Updated plans have been revealed for a new mixed-use hotel development at 864 North Orleans Street in the Near North Side. Sitting mid-block between West Locust Street and West Chestnut Street, the proposal would replace a small vacant lot sandwiched between the ongoing North Union development and Cabrini Green master plan.
Site context map for 864 N Orleans St via Google Maps
Efforts are being led by Stob Hotel LTD, who had previously proposed and gotten approval for a larger hotel back in 2020. The previous iteration was meant to rise nine stories in height with 65 hotel rooms, a restaurant, and a rooftop deck. Now, the team has submitted a new zoning application for a pared-down version, with MC & Associates now serving as the designer.
PREVIOUS rendering of Stob Hotel by Ethos Workshop Architects
The five-story structure will now rise 58 feet in height and be anchored by 3,750 square feet of retail space spread across two ground-level storefronts. This will be joined by a small lobby corridor, as the project has pivoted to a large-format, extended-stay hotel concept, thus foregoing a standard check-in area and amenity spaces.
Floor plans for 864 N Orleans St by MC & Associates
The floors above will hold 14 hotel rooms made up of 12 three-bedroom and two five-bedroom layouts. Each room will serve as an apartment and include a full kitchen and living space. Guests will share a small rooftop deck atop the brick-clad structure. The team will now need to gain city approval prior to construction, with no timeline having been revealed.
Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail
Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates
Like YIMBY on Facebook
Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews
Interesting concept the three and five bedroom hotel rooms….. Who would they be marketing this to.
I am imagining bachelor parties, wedding groups, & large family trips that otherwise would be considering airbnb.
That makes the most sense for the sizing, but doesn’t extended stay usually mean you have to book for at least 7 days.
Moody students perhaps? Idk it is weird.
The concept is also to book to friends and family of local residents and will allow larger families to vacation together. Additionally out-of-state workers, so yes it will be an extended stay.
I just hope this isn’t the hidden purpose for the 2858 North Halstead property as recently reviewed?