House of Two Urns

I spent a full week at the House of Two Urns during one of their Chicago Writer's Retreats. What a marvelous place for writers to hide away for a week! The rooms are beautifully decorated with art and antique furniture. My personal bathroom was very spacious and included a very large jetted tub. Each meal was a bit unique and laid out nicely. The neighborhood was charming with its old brownstones. The subway to downtown was easy to access and use, even for this country bumpkin, but a cab ride from downtown was also quick and inexpensive.

I stayed here this January for an artist's retreat. I spent the first half mostly working, and my partner joined me for the second half in which we played tourist at the various museums and ate deep dish pizza (which I discovered is an abomination, sorry Chicago). I stayed in the Alcova room, which takes up most of the top floor of the house. It's newly renovated, quiet, comfortable, huge, and perfectly clean. The bed was comfy (I only used one, though there were three in the room), the desk has a view of the cute neighborhood (which is a short walk from Wicker Park, one of my favorite hangout areas), and there's a massive selection of Disney films on VHS. I imagine this is where families are often placed when booking; I saw inside some of the other rooms downstairs and they're quite small. I noticed someone else gave a bad review for an issue arising over neglecting to mention they were bringing a child, but if they did mention their kid, they could've ended up with the best room in the house! I can see how some reviewers here and on other websites had issue with the "coldness" of the host; there are very detailed instructions and rules on how to stay at the inn, and I think that reflects on rather strict innkeepers. But I spent a good amount of time with both Kapra and Miguel, and honestly, they were positively delightful. I wonder if there are such specific rules/instructions because they had guests in the past who were disrespectful of their rooms and amenities, which would be easy to find offense in, especially since you're staying in their home. Other cool things: short walk from Pohalanka (best Polish food I've ever had), free laundry, awesome art everywhere in the inn (some pieces of which are made by the innkeepers, others which came from various local artists and have interesting back stories), reliable wireless internet, cheap cab ride from the Loop if you don't feel like walking to the train station.

Don't let the title confuse you, our experience was far from the National Lampoon's disaster! I live in Wicker Park and my family (the whole crew- grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, parents) really wanted to experience Chicago during the holidays. However, my 1 bedroom 1 bath flat was out of the question so I searched reviews for B&Bs open during the holidays. Not only was The House of Two Urns open during the holidays, but Kapra welcomed everybody like they were her own. She even made a special Christmas breakfast spending the time away from her own family to host and feed our crew. I could not speak higher of our experience. We stayed 5 nights and would've stayed another 5 if we could. The rooms are cozy and comfortable. As previously mentioned, the breakfasts phenomenal! Homemade quiche, pancakes, waffles, french toast, perserves, and pastries all served at a convenient time in the morning for you. Kapra didn't even mind us all stomping downstairs in our pajamas after staying up late on Christmas Eve. We booked her 3 bedroom apartment and had all the kitchen facilities to bake Christmas cookies and make a big Christmas dinner, just like at home. We're hoping to make a return trip in the summer to really enjoy the second floor patio overlooking her flower garden. Parking was included, a rarity in Chicago. And we could not have gotten more for our money, especially given that the bed and breakfast is located in the heart of a very popular and busy area with convenient access to public transit and close to downtown. My family and I would highly highly recommend the Two Urns to anyone visiting Chicago regularly, for the first time, those coming with a complete family, or for natives looking for a relaxing, comfortable in-city getaway.

I have stayed at the House of Two Urns several times. Every time I do, I find the place immaculately clean, the artwork interesting and fun, the food amazing, and of course the hosts are welcoming, hospitable, and fill the place with warmth and care.

What a great location – close to the subway, near to unique stores, cafes, and restaurants. The elegant dining room and unrushed pace of the service make for a delightful start to the day. We also enjoyed the company of other guests at the tasty breakfasts. The room was perfect. A comfy bed, well equipped bathroom, and access to a small kitchen allowed a home like experience to our vacation in Chicago.

They make an excellent breakfast and accommodate a variety of food needs. While the rooms are small and not well soundproofed (there's a white noise app to mitigate that problem, by the way), they are an excellent value in a high-priced lodging market. Very convenient to downtown, O'Hare, and local dining options. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.

