1. Tea Studio in Wicker Park Spring Factory
Formerly a Prohibition-era distillery, this early 1900s warehouse has been lovingly renovated into an industrial-style, open-plan living space. Inside you’ll find impressive timber ceilings, exposed brick walls, solid oak floors and bathrooms kitted out with Spanish porcelain tiles and fancy Japanese toilets. The kitchen has even won design prizes and features a 10-foot long stainless steel island and six-burner gas range so you can easily cook up a feast, while the cocktail bar is fully stocked with unique whiskeys, wine and craft beer. The hosts even used to operate a whole-leaf tea business out of the space, so you can sip on hand-plucked oolong and aged Puerh teas.
Rooms? One. Sleeps two.
Mood? Industrial cool.
Location perks? In Wicker Park where you’ll find plenty of cool coffee shops, boutiques, book shops, bars and restaurants.
Budget range? Mid-range price for two.