The Robey – Art Deco Icon Turned Boutique Landmark
Historic Design, Neighborhood Energy
From Skyscraper to Statement Stay
Originally built in 1929 as one of Chicago’s first skyscrapers outside downtown, the Northwest Tower (aka the Coyote Building) is an Art Deco landmark by Perkins, Chatten & Hammond. Today, it’s been reimagined as The Robey, a design-forward boutique hotel that embraces its architectural pedigree while anchoring itself firmly in the creative energy of Wicker Park and Bucktown.
Rooms with a View (and a Story)
The light-filled rooms and suites pair hardwood floors, 400-thread-count sheets, Bluetooth-enabled sound systems, and flat-screen TVs with views that steal the show—especially in the Panorama Suite, which offers 180-degree skyline vistas.
Next door, the Hollander Fireproof Warehouse houses 20 multi-bed Loft rooms with a raw, industrial vibe: 3.4m-high ceilings, polished concrete floors, rough-textured brick walls, and crisp birch plywood beds accented by Schoolhouse Electric lamps and custom folded steel shelving.
Eat, Drink, Lounge, Repeat
The neighborhood Café Robey serves brunch and dinner daily, while its second-floor lounge is perfect for a morning coffee or a post-work drink. Head to the 13th floor for the Cabana Club, where a seasonal rooftop pool, lounge seating, and cocktails with panoramic views make it one of Chicago’s most scenic hangouts.
DNA Hotels Verdict
The Robey is more than a hotel—it’s an architectural love letter to Chicago’s Art Deco history, paired with a stylish, contemporary hospitality experience. Whether you’re there for the skyline views, rooftop pool, or raw loft-style rooms, The Robey delivers design with heritage and neighborhood soul.
