Here Comes The Oriental Theater Hotel
Jul11

Here Comes The Oriental Theater Hotel

Written By on July 11, 2016 in Construction, Skyscrapers, The Loop, _story

The upper levels of the Oriental Theater Building at 32 West Randolph Street have been a question mark for some time now.  Some believed they were going to become student housing.  Others put their money on apartments. Two months ago we told you the safe bet was a hotel, and now that’s starting to happen.    From the permit issued mere days ago: Permit issued for renovation/alteration **DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICE** CONVERT...

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Hotel Planned for Oriental Theater Building Has a Name
May02

Hotel Planned for Oriental Theater Building Has a Name

Written By on May 2, 2016 in hotels, Skyscrapers, The Loop, _story

We told you last December that developer John Murphy teamed up with Choice Hotels and Suites to convert the tower portion of the Oriental Theater Building (32 West Randolph Street) into a Cambria Hotel & Suites (though it appears to be news to some).  Now we’re learning a little more about the plan. Back in December we told you the project appeared to be a “go,” with financing already lined up for the conversion....

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