AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago

Really wanted to love this. Facility was clean, baths were very nice, albeit extremely busy. However, we had booked a massage as well. Were told to plan for a 90 minute total experience. After what felt like a long time, we asked for an update, the staff seemed very confused, asked to see our wristbands, and proceeded to tell us it would be another 20 minutes. Curious on the time, I went to the locker room to check. We had already been left in the baths for over two hours. It was clear we had been skipped/forgotten. Our massage felt very rushed, assuming because it was squeezed into to accommodate the mistake. Overall, not worth the price tag.

Totally peaceful and relaxing experience the location is off the beaten track so you have to look for it. But once you're inside you're in another world we had a hot stone massage, very soothing and calming. You'll want to use the valet parking since it is hard to find parking. My favorite was the cinnamon steam room, it was the hottest and the cold plunge outside the room was a great way to cool off too. This is truly an experience to enjoy more than once

I visited AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago and overall had a good experience. The baths themselves are beautiful, relaxing, and well-maintained — a great place to unwind and disconnect. However, the massage package could definitely be improved, especially considering the price of $700. It didn’t quite match the level of expectation for that cost. That said, the overall atmosphere and experience were still enjoyable, and I’d consider coming back, just maybe without the package next time.

I’ve been coming here for YEARS, and it only gets better with time! I have heard that AIRE massages are mid but I have never experienced a mediocre massage here (I’ve had about 5-6)! But these last two were TOP TIER! Last year on my birthday I had Jamie and she was amazing, I didn’t think this years massage would top what she did to me. But I was wrong! I got Jean as my masseuse and she did her BIG ONE! I mentioned it was my bday and I’m an athlete and she took that info and ran with it! She put her whole elbow and forearm into my back (an area I asked her to focus on) and released all the nots. OMG! She made my whole body melt the way she understood the muscles and released all my tension and focused on areas that needed some extra love. At first she had a medium pressure and when I asked for firm she adjusted and did not hold back! It was amazing! I want to thank her for such a beautiful massage, I shed tears of joy! I immediately went to the hottest bath after and just let my muscles fully melt. Absolutely amazing 10/10 experience per usual!

My husband and I booked one of the valentines packages which included access to the baths as well as a couples massage. After reading some recent negative reviews, I was a little anxious about our experience because it is pricey and we did pre-pay. I'm so glad I didn't let those reviews sway my decision to book because we had such a good experience! Staff was welcoming and friendly and provided us with a tour of the facility and instructions for our visit since this was our first time. We enjoyed all of the various pools, baths and steam rooms and were called for our massages toward the end of our allotted time, which I thought was perfect. My husband and I are frequent spa visitors and are particular about massage and we both had a good experience here. My therapist used firm pressure as I requested and was able to relax my neck and shoulders. The hot stones were a perfect finishing touch. After the massages, we had just enough time to take a final soak in the baths before heading out. The checkout process was smooth and we were on our way. We both felt relaxed the entire rest of the day! Thank you AIRE for a perfect Valentine's Day treat! We will be back!