Gold Coast hotel turned temporary shelter permanently closes

CHICAGO - A temporary shelter in Chicago's Gold Coast was permanently closed Sunday. 

The Tremont Shelter, formerly known as the Selina Hotel, at 100 E. Chestnut housed people who were originally living in 11 encampments across the city. 

The shelter was opened by the City in November 2023 to expand capacity during the winter months. 

Temporary summer operations at the Tremont Shelter were scheduled to end on Aug. 31 but were extended to Sept. 15 to help with a smooth transition. 

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) said that 41 residents served during the summer encampment initiative at Tremont have been connected to housing.  

DFSS said it plans to release a request for proposal (RFP) this fall for an operator of a year-round shelter program to help people experiencing homelessness. The goal would be to begin the program in early 2025.