Wicker Park Chicago, Illinois
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Industrial warehouse lofts
The former warehouse runs as an easygoing neighborhood outpost, where travelers and locals share long espresso benches beneath raw brick lofts.
What it’s good at
Notable
Custom birch plywood beds and green leather circular banquettes set against exposed brick.
Notable
A 1905 fireproof furniture warehouse transformed into loft rooms with original concrete floors.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The Damen L station sits right next door on the Six Corners, surrounded by Wicker Park's independent cafes and vintage shops.
The rooms
Eleven-foot ceilings rise over polished concrete floors, and custom beds are built from birch plywood and black steel.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A sixth-floor dipping pool sits out on the terrace at Solana, looking across Wicker Park.
At the table
The lobby counter pours Metric Coffee beneath filament bulbs and looks out through large glass panels onto North Avenue.
How it began
Built in 1905 for the Hollander storage company, the brick building originally safeguarded household furniture against city fires.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.