A new Hampton Inn & Suites hotel, located at 710 S Seeley Avenue in the Illinois Medical District, has begun the installation of brick exterior cladding at its base. This 135-room project, overseen by East Lake Management, is part of the larger Gateway mixed-use plan, which includes the now-complete Cadence Apartments and two single-story retail buildings.

With Piekarz Associates as the architect, the hotel’s design features edges that step back slightly to give a layered appearance. Its facade will include a mix of ACM paneling, dark gray brick, and a motor court beneath a porte-cochère.

The location is connected to multiple public transportation options, including Route 50 bus service via a one-minute walk away at Damen & Ogden. Other nearby bus lines consist of Routes 7, 12, 126, and 157. For CTA Blue Line service, the Illinois Medical station is a seven-minute walk northeast, while the Pink Line can be accessed from Polk station, a nine-minute walk east.

Burling Builders is the general contractor for the $18.8 million building, as reported in a permit issued early 2022. Hampton’s website has indicated an April 2024 opening.