Kohler Waters Spa at Lincoln Park, Chicago

★★★★★ 4.4 (246 reviews) RECOVERY INFRARED SAUNA CONTRAST THERAPY COLD PLUNGE

📍 2358 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Kohler Waters Spa at Lincoln Park is a 20,000-square-foot luxury spa in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that offers recovery services including... Online booking.

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4.4★

246 reviews

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Services

ServiceDurationPrice

Citrus Reviver - Hydrotherapy Treatment80 min$275

Fire and Ice - Hydrotherapy Treatment50 min$230

Hydrotherapy Circuit45 min—

Lavender Rain - Signature Hydrotherapy Treatment50 min$250

Rain Man - Hydrotherapy Treatment50 min$250

Still Waters - Hydrotherapy Treatment50 min$230

Hydromassage Experience PoolIncluded

Massage TherapiesIncluded

Thermal Suite - Cool Plunge PoolIncluded

Thermal Suite - SaunaIncluded

Thermal Suite - Steam RoomIncluded

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About This Studio

Kohler Waters Spa at Lincoln Park is a 20,000-square-foot luxury spa in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that offers recovery services including thermal suite amenities (sauna, steam room, cool plunge pool) and hydrotherapy treatments as secondary services to their primary aesthetics and massage business. The studio features a signature hydrotherapy circuit and custom Vichy shower treatments but requires advance booking; walk-ins are not mentioned. The facility distinguishes itself with a device-free environment policy and a custom Hydromassage Experience Pool designed by Kohler's hydro experts.

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luxurymulti-modality

What Sets Them Apart

Device-free environment policy enforced for all guests, designed to minimize digital distraction and overstimulation
Exclusive Hydromassage Experience Pool custom-designed by Kohler's hydro experts (not available at other recovery studios in Chicago area)
Two KOHLER Custom Treatment Vichy Showers, a premium hydrotherapy feature rarely found outside luxury spas
All-day thermal suite and amenity access included with every service booking, not charged separately

Service Details

Thermal Suite - Sauna

Sauna access included with all service bookings for all-day use. Part of the thermal suite circuit guests can use for 45+ minutes before or after treatments.

Thermal Suite - Cool Plunge Pool

Cool plunge pool included as part of the signature thermal suite. Used in the hydrotherapy circuit to awaken the body and reduce inflammation. All-day access included with service bookings.

Thermal Suite - Steam Room

Steam room access included with all service bookings for all-day use. Used in the hydrotherapy circuit to increase blood flow and boost organ function.

Hydromassage Experience Pool

Custom-designed hydromassage pool exclusive to Kohler Waters Spa locations, created by Kohler's hydro experts. Included as part of all-day amenity access with service bookings.

Hydrotherapy Circuit

45 min

Guided ritual combining rinse/exfoliation, whirlpool (increases blood flow), cool plunge (reduces inflammation), steam (boosts organ function), repeated 3 times and finished with shower. Recommended to arrive 45 minutes prior to service to complete the circuit.

Lavender Rain - Signature Hydrotherapy Treatment

50 min · $250

Lavender and eucalyptus exfoliation under KOHLER Custom Vichy shower with warm rinse, full-body moisturizer, and warm-stone treatment on back and feet. 50-minute signature treatment.

Citrus Reviver - Hydrotherapy Treatment

80 min · $275

Full-body lemongrass scrub under KOHLER Custom Vichy shower with scalp and hair treatment, facial massage, and uplifting citrus body oil. Cool rinse followed by illuminating facial mask and bergamot body cream. 80-minute treatment.

Fire and Ice - Hydrotherapy Treatment

50 min · $230

Full-body contrast experience under KOHLER Custom Vichy shower with exfoliating mitts for circulation, carrot seed facial oil, and peppermint-infused ice spheres to energize. Designed to stimulate metabolism and boost immunity, concludes with warm and cold water rinse and body butter application. 50 minutes.

Rain Man - Hydrotherapy Treatment

50 min · $250

Designed for men. Warm KOHLER Custom Vichy shower experience with hot stones on back and feet, full-body exfoliation, and John Michael Kohler signature moisturizer. 50 minutes.

Still Waters - Hydrotherapy Treatment

50 min · $230

Aromatherapy session, CBD-infused full-body exfoliation, KOHLER Custom Vichy shower, and tuning bowl sound therapy to balance meridians and energy. Concludes with CBD-infused moisturizer. 50 minutes.