Thoroughly recommended. The location is perfect for both the city and exploring Wicker Park, the fantastic, laid back suburb in which Two Urns is located. It has a wide selection of good restaurants, bars and interesting independent shops within a short walk. Two Urns itself is very comfortable. It is clean, has a wonderful sun deck to the rear and Kapra is a great host. I was made to feel very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The breakfasts really set you up for the day too!

We had a good time in this B&B, the location is fine, within reach of restaurants and busses. The room is lovely, the service beyond expectation. Nice to meet other guest in a personal setting (breakfast). The landlady was friendly and helpfull, and made an affort to make the breakfast something special. Nothing bad can be mentioned.

I am very pleased I chose to stay at Two Urns....had not been to Chicago for 25yrs, not sure what I was in for, but the location, size of room could not have been better. Owner was quite helpful, easy access to public transportation, got a real feel for a "neighborhood". Sharing common areas also allowed for new conversations/meeting interesting people. Would not hesitate to return to Two Urns.

House of Two Urns is a good choice for coupes or single travelers looking for a comfortable value B and B. The location is good-near the blue line subway and a neighborhood with good restaurants and bars. The food met my expectations with a hot entree served each day and cereal, toast, and yogurt available as well. The room was small but we had access to a fridge and balcony. Overall, I'd recommend it for someone looking for a good price that's within a half hour subway ride of the loop.

Enjoyed our stay at House of Two Urns -- great location, clean! Very friendly and breakfasts were wonderful.

This is a perfect place to stay. Located on a quiet street but two blocks from public transportation. The King room is bright and spacious. The common rooms are convenient and I spent relaxing time out on the deck. The breakfasts were some of the best food I have ever eaten! Blueberry french toast, yum! I definitely recommend this B&B.

I'm not sure if it was more like being on vacation in a foreign country or staying with family you hadn't seen for a long time. My room was just off the kitchen and I took full advantage of making myself tea and knitting at the kitchen table. The apartment common areas were spacious and clean and comfortable with everything decorated in gorgeous antiques. It was a little rainy but I spent part of the morning out on the beautifully crafted multiple level deck overlooking the family garden. Lilacs were fragrantly blooming and it was an amazing Chicago spring morning. We made our breakfast reservations for a later breakfast and by then I was famished. The carrot walnut muffins were amazing but nothing compared to the scrumptious vegetarian strata that was presented a few minutes after being seated. I loved this experience. It was my very first B&B experience and made me want to do it again and again.

We stayed at Two Urns for three nights in April and found it to be exactly as described on their website. Kapra, one of the innkeepers, was extremely obliging and helpful. She was a wonderful host. The breakfasts were very tasty and I have to say that the Mexican Strata, which was one of the dishes served, was one of the tastiest meals I have ever had - so delicious! The Inn was located close to the Blue Line subway which made travelling very convenient. We would certainly recommend this accommodation if you are looking for "a home away from home".

We spent a week at House of Two Urns in March while visiting our daughter. We really liked it; loved the way they have mixed high Victorian decor with wonderful and crazy contemporary art. The rooms are small but comfy, and the common areas are lovely, and a great place to hang out in the evenings when we weren't out and about. Breakfast was always delicious and filling, and served with a smile. Kapra was most helpful advising us how to get around, what to see, etc. Bathrooms were very clean, the towels very thick and soft, the bed was very comfortable, and the bedroom was clean. Our only suggestion would be to damp mop and damp dust the rooms, especially under the bed. It was a bit dusty, and aggravated our allergies. But we would stay there again the next time we visit Chicago, hopefully soon!

I must say that I was not anticipating finding such a lovely Bed and Breakfast in the middle of Wicker Park in Chicago. The urban setting melted away as you entered the parlor to check in. Kapra, the innkeeper, is extremely attentive, and was very helpful with all my questions, whether about distances to downtown, using the public transit system, or even fun things to do in Chicago. My room was exquisite, very clean, spacious and comfortable. And breakfast was hearty and delightful. Especially considering the relatively low price and convenient location, I will recommend the House of Two Urns to anyone I know traveling to Chicago.

