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The cafe and social lounge inside Chicago Hotel Collection River North

The Chicago Hotel Collection (Borden's Dairy Depot)

Spacious, apartment-style rooms in the heart of River North —
room to spread out with the nightlife at your door.

Borden's Dairy Depot1928 312 W. Chestnut Street, in River North

The Chicago Hotel Collection River North. Borden's Dairy Depot, 1928, 312 W. Chestnut Street. Photo courtesy of The Chicago Hotel Collection River North.

A private king room with dark paneling
A private king room with dark paneling. Photo courtesy of The Chicago Hotel Collection River North.
The reception and bar in reclaimed wood and tile
The reception and bar in reclaimed wood and tile. Photo courtesy of The Chicago Hotel Collection River North.
A light-filled loft room with bunks and tall windows
A light-filled loft room with bunks and tall windows. Photo courtesy of The Chicago Hotel Collection River North.
A common lounge with a ping-pong table
A common lounge with a ping-pong table. Photo courtesy of The Chicago Hotel Collection River North.
A bold mural in the hotel's common area
A bold mural in the hotel's common area. Photo courtesy of The Chicago Hotel Collection River North.

Why this building matters

Part of a small, Chicago-based group of independent boutique hotels, this River North property trades big-brand polish for a quieter, neighborhood-scaled stay. It sits within easy walking distance of the River North galleries and restaurants, the Magnificent Mile, and the river.

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • A calm, residential-feeling River North block, away from the busiest tourist streets.
  • An easy walk to River North dining, the galleries, and the Magnificent Mile.
  • A locally run, independent alternative to the big chains.

What to keep in mind

  • A modest boutique — fewer full-service amenities
  • Guest ratings are mixed; read recent reviews

Best for Independent travelers who want a quiet, well-located River North base at a friendly price.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, used with permission. Details may change over time.