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Ray's Bucktown B&B

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Flamingo Room (First Floor)
Interior entrance
BBQ/picnic Area
Hallway

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2144 N. Leavitt St, Chicago, IL, 60647
  • Place, Wrigley Field
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Navy Pier
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Room with a View (Second Floor)

Room with a View (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 185 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egret Room (Second Floor)

Egret Room (Second Floor)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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East Room (Lower Level)

East Room (Lower Level)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Skylight Room (Upstairs)

Skylight Room (Upstairs)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Eagles Nest (Second Floor)

Eagles Nest (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Chickadee room (First Floor)

Chickadee room (First Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Woodpecker (Second Floor)

Woodpecker (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Flamingo Room (First Floor)

Flamingo Room (First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cardinal Room (First Floor)

Cardinal Room (First Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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DaVinci Room (Second Floor)

DaVinci Room (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 392 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cuckoo Room (Second Floor)

Cuckoo Room (Second Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Located in Chicago (Bucktown), Ray's Bucktown B&B is within a 10-minute drive of Lincoln Park Zoo and Wrigley Field. .This bed & breakfast is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Millennium Park and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Art Institute of Chicago.
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What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wrigley Field - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Millennium Park - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Navy Pier - 9 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Western Station (O Hare Branch) - 11 min walk
  • Chicago Clybourn Station - 18 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allez Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Charleston - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red June Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ray's Bucktown B&B

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Lincoln Park Zoo
Ray's Bucktown B&B offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and shared/communal kitchens. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This bed & breakfast also features a television in a common area, a picnic area, and bike storage.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 11 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVR
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 cats reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Ray`s Bucktown Hotel Chicago
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Ray's Bucktown B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 377 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Getaway

My best friend and I had a little weekend getaway this past weekend for a concert and Rays was the perfect place to book! Rays was so well kept and the ladies that run it did an excellent job with welcoming us and making us feel at home. The room we stayed in was spacious for 2 people with an amazing access to the private patio area and it was beautiful and quiet. I would highly recommend Rays to anyone in or out of Chicago!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a treat to stay at Ray’s. Funky kitschy decor from bygone years. By far THE BEST breakfast menu!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast is widely celebrated for its eclectic and warm atmosphere, making guests feel at home amidst its unique decor. It definitely feels like you're staying with family, along with a vast array of things to do while "at home" with them (you can do laundry, use the steam/sauna, play some board games, read the newspaper, soak up the sun's rays/watch the stars at night on their upper deck,etc.) along with the many amenities that it provides. The warm hospitality that Ashlee & Kat provided was out of this world - and you know that first impressions last! I appreciated every single interaction I had with them, despite being my first time staying at the humble abode - in addition, to just being my second time in Chicago! Having stayed with them definitely changed my perspective on hotels & motels, and I highly recommend Ray's Bucktown B&B to those who need a comfortable, no-frills, & home-y place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about it!!! The staff, for sure!!! The building and all the fun stuff inside! Breakfast! The neighborhood! I could live there!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, the staff was kind, and it was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very welcoming

The building is super interesting with all the art work. Breakfast is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, ABERGAVENNY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Metro into city did not use my car at all for 4 nights Wrigley field walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Ray’s Bucktown BnB. The staff were fantastic and incredibly helpful and nice. The cook to order breakfast was excellent with generous proportions. We will certainly return in future visits to Chicago. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ray's Bucktown B&B will exceed your expectations!

This was superb. Very safe and secure. Much attention to the details which make a stay enjoyable. Fabulous made to order breakfast. I highly recommend Ray's!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stumbled upon this excellent B &B. The neighborhood was lovely with all the spring blooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Very personalized experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neighborhood gem

Amazing property! Cooked to order breakfast, staff off the charts hospitable and friendly. The whole feel of the space is inviting and calm. My room was a cozy little respite from the city, though in a walkable neighborhood. It was home away from home. Definitely want to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a rad spot...great staff, A M A Z I N G breakfast (can I say Nutella and banana stuffed French toast?!), nice sauna on premise, clean rooms, so much to look at, and I parked in the garage! Will be back...daughters had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This used to be Ray's photo studio, because he was a professional photographer. That probably wouldn't matter to most people, but I am also a professional photographer and I really enjoyed talking with Ray about birds and his travels. I really appreciated the indoor parking, and the breakfasts were very large. The staff was very friendly and helpful in explaining everything that we had access to in the building. It would be a great stop for kids because of all the games available. Loved it, and will stay there again the next time we visit Chicago!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

M. Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B is a gem. Loved it. It’s like staying in someone’s huge, comfortable home with a fabulous hostess. Plenty of parking, creative decor, and the huge made to order breakfast is fabulous. They have snacks, homemade baked goods and all kinds of drinks in the kitchen. They serve breakfast until 11 for late risers. Laundry, sauna, steam room. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique, fun, and accommodating place to stay. They made check-in super easy. The building was fun to explore. The breakfast was excellent! Even though they were out of parking in their garage, there was plenty of free street parking available in the area. Definitely would recommend to anyone staying in Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025