Very nicely decorated rooms and common areas. Convenient location to the public transportation. Innkeepers very helpful and friendly, and very accomodating of special dietary needs. Jacuzzi in room was extra bonus. Bed was little hard, but everything else was great and I'd stay there again in a heartbeat!

This was my fourth stay at House of Two Urns. I've been to other Chicago area B&Bs but this is the one I keep returning to. The location is great. It's convenient to public transportation so getting to the Loop is easy, and there are food stores and restaurants within easy walking distance. The rooms are always clean and well-kept. But the best thing about the place is Kapra's breakfasts. Easily among the best I've had and I've stayed in B&Bs and inns all over the country. If you're going to be in Chicago for a few days, give House of Two Urns a try.

We stayed 3 nights in the Alcova room which was clean and warm. The bed was not very comfortable, linens were ok. The worst part was the plastic/vinyl cover on the box springs. Quite noisy and annoying every time you turned which made it hard to get a good night's sleep. I didn't read the information on the website thoroughly so was totally unprepared for no shower in the bathroom and it was a real bummer. The handheld spray in the tub is worthless. A towel rod or hook by the sink would also be very helpful. The towels were nice and and there were plenty of them. The breakfasts were so-so. The fritatta was cold, the pumpkin muffins were burned on the bottom and the waffles were pretty lifeless. The homemade jams were tasty. A chicken or turkey alternative to pork sausage would have been nice. It was quite nice to have a designated free parking spot and the deck looked like it would be pleasant in warm weather.

Comfortable room, quiet neighborhood, two blocks to the Blue Line, very nice breakfast, thoughtful owner.

Comfortable, convenient & yummy! I would recommend others here to stay.

Beautiful neighborhood, delicate attentions, unbelievable breakfast, house of charm, nice music (and books). Thanks for the chewing gum.

Two urns gave us a great night in Chicago. Within blocks of the train we had easy access from the airport and to destinations downtown while staying in a great neighborhood. My only regret is not having time to use the in-room whirlpool.

My wife stayed one night for three successive weeks. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance, friendliness, and creative breakfasts - many with fresh items from the garden.

Great location in the center of Chicago, yet on a quiet street. Excellent breakfast with ingredients from the garden attached to the building. Comfortable rooms and very friendly and helpful service. We would have stayed longer if we could.

Beautiful rooms and common areas. Spacious bathrooms with jacuzzi. Excellent location. Garage parking. Helpful and friendly hostess and part-time librarian (plenty of books for guests to borrow!).

Two Urns was perfect for our short stay in Chicago. Great jacuzzi tub and wonderful hostess. It was great.

Two Urns was a delight! An art gallery inside, delicious food, a great location for walking, baseball, everything!

The house was beautifully renovated and decorated with interesting artwork. The location was ideal. It was within walking distance of great restaurants and very convenient to public transportation. It was also easy to get to from the interstate and the free parking was a real plus. The innkeeper was informative and helpful in person and also provided binders of suggestions and information for reference in the rooms. Breakfast was delicious!

The house is well situated to go downtown by bus. We stayed there for two nights and it was a really wonderful experience. Everything was great, the rooms, the breakfast and especially the kindness of Kapra, the host. We loved to stay there and hope we'll return some day.

My wife and I spent two nights at the House of Two Urns in mid-June for our 8th Anniversary. We had an excellent time and really enjoyed the room (King). The breakfasts were outstandung and exceeded our expectations for breakfast by far. The felt we got a great deal for the price we paid.

Delicious and beautifully presented breakfasts, plenty of fresh fruits. Spacious lovely rooms with lots of nice touches. I felt very welcome and pampered.

Lovely old fashioned inn, excellent facilities ie kitchen, lounge and laundry. Innkeeper very helpful on whats on and transport in Chicago, Breakfasts are inspiring and very tasty.

Simple yet elegant, Two Urns is ideal for people interested in staying with working artists in a hip area of Chicago.

We only stayed for 2 nights, but we had the best time. Clean, friendly, and with the extra communal sitting room, kitchen and roof terrace it really did make us feel like we lived here in Chicago for a few days.