Massage Therapies

Massage therapy services offered by male and female therapists. Gender preference can be specified during booking. Included in service menu but specific modalities, durations, and pricing not provided in website text.

Pricing Details

When Life Hands You Lemons — $150 · 1 sessions · $150/session

Appointments required; advance booking recommended especially for weekends and holidays. Weekend/holiday pricing applies Friday-Sunday and specific holidays with $30 surcharge per service (excluding hair). 25-minute services not available Friday-Saturday-Sunday year-round. Pricing confirmed on dedicated service pages for hydrotherapy and body treatments. No membership or package pricing model found; services are à la carte or included in individual packages. Gratuity of 22% (19% gratuity + 3% service fee) automatically added at check-in.

What Reviewers Say

Kohler Waters Spa offers beautiful facilities with excellent amenities and generally warm staff, but experiences are inconsistent—some guests praise top-tier massages and relaxation, while others report poor service quality, pricing discrepancies, and maintenance issues that undermine the premium price point.

Based on 246 Google reviews

Cleanliness & Hygiene

clean facility'entire facility was clean'

clean locker room'locker room was clean, relaxing'

staff restocked towels'consistently attended by staff'

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dirty whirlpool

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unreplaced towels/washcloths

Staff

friendly and welcoming'greeted warmly' 'very friendly and kind'

knowledgeable and informative'informative and had a sense of humor'

attentive staff'staff timely and professional'

−

staff not present/responsive

Facility

spacious facility'more space for everything' 'spacious relaxation area'

beautiful amenities'spa itself is beautiful' 'lovely amenities'

relax/rest room'fell in love with relaxation area' 'take advantage of relax room'

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safety hazard (wet floor)

Value

pricing discrepancy between website and booking

high cost expectations vs disappointing service

prices on par with other Chicago spas

Standout Staff

Magdalena — mentioned for excellent facial serviceMary — mentioned as 'the very best' masseuseRegina — mentioned for 'best massage in long time'Eli — mentioned for welcoming tour and informative service

Most Mentioned

cleanfriendlyrelaxingspaciousmassageamenitiesbeautifulexpensiveprofessionaldisappointing

Facility & Amenities

✓Showers

✓Towels Provided

✓Robes Provided

✓Changing Rooms

✓Lockers

✓Post-Session Lounge

✓Lincoln Common parking garage at 2316 N. Lincoln Ave. First 90 minutes validated by spa; rates 0-30 min: $8, 30-90 min: $10, 90 min-2 hrs: $15, 2-4 hrs: $17, 4-12 hrs: $21, 12-24 hrs: $28.

Privacy & Setup

Cold PlungeShared Pool

NoteSauna, steam room, and cool plunge pool are part of shared thermal suite circuit. Couples massage rooms available.

Equipment Details

cold plunge

Type: shared_pool
Count: 1

cryotherapy

Brand: Cryo T-Shock

sauna

Spectrum: infrared
Count: 1

Your First Visit

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What to Wear: Bathing suit required for coed thermal suite
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Arrive Early: 45 minutes before your session
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Orientation: First-timer orientation available
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Note: Disclose pertinent health conditions affecting spa experience

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Online booking available

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Open weekends

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Late evening hours

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Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. Failure to cancel results in full service charge. Late arrivals may result in shortened service.

Hours

Monday	8:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday	8:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday	8:30 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday	8:30 AM–6 PM

Recovery Combos

Lavender Rain - Signature Hydrotherapy Treatment

50 min · $250

Hydrotherapy

Citrus Reviver - Hydrotherapy Treatment

80 min · $275

Hydrotherapy

Fire and Ice - Hydrotherapy Treatment

50 min · $230

Contrast Therapy

Rain Man - Hydrotherapy Treatment

50 min · $250

Hydrotherapy

Still Waters - Hydrotherapy Treatment

50 min · $230

Hydrotherapy, Sound Therapy

Spring Balance & Brighten Experience

25 min

Facials

Hydrotherapy Circuit: 1) Rinse & wash with exfoliation to increase circulation, 2) Whirlpool to increase blood flow and stimulate oxygen, 3) Cool plunge to awaken body and reduce inflammation, 4) Steam to increase blood flow and boost organ function, 5) Repeat circuit three times and finish with shower. Recommended to arrive 45 minutes prior to service to complete circuit.

Data last verified: 2026-03-16

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Kohler Waters Spa at Lincoln Park, Chicago

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