaukee Avenues.
As with all Annex Lofts at The Robey, this room features custom designed furnishings and fixtures by Delordinaire, functioning factory style windows, Schoolhouse Electric bedside lamps, a large shower with floor to ceiling tile and rain shower head, utility style sink, spacious open ceilings with exposed ductwork, and individual storage space for multiple guests.
Measuring 260-315 square feet, this room includes a queen-sized bed and 1 lofted twin bed, and a Satara easy chair for extra seating. This room has streetscape views of Milwaukee Avenue or North Avenue.
As with all Annex Lofts at The Robey, this room features custom designed furnishings and fixtures by Delordinaire, functioning factory style windows, Schoolhouse Electric bedside lamps, a large shower with floor to ceiling tile and rain shower head, utility style sink, spacious open ceilings with exposed ductwork, and individual storage space for multiple guests.