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Looking for a great place to stay in Chicago? Consider House 5863 Chicago Bed & Breakfast.  House 5863 is not your typical B&B inn.  We are different. Here you will find no Victorian decor or rockers on a scenic porch. Rather, we are an urban, hip place to stay in the heart of Chicago's north side.  Our style is contemporary comfort.  Our rooms are clean, cool and most of all, restive. Our approach is more hands off than hands on. We focus on providing for all of your needs behind the scenes without disrupting your stay. Common areas are designed for casual living.  The fully-equipped kitchen offers continental style breakfast with all the basics to allow you to serve yourself on your own schedule and at your own pace.  Our garden and deck areas offer a quiet respite for relaxed joy. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Chicago. 
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Here are our new guidelines that will assist in creating your quality and safe stay:

• We are asking that if you decide to make reservation to please be aware that our reservations are Non Refundable and Non Transferrable.  If you consider traveling, we implore that you get Travel Insurance.  The following link will provide you with more information on Travel Insurance https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/

 

• All Guest Staying must provide proper ID for contact tracing including guest that are have not reserved rooms but are staying with another guest. We must register all guest per State of Illinois/ City of Chicago Health Department. 

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• All Guest that are staying must have received the Covid-19 vaccine/ and or Negative Covid-19 test. They must bring actual vaccination cards with them and will be asked to show proof as there have been an uptick of fraudulent vaccination cards.  They must include Lot # as there is tracking information available online for each vaccination. All must still mask, social distance and avoid in-person gatherings at our establishment. Guests must provide Covid-19 Vaccine or Negative test results at least 72 hours before checking in and must complete the full 2 doses or 1 Dose for Johnson & Johnson Vaccine. We are want to make sure that each and every guest enjoy their stay safely and responsibly to themselves, other guest and our local neighbors.

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• Anyone traveling to Chicago from the following States Below MUST Either 10 Day Quarantine ​or Pre-arrival negative test (Molecular test aka RNA or PCR test) no longer than 72 hours prior to arrival with strict masking, social distancing and avoidance of in-person gatherings or Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (either 2 Dose regimen or Johnson and Johnson 1 Dose- Full Vaccination). Due to Fake Covid 19 cards being sold online, we are asking that guest provide proof within 72 hours and they must provide proof when they arrive. All Covid-19 test include a Lot number on the Covid -19 Vaccination card that can be easily verified. 

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          - Alaska
          - Colorado
          - Connecticut
          - Delaware
          - District of Columbia
          - Florida
          - Maine
          - Maryland 
          - Massachusetts
          - Michigan
​          - Minnesota
          - Nebraska
          - New Hampshire
          - New Jersey
          - New York
          - North Carolina
          - North Dakota
          - Ohio
          - Oregon
          - Pennsylvania
          - Puerto Rico
          - Rhode Island
          - South Carolina
          - South Dakota
          - Vermont
          - Virginia
          - Washington
          - West Virginia

•  The following states Below do not need to Quarantine or provide pre-arrival test. Guest must still wear mask in our common areas and social distance.​​

 
          - Alabama
          - Arkansas
          - Arizona
          - California
          - Georgia
          - Hawaii
          - Idaho
          - Illinois
          - Indiana
          - Iowa
          - Kansas
          - Kentucky
          - Louisiana
          - Mississippi
          - Missouri
          - Montana
          - Nevada
          - New Mexico
          - Oklahoma
          - Tennessee
          - Texas
          - Utah
          - Wisconsin
​          - Wyoming
 
        ​Anyone not following the order and caught might have fines issued up to a Maximum of $7000 and                  possible jail time  ​​​ 

        This order applies to returning Chicago residents and out-of-state visitors arriving in Chicago. Learn more about                    COVID-19  testing.

• Vaccinated persons (returning travelers who live or work in Chicago, or visitors to Chicago) who have travelled domestically are not required to quarantine if they are: asymptomatic; and
• Fully vaccinated (i.e., are ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a two-dose COVID- 19 vaccine series or ≥2 weeks following receipt of 1 dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine).
• It is recommended that you bring a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination records while traveling. 

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• ​​​The following link will provide you with more information on City of Chicago Health Regulations ​www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/emergency-travel-order.html

 

• For Safety issues, all Rooms will not be available for any check-in until 3 days after the last guest stayed in the room.
• ​Our team has always given the utmost attention and detail to providing guests a healthy and clean experience. We follow the CDC and USEPA guidelines for approved disinfectants and products to be applied to all high touch surfaces and have prepared for your visit with an additional thorough disinfecting process.
• Minimum of 72 hours between guests for complete cleaning and prevention of viruses.
• Maximum of 10 overnight guests for House 5863. Outside Guests will not be allowed at the Bed and Breakfast until Further Notice.
• Six feet between unrelated guests and staff for social distancing. All Guests must wear face coverings in common areas.
• The staff will be wearing masks.
• As always, we are a Contactless check-in and check out the establishment and you will need to book a reservation and confirm in order to received entrance codes and room codes.
• Staff temperature is taken upon each arrival and shift.
• If you are returning guests you will see a few changes: Rooms will no longer be cleaned at the request and guest needing additional towels or sheets will be provided clean and disinfected sheets in sealed bad and any used towels and sheets must be placed in the bag provided and closed so we may clean and disinfect used items.
• Due to State of Illinois and City of Chicago Rules and Regulations we have discontinued Continental Breakfast until further notice. We will have other options available in the future as we review health and sanitary policies by our local government. There are a few wonderful options for Breakfast with outdoor seating through-out the neighborhood.  We have a list available if necessary. 
• Groups Larger than 3 individuals will no longer be allowed. Booking of multiple rooms by a single individual will no longer be allowed and each individual must provide Identification for Contact tracing. 

​Be sure to take our virtual tour to see for yourself what our guest house has to offer.   Then join us at House 5863 for your next visit to Chicago and we are sure that you will enjoy your stay.

House 5863 is a City of Chicago licensed bed & breakfast establishment.  This means we have undergone a rigorous building and license process including annual building inspections, health department inspection and fire department inspection.  BE CAREFUL when booking reservations at establishments that are not licensed such as those offered by AirBNB and on Craigslist - you have no guarantee that the property is as described or that the room will be available when you arrive. More importantly, you do not know if the property is safe. Is staying in a safe hotel important to you?

House 5863 is a proud member of the Chicago Bed & Breakfast Association,  Choose Chicago, the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, and the Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Want to learn more about our bed and breakfast? Check out our blog and upcoming events in Chicago.

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