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  • Inn Details

    "Best in the City" - Chicago Magazine. Ruby Room Hotel & Spa is one of Chicago's most unique overnight destinations. Just 8 minutes from downtown, in the heart of historic Wicker Park's restaurant, shopping and nightlife scene. Modeled in the European tradition, Ruby Room is neither a hotel nor a traditional B&B. Our concept is that of relaxation. By design, we do not offer telephones or televisions. We do not offer 24 hour reception or bellman services. We make a practice of not entering your room during your stay, unless requested. Ruby Room is a historic property and does not offer an elevator. Please keep this in mind, if you or any of your guests have a challenge with mobility. What we do offer are outrageously comfortable pillow top mattresses with 500 thread count linens, large marble and glass showers, 4 of which are equipped with commercial steam units along with complimentary AVEDA products. Crown molding and fine woodworking throughout. Modern furniture peppered with antiques, new community kitchen, gorgeous garden with waterfall and all a part of a day spa, hair salon, yoga studio, two retail boutiques, 5,000 square foot health club and a serene healing sanctuary. If you're looking for something super clean and relaxing, we offer a restful room attached to a unique spa in a super cool neighborhood. Your peace is our passion.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Urban Inn

    • Spa

    Property Noted For:

    • All a Girls Guilty Pleasures Under Two Roofs

    • Corporate Retreats and Workshops

    • Family Get Togethers

    • Featured on E!'s Style Channel, Fox, WGN and CBS

    • Onsite Events

    • Spa, Hair Salon, Yoga Lounge & 3 Unique Boutiques

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Private entrance

    • Spa

    Other Amenities:

    • 500 Thread Count Linens and in room Aveda products

    • Personal/Corporate Retreats and Training

    • Full Day Spa, Hair Salon and Daily Yoga Classes

    • Commercial Steam Showers (4 suites)

    • Outrageously Comfortable Pillow Top Mattresses

    • Healing Garden With Waterfall and Labrynth

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  • RUBY DELUXE SUITES

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $175/$225

    Our Ruby Deluxe suites offer honest to goodness pillow top mattresses with 500 thread count linens. Comortable and clean, additional features include: Private marble steam showers, chez lounges, cutom woodworking and moulding abound. Hardwood floors, oriental rug, modern décor/furnishings, cd player, high speed internet access, down comforters, thirsty towels, spa robes, slippers, 500 plus thread count sheets and of course fluffy pillows, double top King beds and an extra set of sheets.

    GARDEN SUITES

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$200

    Quaint & cozy rooms over looking the healing garden. Enjoy a private balcony, relaxing sounds of wind chimes and city views. All Ruby Room guest suites include a private bathroom, hardwood floors, oriental rug, natural light, modern décor/furnishings, cd player, high speed internet access, down comforters, thirsty towels, spa robes, slippers, 500 plus thread count sheets and of course fluffy pillows, double top king beds and an extra set of sheets.

    CITY SUITES

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $200/$150

    Quaint & cozy rooms. Our Ruby City Suites offer honest to goodness pillow top mattresses with 500 thread count linens. Comortable and clean, additional features include: Private glass showers, comfy chair, cutom woodworking and moulding abound. Hardwood floors, oriental rug, natural light, modern décor/furnishings, cd player, high speed internet access, down comforters, thirsty towels, spa robes and slippers.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00-6:00 pm    Check out: 11:00

    • Minimum stay: Friday-Sunday there is a two day minimum requirement

    • Deposit amount required: A deposit of one nights stay is required.

    • Cancellations: If your reservation is cancelled before 12:00 noon CST 7 days prior to your stay, a full refund is provided. Any cancellations that fall within the 7 day window will result in a full charge of your reserved stay. If we are able to rent the suite, we are happy to provide a full refund. No shows are charged the full cost of your reserved stay. Any guests terminating their stay prior to their agreed upon check out date will be charged the full cost of their reserved stay. If you are making reservations for someone else, the credit card given at time of reservation is the credit card that will be used for any and all room charges.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

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    Signature Dish

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    There are far too many excellent restaurants in our neighborhood for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks. We are located directly on "restaurant row". We are happy to point you in the right direction based on your tastes from comfort food to fine dining to vegetarian to some of the best steaks in the world (no kidding).

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  • Location Type

    • 8 minutes West of Downtown Chicago

    City

    • Chicago

    • Distance to city: 3 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Coming from I90/I94, exit Division Street and head West to 1743-45 West Division.

