Wicker Park Inn

We’ve stayed at the Wicker Park Inn twice, and loved it both times. The location can’t be beat — in the heart of a great neighborhood, close to Downtown, and easily accessible by and to public transportation. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the room was clean and comfortable. We felt very much at home on both trips. Plus the breakfast options were yummy! I was pregnant on both trips, and appreciated the fact that they also had snacks available at all times. We can’t wait to go back.

By far the most comforting night’s sleep I’ve ever had while traveling for work. I truly wish I could stay in a place like this every night. Located in a great neighborhood, you can easily walk to several great restaurants and bars nearby. The rooms are so cozy and clean. The breakfast was probably the best part for me, because I’m so used to stale, mediocre selections you get at hotel chains. Fresh pastries, strong coffee, a wonderful variety of fruit and yogurt. Thank you, Wicker Park Inn, for brightening my work week :)

The Bucktown apartment is perfect from a weekend getaway. Three of us Baltimore babes came to Chicago for a weekend trip and had a delightful time. The apartment was fully stocked with extra towels, blankets, cookware, even wine glasses! The inn staff and housekeepers were very friendly and welcoming. Super cozy with firm, comfortable beds. The inn is located in the heart of Wicker Park so it is close to the Damen blue line stop and every kind of food available. The innkeeper was obnoxiously pretty but that was our only complaint.

This was a really great B&B. The staff was really hospitable and accommodating. The room was really nice as well, much better than I expected from the photos online. My only complaint would be not having hot breakfast, but the cold options were more than enough.

cheap austere basic furnishings, cheap, ordinary Walmart or Costco-​style breakfast food (not an actual breakfast, no hot food, nothing cooked); more of an american-​style «continental breakfast», no concierge /​or efforts at hospitality, employee watched guests, never introducing herself (not one gracious word), mismatched furnishings in room, right next to very loud train tracks, VERY HIGH PRICED for what it was. I courteously mentioned we would have a guest for 2 nights and they slapped on a surcharge. They are mercenaries, not hosts. Would never stay there again.

We had a fantastic stay near the end of September. We honestly looked far and wide to find a decent place for a decent price in Chicago, still having some sort of access to downtown. This was our place!
5-​star service, very clean, and extremely accommodating. I was told that typically you need an extended stay, but with the busy summer season ending, they made a single night work for us, and I’m so glad they did because I already have two people from home (Utah) staying with them on their next stay. I’m sorry I can’t remember where I saw this, but they were extremely accommodating for us to drive into town and drop our things off at 11am, before normal check-​in times, and to our surprise, everything was ready for us.
Breakfast was so much better than any alternative hotel (I’m sure there are many high-​priced hotels that contradict me). We were across the street, so we loaded our things into the car and walked across the street to where they serve breakfast. There was freshly brewed coffee, coffee cake, small ham and cheese croissant sandwiches, fresh fruit, OJ, and an assortment of other things in the fridge we didn’t take (yogurt, things like that).
They gave fantastic recommendations and even offered to help us reserve our architecture boat tour (they only book with The Architecture Foundation) (non-​busy season, rainy weather, so we waited until the day of to purchase) — which is worth the time and money!
The room we stayed in was the Garden room, bottom floor. We had the average amount of noise of people walking above us, with a few passer-​bys on the sidewalk while our window was open. There was no train noise, safety concerns (big deal with a new baby). Go in knowing these are much older buildings, which makes them much more fun to stay in. They have obviously been renovated and well-​cared for. The kitchenette was such a nice thing to have, and as a result, we saved money by not having to eat out every meal (as much as I wanted to).
We really wish we could’ve spent more time in Wicker Park, because the area and stores are quaint and hip. Perfect mix of small town in a big city. Saw a bit more of a hipster crowd than I expected in the evenings. Seems to be filled with a lot of young professionals.
Definitely worth your time dropping by.
Downsides: A little bit of a walk (which is the case pretty much anywhere in the city), but not bad, to the El. Make sure to use directions to get there, we had to circle around because we missed our turn and because of the one-​way streets. So not much downside at all!
I always think it’s worth putting the price I paid, cause it helps people ball-​park the figures. We paid about $ 140 for the night (remember, slower time of year).

Great experience staying at Wicker Park Inn. Its nestled in a tree-​filled neighborhood but just a block from great restaurants, the bus downtown, and close to train. The staff was lovely and helpful and even went out of their way to see that I had my favorite Danish pastry (try the cheese danish). There are brochures to help plan your stay. The Garden apartment was comfortable, quiet, clean and perfect for our needs. Parking is available on street. We will be back– so nice to experience Chicago away from downtown, p and near to new Bloomingdale Trail Park

Lovely location and staff makes you feel right at home. The neighborhood is fantastic, too. Great food, fun bars and nightlife and even a few dive bars if you enjoy them (we did!). If you are a light sleeper the train does run, but I didn’t notice, but yes you should be aware of this before you book (and they do mention it on their website). But a stay at Wicker Park Inn will make you think you’re a local with a great pied a terre to return to each evening. We stayed in the Cape Cod room, which overlooks the street. The street was sooo quiet. And there are light snacks all day, which was a nice touch. Would definitely return!

Robin was amazing! She helped plan all of our travel routes in the city and was very accommodating with check in & check out times. Very clean room with comfy beds. No hidden surprises. Loved it and am hooked on B&Bs for life now!

