The Robie House is one of the foremost examples of the American architectural style that is the prairie style. It was built in 1910 and it still stands majestic amidst other architectural wonders. The combination of roman bricks and the artistic glass windows on the exterior show the best in class designer that Frederick was. The authentic nature of the innovative design is reflected in each and every step that you keep inside the Robie house. The interior is designed as two rectangular boxes sliding against each other. A normal person can at once feel something is different yet attractive inside the house as he enters in.

The billiards and Children's room in the 'big vessel' (as Frederick has designated the larger of the two rectangles that make up the Robie house, offer a great sight to the eyes. There are guided tours organized for the visitors. The tour not only shows you every part of the house, but also explains how the structure is unique and complex, thereby portraying the ingenious design of Frederick's. There has been centennial Celebrations and restorations in the Robie house and now it has a better polished look and much more interesting activities surrounding it.

If you ever visit Chicago, and get amazed at the different cultures that are present in the city. You ought to go to the Robie house and see for yourself the purely American style of architecture. You also have many other architecturally splendid buildings in and around the Robie house.

Robie House is one of the famous architectural buildings of America. Frank Lloyd Wright designed it for client, Frederick C. Robie in the year 1910. The building is an architectural masterpiece which led to an architectural revolution. Though it was build about 100 years ago, it is still a prairie style modern masterpiece. It's a sure place to be for budding architects and everybody else who wish to please their aesthetic senses.

Tours are offered to this house to view its architectural grandeur and the restoration process, (to be completed in 2010) that will return the original look of the house. Tours are available on Thursdays to Mondays. The museum remains closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of the week. On the second Saturdays of every month, themed tours take place of the house. The tours include, Guided Interior tour, Private Spaces In-depth Tour, The Wright 3 tour, After Hours at Wright's Robie house, Designing Spaces Workshop and many more. It's highly advisable to get your tickets in advance which are easily available online. Get books and architectural gift items for your friends and family. To know more about Robie House, visit the website

http://www.wrightplus.org/robiehouse/robiehouse.html

Can I find an accommodation near Robie House?

You will find many hotels in Chicago IL, if you place a search in the internet. Some of these are

- Ramada Lake Shore in Chicago [1.12 miles from the destination]: This affordable hotel has an amazing location; just a few minutes from the Lake Michigan and McCormick place.

http://www.ramada-chicago.com/homepage/

- Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago [4.17 miles]: This lavish hotel does not require any introduction. Location wise its perfect and the range of amenities is never ending.

http://www.mccormickplace.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

- Best Western Grant Park Hotel in Chicago [5.63 miles]: This hotel satiates the needs of all kinds of travelers with its facilities and location.

http://www.bestwesternillinois.com/hotels/best-western-grant-park-hotel/

- Chicago's Essex Inn [5.80 miles]: Supremely comfortable rooms with the view of the sparkling city are in here, just for you.

http://www.essexinn.com/

The Frederick C.Robie House is one of the tourist attractions in Chicago. It is a historical landmark. It represents a unique American architectural style, the Frank Lloyd Wrights Prairie Style of architectural design.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robie_House

Close to the Robie House are superb hotels that provide great accommodation to the tourists that visit the landmark. Close to the hotels is public transport that you can access easily to get to your destination. The hotels offer great value to the visitors of the Robie House as well as the museums and the Navy Pier. You can book the Chicago area hotels directly from their website.

Hotels in Chicago and the proximity to Robie House in kilometers

Ramada Lake Shore Hotel-1.2 Km

http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/PropertyMapper/chicago00538

Hyatt Regency Mccormick Place Hotel-3.1Km

http://www.mccormickplace.hyatt.com/

The Wheeler Mansion-4.6 Km

http://www.wheelermansion.com/

Best Western Grant Park Hotel-5.6 Km

http://www.bwgrantparkhotel.com/

The Blackstone A Renaissance Hotel-5.9 Km

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chirh-the-blackstone-a-chicago-renaissance-hotel/

What to expect from the hotels near the Robie house

- Great accommodation and service

- Close to several great restaurants and food joints

- Shuttle service to attractions close by

- Proximity to tourist attractions such as museums, Hyde Park and the Navy Pier