CHICAGO BATH HOUSE
📍 1914 W Division St, Chicago, Illinois, 60622
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This spa offers a traditional bathhouse experience centered on exceptionally hot saunas and a cold plunge. Spa-goers describe the traditional sauna as extremely hot, with temperatures noted between 228°F and 242°F, which some find remarkably intense. The steam room is also described as very hot and enjoyable. A key feature is the large, well-maintained cold plunge pool, described as being ice-cold, providing a stark contrast for those practicing contrast therapy. Guests appreciate the availability of these core thermal facilities for a cleansing and relaxing experience.
Pricing
The venue charges an admission fee for access to all communal facilities, which include the locker rooms, sauna, jacuzzi, cold pool, and steam room. This fee is in addition to any booked services. Some guests feel this fee is steep and not clearly communicated upfront during the booking process.
Staff
Feedback on staff is mixed. Some guests describe encounters with reception and service staff as hostile, gruff, or rude. Specific service providers, such as a massage therapist named Gina, are cited for providing poor, amateurish service. However, other guests note that staff can be helpful and nice, with the bartender frequently mentioned as a friendly presence.
Additional Amenities
The venue includes a full-service restaurant and bar with a menu of Russian classics like borscht, pickled vegetables, and cheese blintzes. A private room in the restaurant area is available for an additional reservation fee. The locker rooms provide robes, towels, and shower shoes, though some guests find them to be small and crowded.
What Reviewers Love
- The traditional sauna and steam room are noted for being extremely hot.
- The cold plunge pool is large, well-maintained, and described as ice-cold.
- The facilities are consistently described as clean.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an additional fee to use the sauna and pools?
Yes, there is an admission fee for access to the communal facilities, including the sauna, cold plunge, steam room, and jacuzzi, which is separate from treatment service costs.
How hot is the sauna?
The traditional sauna is exceptionally hot, with spa-goers reporting temperatures ranging from 228°F to 242°F.
What is the food and drink situation?
The venue has a full bar and a restaurant serving Russian-inspired dishes like borscht and blintzes.