Not only were the rooms themselves incredible, but the service was outstanding. We got more than we expected. Also, the location was absolutely walking distance from great shpping and nightlife, but a quick ride from downtown.

Everything about our stay was charming. The breakfast, the room, the yard, the sitting area - all charming. The only problem is now we don't want to stay anyplace else.

Our accommodations were superb! We were surprised repeatedly by the special, helpful touches with info and accommodations provided. Delightful host - the best of the best!

This is an amazing Inn. It was superior in accommodations for our 5 year old. Food was so good, we craved breakfast time. This is hands down the best stay in Chicago.

We had the Alcova suite, with two queen beds, private bath, and of course, free wifi. Beautiful setting, very private, reasonably quiet for Chicago. Will recommend it to our friends.

First stay at a B&B, very enjoyable, comfortable, convenient. Made us feel at home. Good conversations with the owners.

Very good experience, fabulous breakfast. Winter rates in effect made this a true bargain. Close to public transportation makes getting around very easy.

I stayed at the House of Two Urns for the second time to visit my daughter who lives in Chicago. As always, the place is enchanting and warm. The breakfasts are fantastic and actually something my daughter looks forward to when I come out. The owners are great and very helpful. I would recommend this B&B to everyone. Chuck

I have stayed here repeatedly and ALWAYS have a wonderful experience. The place is lovely, clean and filled with interesting antiques and artworks. Everything is as it ought to be--the small details attended to in the meals, the bedding, the information on the area attractions. I highly recommend it and look forward to enjoying Chicago every time as a guest of the House of Two Urns.

Our visit to Two Urns was outstanding. The service was wonderful. The breakfast was yummy. We shall return. The Kriegers

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at House of Two Urns. The room was very comfortable, the breakfasts were very tasty and elegant. The owner was very gracious and accommodating. There was a computer for use and there was also Wi-Fi for those who brought their own laptop. Free parking for our car. If you enjoy restored and historic buildings, you will enjoy this beautiful B & B. We highly recommend it

My Sister and I were looking for a new expeicance in the Chicago area and found it here. The rooms are charming and cleanner then some 5 Star Hotels I have styed in. The Breakfast was as beatiful look at as it was to eat. Miguel and Kapra were helpful, gave us few great suggestions for food and entertainment. We ha a wonderful weekend and recomend The Two Urns to anyone sick of the same old stay on Michian Ave.

Convenient and cozy. Plus a great value.

I felt very comfortable at the House of Two Urns B & B. The Breakfasts were oustanding and the rooms were clean and cozy. The B&B was conveniently located to all forms of transit, Parking was definitly a plus and at the right price, I also enjoyed the tip of the day, Kapra was a great hostess, I would certainly recomend this to friends and relatives.

Our family met in Chicago for a mini family reunion and reserved both an apartment and a B&B room to accommdate our group. The apartment comfortably housed four adults and an infant and was used as the communal space for our group of seven. The location exceeded expectation and was an easy five minute walk to bus and subway stops. We also loved all the ethnic restaurants in the area and the friendly neighborhood. We will stay here again on our next vist to Chicago.

Exellent location, charming place I rented the apartament and I felt at home!

Conveniently located near public transportation in a safe neighborhood. I was amazed to see that local residents leave their bicycles outside at night. Breakfast includes homemade bread and muffins with homemade preserves and a freshly prepared hot entree.

Very clean and comfortable place with unique artifacts throughout, adding to the ambience. Nice to have kitchen facilities as well. Good deli nearby and close to subway. We will be back.

The Two Urns is a treasure. I'm so lucky to have found it. I wanted to stay much longer in this extremely charming and atmospheric house.

Mine was a short stay but the room was perfect and comfortable. Even a jacuzzi in the bathroom. Breakfast very good and the innkeeper was amazing.

I stayed in the Alice Room, which had a Princess & the Pea plus Alice in Wonderland theme. It was adorable. The innkeeper is also so nice and helpful--not to mention an amazing cook!

This is a brilliant place to stay. I came to it via the Amtrak site- it's charming, unusual, and had a unique identity. Breakfast was great too! Thoroughly recommended!

