Boutique Hotel Planned for Chicago’s Northalsted Neighborhood

Following the initial site plan announcement in 2025, Backbeat Hotel has shared its first detailed look at the design of the 50-room independent boutique hotel planned for the city’s Northalsted community.

Built on the site of the Northalsted fixture Yoshi’s Café, which shuttered in 2021, the design of the six-story hotel is directed by Miami-based Studio Rodrigo Buelvas. The project is a collaboration with Chicago-based Jonathan Splitt Architects, which will serve as the architect of record. Demolition of the existing structure located at 3255 N. Halsted is slated for later this year, with an anticipated opening in 2028.

The 41,000-square-foot property will offer modern 12 suites, and amenities such as a rooftop pool, a street-level restaurant, gathering spaces, and a below-ground lounge. Backbeat’s rooftop pool and bar will feature skyline views and a retractable roof for all-season flexibility. Open to the public, the space will serve both hotel guests and local patrons.