AIRE Ancient Baths - Chicago

Overview

AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago is a luxurious spa facility housed in a beautifully restored 1902 factory in Chicago’s River West neighborhood, near the West Loop. This historic venue preserves original features like exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and industrial columns, creating a stunning industrial-chic backdrop for an immersive wellness experience. Drawing inspiration from ancient Roman, Greek, and Ottoman bathing traditions, AIRE offers a sensory journey through thermal baths, massages, and rituals designed for profound body and mind relaxation.

The overall atmosphere is magical and serene: candlelit spaces flicker softly, filling the air with aromas of orange blossom and eucalyptus, accompanied by gentle underwater melodies and the soothing murmur of water. Guests surrender to floating sensations, warm steam, and therapeutic oils, achieving total relaxation in a silent, timeless environment.

Features & Amenities

AIRE Chicago boasts a comprehensive circuit of signature thermal baths at varying temperatures, accessible at your own pace:

• Caldarium: Hot bath for muscle relaxation.
• Frigidarium: Cold bath to invigorate circulation and tone skin.
• Tepidarium: Warm bath for gentle transition.
• Balneum: Bath of a Thousand Jets for hydrotherapy.
• Vaporium(s): Steam rooms infused with aromatherapy.
• Palestra: Indoor/outdoor bath with waterfall.
• Flotarium: Salt bath for effortless floating.
• Salt exfoliation area for skin renewal.

Additional amenities include:

• Relaxation areas with warm marble stones, cold water, and AIRE Tea for hydration.
• Exclusive couple’s rooms for intimate experiences.
• Refreshing drinks, juices, or tastings (e.g., virgin sparkling rosé, cheeses).
• High-end products like Signature Orange Garden oil (jojoba, macadamia, almond), grapeseed oil, and Esdor wine-based cosmetics.

Services

AIRE offers a range of personalized experiences combining thermal baths with massages and rituals, available for individuals or couples:

• Ancient Relaxing Massage 60’ ($285/person, 135 min): 60-min full-body massage with Orange Garden oil.
• Orange Garden ($300/person, 135 min): 35-min body massage + 25-min face/Gua Sha/scalp treatment (contains nuts).
• Orange Garden - For Two ($600/couple, 135 min): Couples version with shared massages and mask.
• Deep Intensity Massage ($325/person, 135 min): 60-min deep tissue for muscle recovery.
• The Signature Wine Experience ($750/person or $1,400/couple, 180 min): Wine bath soak, massages, exfoliation, cranial/hair treatments, cheese tasting.
• Love Connection 45’/60’ ($590-$660/couple, 120-135 min): Romantic couples massage with basalt stones, essential oils (sandalwood or red currant), juice.
• Escape Together 45’/60’ ($570-$600/couple, 120-135 min): Relaxing couples massage with Orange Garden oil, juice.
• Nightfall Baths ($150/person, 60 min; Fri/Sat 10 PM only): Bath circuit + rosé and chocolates for pre-bed unwind.

All include thermal baths; many feature scientific benefits like antioxidants from polyphenols, improved circulation, and relaxation proven by studies.

Pricing

• Individual experiences: $150 (Nightfall) to $750 (Wine Experience).
• Couples experiences: $570 (Escape 45’) to $1,400 (Wine for Two).
• Prices are per person or per couple as noted; durations 60-180 min.
• Corporate gifting and gift boxes available for teams/clients.
• Booking via website; FAQs, hours/guidelines linked.

Location & Hours

• Address: 800 West Superior St., Chicago, IL 60642 (Google Maps).
• Contact: Phone +1 312-312-9610, Email chicago@beaire.com.
• Hours: Not detailed on page; refer to Hours and Guidelines.

Notes

What sets AIRE Chicago apart is its historic authenticity blended with modern luxury—transforming an old factory into a portal to ancient bathing rituals. Scientifically backed treatments (e.g., Orange Garden fragrance for relaxation, wine polyphenols for anti-aging) emphasize natural ingredients and proven benefits. Customization (e.g., oil choices, pressure adjustments) and tips like listening to your body enhance personalization. Ideal for romance, recovery, or unwinding; part of a global AIRE network (NYC, London, etc.). Emphasizes hydration, alternating temperatures, and therapist communication for optimal results. Newsletter for exclusives.