Contrast Hot + Cold
738 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL60642
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Contrast Hot + Cold is a River West sauna and cold plunge studio offering both a shared Community Room and Private Suites. Its infrared saunas are set to 150°F and its plunges run 45-55°F. The studio is open 7 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 8 PM Monday through Friday, and 9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
How it compares in Chicago
It is the only one of the 29 studios we track in Chicago that publishes its cold plunge temperature. Private + communal access puts it with 3 of the 29 studios we track here; the rest run a different model.
Details
- Access
- Private + communal
- Offers both private suites and shared areas.
- Plunge temperature
45–55°F — Most commercial plunges run 39–55°F. - Sauna temperature
150°F — Infrared cabins run ~120–150°F; traditional saunas 160–200°F. - Hours
- Mon-Fri 7AM-12PM & 3PM-8PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-6PM
What they offer
- Infrared Sauna
- A cabin that heats the body directly with infrared panels, operating cooler than a traditional sauna at roughly 120°F to 150°F.Infrared Sauna in Chicago →
- Cold Plunge
- A chilled immersion tub, typically held between 38°F and 55°F, used for short cold-exposure sessions.Cold Plunge in Chicago →
Location
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Questions about Contrast Hot + Cold
- Does Contrast Hot + Cold have a cold plunge?
- Yes. Contrast Hot + Cold lists a cold plunge among the facilities on its own published pages, checked Aug 26, 2026. It publishes a water temperature of 45–55°F.
- How cold is the plunge at Contrast Hot + Cold?
- Contrast Hot + Cold publishes a cold plunge temperature of 45–55°F, read from its own pages on Aug 26, 2026. Studios adjust setpoints, so treat this as what they advertise rather than what the water reads on the day.
- How hot is the infrared sauna at Contrast Hot + Cold?
- Contrast Hot + Cold publishes an infrared sauna temperature of 150°F, read from its own pages on Aug 26, 2026.
- What are Contrast Hot + Cold's hours?
- As published by Contrast Hot + Cold and checked Aug 26, 2026: Mon-Fri 7AM-12PM & 3PM-8PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-6PM. Holiday hours and last-entry times are often different — confirm on their page before travelling.
- Is Contrast Hot + Cold private or shared?
- Private + communal. Offers both private suites and shared areas. Checked Aug 26, 2026.