Karpa, our hostess, was so welcoming and gracious. Made us feel at home. Her breakfasts were wonderful. Highly recommend the House of Two Urns!

quiet neighborhood near good transportation

great stay; very accommodating!

nice stay

Quaint- old row house; small room with semi-private bath; very comfy mattress; guest kitchen; excellent breakfast with informative owner.

OUR BEST CHICAGO stay ever! It was a lovely room with a luxurious bath and garage for parking; the food was great, the price was right, and the hostess was charming. A real pleasure to visit!

Very pleasant stay- hostess/owner very congenial. Would definitely stay again. Disappointed a better rote not given for a 5 night stay.

My family stayed at the House of Two Urns for a long weekend and it was delightful. The common room was comfortable and spacious. The suite was lovely. My son especially liked hiding away in his own room in the back! The breakfast was very good and I would recommend this place to anyone.

This is just to confirm that the three nights I had were most pleasant! Each breakfast was home cooked and extraordinary! Everything I needed was taken car of, including a place to park my car!

great stay! great hosts, great food, great everything!

The breakfasts were superb! The bed provided an excellent night of sleep. Anything needed by the travelers was anticipated and of the best quality. We will return!

Located in a quiet part of Chicago, the whole place was the atmosphere of your Grannie's home. Awesome!

The breakfast was outstanding and very special. We also appreciated the museum cards. Great Place to stay at. Thank you!

Well managed, room for two of us, spacious, lock and key keep rooms secure, solid, good breakfast, near subway to downtown.

Staying here is always a delight. Like living in an Art Museum, also like being at home. Guests are pampered. Other guests are interesting.

Delicious homemade breakfast, convenient location - 1 1/2 blocks from Subway train, clean and comfortable, wonderful art & photography books.

we have just returned from a trip to chicago, we were 2 couples. enjoyed the apartment , just great far exceeded our expectations. clean and fully stocked. great location thanks for a wonderful stay.

Our family was thrilled with our accomodations. We have never experienced such wonderful hospitality. The rooms were comfortable and clean. I would recommend this b&b to anyone!

My husband and I visited chicago mid-july and not only were impressed by the fantastic city, but also by The House of Two Urns B & B which is also a fantastic place to stay. We are in our mid 20s so while we wanted a quiet place to sleep we were also looking for some good nightlife/bars/restaurants/shopping/etc. 2 Urns provides the best of both worls - it is not in downtown chicago, but is very close (10 min by bus / subway and a cheap cab ride at night) - it's located near the Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhoods which proved to be charming, hip, metropolitan, and great for evening strolls with plenty of eating/drinking options. The B & B is on a residential street a short walk from the nexus of the action, so while we were close to plenty of entertainment the street noise did not reach our bedroom window. The B & B is meticulously clean and the owner, Capra, has thought of all the extra touches to make the stay exceptional (bathrobes, slippers, extra toothbrushes, gorgeous breakfast, loads of tour info. and directions to various places and attractions). The B&B also has a fully functional (plates, utensils, etc) kitchen for guests to use as well as a lovely roof deck for relaxing. We were so impressed by the facilities and the city that we didn't want to leave!! While the location might turn people off (not downtown) - don't let it! Again, it's simple and quick to get downtown and the B & B is located in a special, hip neighborhood that you might not otherwise get to experience. We can't wait to go back : )

We recently stayed in the "Chambre des Amis" for a few nights. What a perfect place to stay - the hosts have thought of everything in this suite (and is shares a well-equipped kitchen and living room with another bedroom). Lots of luxurious extras, fabulous breakfasts, very helpful owner and staff - it really is like being home (as long as you live in a very nice house). We will return on our next visit to Chicago.

We stay at B+Bs frequently and they can be hit and miss. Two Urns was definitely a hit. It was very attractive and comfortable, the location was extremely convenient, breakfasts were good, and amenities all you could ask for. Surprises like an excellent library of DVDs and two artists as hosts were the icing on the cake. We'll be back.

We stayed here last week and will be there for MLK weekend. The breakfasts are outstanding as Kapra is very inventive and generous in her portions. The beds are like European, comforter beds. The Inn's decore is unique because each room has a theme and history for the Chicago area or time period.