    Airport

    • Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) 16 miles

    • Directions to property:
      DRIVING FROM OHARE: Merge onto I-190 E toward CHICAGO LOOP. 3.0 miles I-190 E becomes I-90 E / KENNEDY EXPY E. 11.6 miles Take the DIVISION ST exit- EXIT 49A. 0.1 miles Map Turn RIGHT onto W DIVISION ST. 0.5 miles Map End at Ruby Room: 1743 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 Total Est. Time: 23 minutes Total Est. Distance: 16.11 miles CTA TRAIN FROM OHARE: Blue Line to Division Street Stop. Walk West three blocks to 1743-45 West Division Street. DRIVING FROM MIDWAY: Going SOUTH on S.CICERO/IL-50 S toward W 59TH ST. 0.2 miles. Make a U-TURN at W 59TH ST onto IL-50 N/S.CICERO AVE. 2.2 miles. Merge onto I-55 N/STEVENSON EXPY N. 4.8 miles. Merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W via EXIT 292A toward WISCONSIN. 4.6 miles. Take the MILWAUKEE AVE/AUGUSTA BLVD/1000 N exit- EXIT 49B. 0.2 miles. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N MILWAUKEE AVE. 0.3 miles. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto W DIVISION ST. 0.2 miles. End at Ruby Room: 1743 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 Total Est. Time: 22 minutes Total Est. Distance: 12.86 miles CTA TRAIN FROM MIDWAY: Take Orange Line to Clark and Lake Stop. Transfer to Blue Line. Get off on Division Street stop. Walk West three blocks to 1743-45 West Division Street.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • 8 Minutes From Downtown Chicago Attractions

    • Double Door Music Venue - Rolling Stones Favorite

    • Located in Chicago's Boutique Shopping District

    • Located on "Restaurant Row"

    • Three Blocks From EL Station

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Zoo

    • Shopping - Often Compared to New York's SOHO

    • Full Day Spa, Hair Salon and Daily Yoga Classes

    • Corporate and Personal Workshops

    • 8 Minutes From Downtown Chicago

    • Antiquing

    • Located on Chicago's "Restaurant Row"

    • Sight-seeing

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    Amazingly cozy..

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Pros: - awesome steam shower - super comfortable king size bed - quiet with no television or phone (perfect to get away from it all..) - located in a great neighborhood with plenty of shopping/dining to choose from Cons: - no breakfast (but there is a kitchenette stocked with coffee!) - no designated parking (just street parking) - steep spiraling staircase

    Loved it!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I loved the ruby room inn! There is a yoga room on the 2nd floor and a spa downstairs! Amazing!

    Quiet, private self serve inn.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    The Ruby Room is a small inn in a hip neighbourhood in Chicago. $12 cab ride will get you downtown, and $15 to McCormick Place. It is not a B&B, as there is no breakfast available. You do get a very comfortable king bed, modern shower bathroom, and access to a small kitchen. The spa of the same name next door serves as the front desk, resulting in limited hours of service. They do have plans for out of hours arrivals and departures. A yoga studio on the second floor has drop in classes and the spa is full service. Grabbing a breakfast across the road was a ritual during my 4 night stay. I would stay there again and recommend it to others.

    A wonderful weekend stay in a fantastic neighborhood

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    My wife and I were in Chicago for a weekend, and we loved the Ruby Room. The room itself was large and comfortable, with amazing sheets and a very comfortable bed. The shower was large and the water was hot. There is no tub, just a large walk-in shower, outfitted with a steam-bath feature. The neighborhood is fantastic. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and shopping along Division (Mana, a vegetarian restaurant across the street, was a favorite). The staff do not enter your room during your stay, but if you need anything (new towels, change of sheets, etc.) you can leave a note in the hallway and they will see to it. We appreciated not being bothered by housekeeping staff during our stay. The kitchenette (no dining area, tho) is well-stocked with dishes, pots and pans, so one can make coffee, toast, or even more complicated meals if one wants. There is a market just down the block that would supply basic necessities. Each floor had a portable clothes steamer, which we appreciated, as our fancy clothes were wrinkled from being packed in our luggage. It worked great. Our room did not have a TV (and we assume that's true in the other rooms as well). We liked that fact, but others may find that a negative feature. It's a steep climb up stairs to the rooms (they are on the 3rd and 4th floor), so those who have trouble with steps will probably not enjoy the stay. There is a back garden, which we enjoyed, but the waterfall was far too loud. Perhaps it can be made more gentle? Our room was near the kitchenette on our floor, and that made things a bit more noisy than we would have liked. For the most part, other guests kept quiet, but the walls can be a bit thin, and there is little to no noise-dampening in the hallways, so we were slightly disturbed from time to time by the noise of other guests. But it was not enough to ruin our stay--not by any stretch--and we would definitely stay here again.

    A Chicago Jewel

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I absolutely adore the Ruby Room...the rooms are so clean, stylish, and comfortable. The overall vibe is relaxed, low-key, simple. I don't like daily housekeeping, so that aspect gels beautifully with my low-maintenance preferences (and if you need anything, it's easy...just post it on the hallway board, a charming touch that isn't one bit summer camp-like). The area surrounding is really cool, and parking is normally a breeze. (There is no dining option in the hotel, which isn't a problem in Chicago.)

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