Best Bed And Breakfasts Near Chicago

Bed and Breakfasts are a pragmatic alternative to big hotel chains. They are often family-run which means there is a personal feel to each spot, they are small which places all the attention on each guest and offer great breakfasts included in the price of each room. Here are some of the best and most quaint bed and breakfasts located in quiet areas in and around Chicago.

Ray's Bucktown B&B
2144 N. Leavitt St.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 384-3245
www.Raysbucktownbandb.com

Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located in the northwest neighborhood of, you guessed it, Bucktown. Only minutes from the Loop, yet nestled in it's own eclectic neck of the woods, this B&B is consistently rated as one of the best places to stay. What sets this B&B a part from the crowd, however, is the steam room and sauna available for all guests. The house features 11 bedrooms in this safe neighborhood located between Downtown and O'Hare airport.

Harrison House B&B
26 N. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-1117
www.Harrisonhousebb.com

Harrison House is unique because it offers the opportunity to visit two worthwhile cities, Chicago and Naperville. Located just outside Chicago in west suburban Naperville, Harrison House is close enough to Downtown that one can experience the world-class city and can also spend a day or two in historic Naperville. Tree-lined streets give way to a trendy downtown dotted with antique shops, trendy coffee bars and nightlife impressive for a suburb all within walking distance to North Central college. The five bedroom B&B is small, quaint and offers more of a country aesthetic in a building from 1904.

Stone Porch By The Lake
300 Church St.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 905-0133
www.stoneporch.com

North suburban Stone Porch by the Lake offers a luxury experiences without the luxury price of Downtown. This tudor home is situated just blocks from Lake Michigan. It features upscale décor, hardwood floors in the bedrooms and marble floors in the bathrooms. Gourmet breakfast is served every day in view of the beach. Cheaper than flying to Florida for the beach vacation, Stone Porch by the Lake is a great stay-cation option.

Thyme For Bed
12567 W. 185th Ave.
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 775-1922
www.Thymeforbed.com

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This next B&B should not be discounted from this list because it is across state lines. Easily one of the most unique B&Bs in the Chicagoland area, Thyme for Bed is the area's only dome-shaped B&B. Shaped literally like a golfball, this place offers three bedrooms to choose from in this rural option. Built by the owners, guests shouldn't fear midwest summer weather as the dome shape makes this place rated for 300 mile per hour winds. It's not a fortress, however. Wifi and flat screen TVs adorn the suites just like the home-grown herbs and edible flowers adorn the meals.

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Harvey House Bed And Breakfast
107 S. Scoville Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6810
www.harveyhousebb.com

Harvey House Bed and Breakfast is located in west suburban Oak Park. Renowned as one of the best B&B locations near the city, this place won the 2014 Booking.com Award of Excellence and the 2014 & 2015 Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor. This award-winning B&B stands out from other options because it offers a wide array of massage packages ranging from hot stone massages to signature in-suite massages.

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Robert Mathius is a Chicago suburb native who currently lives in Tinley Park. He has a passion for the automotive industry in addition to journalism and works to blend his two passions in his writing. Additional automotive reporting by Robert can be found on Examiner.com.