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Ray's Bucktown B&B

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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2144 N. Leavitt St, Chicago, IL, 60647
  • Place, Milwaukee Avenue
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The 606
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Humboldt Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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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 Single 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 Single Bed

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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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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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Skylight Room (Upstairs)

Skylight Room (Upstairs)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Egret Room (Second Floor)

Egret Room (Second Floor)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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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 Single 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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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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Cardinal Room (First Floor)

Cardinal Room (First Floor)

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Ray's Bucktown B&B

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Lincoln Park Zoo
A rooftop terrace, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Ray's Bucktown B&B offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 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.
The free breakfast at Ray's Bucktown B&B gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Milwaukee Avenue. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a 24-hour business center. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a 24-hour business center, and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • 5 minutes by car from Lincoln Park Zoo and 6 minutes from Wrigley Field
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Ray's Bucktown B&B. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Chicago bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • 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

  • No lift

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

  • 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
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests arriving after 8:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests should know that 2 cats live at this property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Ray's Bucktown B&B.
  • 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 B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 383 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

Laura Jane

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

Cozy and Wonderful!

Such a wonderful find - sweet staff, homey setting, beautiful neighborhood close to the 606 walking trail and train. On top of this the most amazing breakfasts we could ask for. A wonderful gem of a place to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

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

A hidden gem with outstanding customer service

Ray's B&B is a hidden gem. It exemplifies service and the highest level of personalized attention to make you feel as comfortable as possible. Even though i stayed for just one night during a business trip, the experience was outstanding. This will be my default option for further trips to Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Homey and great location

I was visiting my son for a much needed vacation, and this was the perfect place to unwind. He has a very homey feel well, still providing all the modern comforts! I loved the sauna and steam room and used them on a couple of mornings to start my day. The breakfasts were wonderful and made to order. They were an amazing number of options, both regular and vegan. I appreciated their generosity with extra snacks and anything you might have needed that you didn’t bring with you like a water bottle and an umbrella. The location was perfect for getting around Bucktown and a walkable distance from the blue line Western stop. A few blocks in either direction you could find great coffee shops and restaurants. I also love the check out was at noon - that extra hour does make a difference!
1st floor game room
Rooftop
Sunny living area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely one of the best stays I’ve ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Brazeals in Bucktown

Wonderful new discovery for us. We were in Chicago to visit our son who lives in Wicker Park and discovered this fabulously funky B&B in Bucktown. It will DEFINITELY be our go to place to stay for future visits. Staff so friendly, everything about our stay was great, visiting with fellow guests over breakfast (pancakes or French Toast, which to choose, too hard, have both!) - just altogether wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Excellent

Best B and B we've ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute B&B. Staff is super friendly and helpful! Breakfast was always delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic and charming. We look forward to another visit in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Ray's. They made the entire process from start to finish simple and easy. They went above and beyond for us in many ways and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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