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SpaceTime Floatation Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Float tank center in Chicago, Illinois

Float center Open / no lid First-timer friendly Pregnancy floats

Claustrophobia-friendly — this center offers an open (no-lid) float: an open pool, an open room, or a vessel whose door stays open. If being closed in worries you, that's the setup to ask for.

Plan your float

  • Tank type float pods — including an open (no-lid) option
  • First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
  • Pregnancy floats floating is offered for pregnancy (often 2nd/3rd trimester) — confirm their policy and any doctor-clearance requirement
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  • Book & prices floatspacetime.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone (312) 285-2127

Hours

Monday 10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

Float sessions are by appointment — book your slot ahead rather than dropping in, especially evenings and weekends.

The tanks & rooms here

The vessel type is the single biggest thing to get right — especially if enclosed spaces make you uneasy. Here's what SpaceTime Floatation Center runs, drawn from their own site and reviews.

🌊Open float (no lid)

No lid to close over you — the answer for anyone who feels boxed in. Open pools, open rooms, or pods whose door stays open.

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🥚Float Pods

The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.

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Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, SpaceTime Floatation Center also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 46 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 14 mentions

“They explained that the pods are the latest models from Europe where there so many settings and uses super clean filtered water — it's easy to float around and relax.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 5 mentions

“I didn’t know what to expect as it was my first time, but Erica and Jason were very accommodating, attentive, and friendly; they made my experience even better.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 22 mentions

“Pure luxury and serenity💕 This spa is an absolute gem — impeccably clean, beautifully designed, and incredibly relaxing.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 5 mentions

“Most recently I have gone regularly to help ease the pains of some injuries and fibromyalgia flare ups.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 9 mentions

“This is the nicest, cleanest, & friendliest wellness center I've been to — the team are so nice and made sure we were comfortable and answered any questions had.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 3 mentions

“Both of which require attention by the business owner.”

From the reviews

Wonderful spa like experience. Super clean, modern, relaxing, posh. The float was a rejuvenating experience and a lot of fun too! Highly recommended!

★★★★★ — Brian, Jan 2024

You won’t find a better floatation spa in Chicago (I’ve done them all) because these are the floating experts! They have meticulously thought of every detail to ensure and enhance the most optimal floating experience. The environment induces a relaxed state from the moment you walk in. The good vibes are palpable.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Apr 2024

Had a great and relaxing experience for my first time floating and look forward to going back in the future! The space was beautiful, clean, luxurious and had a number of different areas for services, as well as a few rooms with pods.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Jan 2024

I found this place after a good friend suggested that I start floating as a “shortcut” to a deep meditation. I have a regular meditation practice, so I was curious and decided to try it. The staff is incredible. They are patient, knowledgeable and helpful without being clingy.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Dec 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 46 reviews →

Your first float at SpaceTime Floatation Center

Never floated before? Almost no one has their first time, and a good center expects it. Here's what to know. What it is: you float effortlessly in about ten inches of skin-temperature water saturated with around 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt — so dense you cannot sink. In the dark and quiet, with no light, sound, or gravity to react to, your nervous system downshifts. Before you come: don't shave or wax for a day beforehand (salt stings fresh cuts — they'll have barrier ointment if you nick yourself), skip caffeine, eat a light meal an hour or two before, and remove contacts. If you colored your hair recently, wait a few days. In the tank: shower first, put earplugs in before you get wet, and keep a fresh-water spray bottle within reach for salt in the eyes. You can leave the light or music on until you settle, then turn them off from inside. Hold your arms out for the first 20–30 seconds to stop bobbing, then let go. It takes a few tries — the first 20 minutes are usually your mind winding down. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to shower and get oriented.

Floating isn't for everyone: skip it with epilepsy, kidney disease, uncontrolled heart conditions, open wounds, a contagious condition, or in the first trimester of pregnancy without your doctor's OK. If in doubt, ask the center and check with a physician — this is general information, not medical advice.

Where to find SpaceTime Floatation Center

939 W North Ave Ste 100, Chicago, IL60642

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