Excellent place to stay. Breakfast was just right, and the host was very helpful and knowledgeable. Wicker Park inn is very close to fun shops and restaurants but quiet enough to feel like home away from.home.

Great location, staff, breakfast. Great neighborhood with lots of cool shops, restaurants and bars, and good access to public trasit. I would stay there again. Highly recommended. Especially with very high hotel costs in the city!

I really know what to expect here after reading the Unilocal reviews — so thanks, y’all! My husband and I stayed in the Tuscan room during our anniversary weekend in Chicago. We had read that the walls are thin, and they are — and the floors! I could hear the people above us stamping away. And there’s the train noise… But we’re New Yorkers, we tune it all out! This would NOT be a good B&B for light sleepers. The room was great, though — really great water pressure in the shower (that’s important!) and I liked that we had our own private entrance. Tres romantique!
Breakfast was good — in my opinion, a bit on the continental breakfast-​side for being a bed and breakfast, but good nonetheless.
I was really impressed with the staff. I realized after checking in and paying that I forgot to check in on Unilocal for the 5% discount. I emailed the staff and the woman at the desk dropped off a check for the difference! I was really impressed.
The part of town that Wicker Park Inn is in is great. Tons to do — it’s basically the Brooklyn of Chicago. Go to Antique Taco — yum!
I would definitely stay here again!

I had a lovely visit at Wicker Park Inn in December! I booked through Unilocal and stayed for one Friday night in Cape Cod Room. The room was very cozy and clean, and the host was friendly and attentive. The kitchenette area is cute and neat, and has some snacks available outside of breakfast. The host was out of the B&B during part of the breakfast time window, but quickly and apologetically set out food again when she returned and helped me check out. The pastries and fruit were fresh and delicious!
They have a spot to store your luggage for the day before your flight, so that is really helpful.
The location is blocks from many amazing Wicker Park restaurants and coffeeshops, but the B&B is on a side street that is pretty quiet and mellow. I felt totally fine walking around in the area at night, and there is a lot to do! Public transit (bus & train) is readily accessible.

Great location and free street parking. We stayed for one night in the Cape Cod room. The bathroom is small but room had plenty of space to throw suitcases on floor and spread out. The staff seemed friendly but we missed breakfast after long night/​morning of drinking. I would stay here again as price is right around economy rates at other places in the city. The ability to walk or catch a cab without moving our car was priceless.

Love it here! I wish my bed and bathroom at home were this cute. Perfect location for hipsters like us. It was so easy to walk to all the bars and shops we wanted to check out. It is located on a residential one block street between Milwaukee and Division. The staff were all friendly and helpful. They even allowed us to leave our beer purchases at the Inn after we checked out so they wouldn’t freeze in the car while we continued to explore for the day. We had a fireplace in our room so we stayed in one night to cozy up and drink/​relax. We will use this location any time we visit. Much more fun than staying downtown. My one and only slight issue would be that it is not very soundproof, so don’t plan on getting too excited with your significant other. We live together, so weren’t too heartbroken about it. Thanks for the great time, Wicker Park Inn!

We stayed four nights in the Wicker Park Guest Room and thoroughly enjoyed it. The location was great! The place and our room was charming. Our room was downstairs, just inside the front door of the main house. Noise was a bit of an issue. We heard the front door a couple of times, and we heard our neighbors a few times, but it wasn’t a big deal.
Breakfast was continental-​style: croissants, scones, bagels, fruit, cereal, yogurt, juice, etc.
My only complaint would be the weekend host. We stayed Thursday thru Sunday nights. Friday and Monday mornings the host was a very personable gal (unfortunately we didn’t get her name) who was friendly, cheerful and helpful.
The Saturday and Sunday gal was really sub-​par for a B&B host. She was in the office that’s just off the kitchen and only came out when we requested it; both coffee carafes were empty, so we had to ask her to come out to make more coffee. She was wearing a ski cap and padding around in her socks as though she was in her own living room. She reminded us of a teenager who’d been left to mind the shop, but her focus was clearly somewhere else. Perhaps she was only minding the place for that particular weekend? (Again, we didn’t get her name either.) However, it was the only weekend we were there, and it’s definitely not what you expect when you’re staying in such a lovely B&B.

I stayed in the Garden Apartment in Aug ’13 for my birthday & it was amazing. Perfect location and staff was beyond nice & helpful. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. Check in was quick. The street the B&B is on is beautiful & quiet & a very short walk to all the action on Damen & Milwaukee. I visit Chicago often & will only stay here on my future visits.

Highly recommended, We had the Chicago room, it was Excellent!
Private Balcony was a killer bonus! Very clean, great staff, excellent spread of breakfast choices. Great location, just do it already, hands down legit.

Wow. can’t say enough positive about this place! Hmm, amazing breakfast choices in the morning, with all sorts of high quality protein and milk. My «Chicago» room was spotless as can be. Bathrooms were clean as well. Robin the front desk gal was so, so nice. She helped me out a few times when I couldn’t open the damn door!
Will stay here again!

Cute cute cute spot in Wicker Park. This is a great alternative to larger hotels and it is conveniently located if you want to explore the area. There is free parking as well, so it makes it great for those traveling in from out of town with a car.
The rooms are nice and from what I heard, the staff is really friendly. It can be hard to get a reservation at times since it’s small, but definitely worth checking out.