Le Méridien Essex Chicago
Strategically situated in Loop, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Millennium Park. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant and fitness center on-site.
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CITY OF CHICAGO VACCINE MANDATE - Effective January 3, 2022, any individual 5 years old and above will be required to show proof of vaccination to dine indoors including the hotel's bars, restaurants, event space or to visit the hotel's fitness center. Masks are required in all indoor public spaces. Visit the City of Chicago's website for more information.Valet parking
Pets allowed
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Check-in/out [express]
Luggage storage
Cash withdrawal
Great Spot”
Was a quick 15 minute walk to Soldier Field and close to so many great restaurants and of course shopping! Felt safe at all times!
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Thanks so much! We appreciate the positive rating and are glad you had a five-star experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Beautiful ”
Beautiful room, amazing view, upgraded by staff upon check in. Great anniversary getaway for me and my wife.
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Exceptional”
Clean remodeled very nice, no free hotel parking. Food is good, bed is comfortable.
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Clean and Great Area”
Wonderful location and exceptional quality hotel.
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Clean, comfortable, good food and cocktails, friendly staff ”
Love the Bluetooth mirror and comfy pillows. Waited a while to buy some scones in the little coffee shop and the attendant never showed. I had to run to catch a cab to the airport, so never bought them. Disappointing.
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Exceptional”
The staff, every one of them, were so accommodating and friendly - made for an most enjoyable stay.
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Great hotel!”
Great hotel!
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Very good”
Staff is great !! Theymade anything wrong right. They were eager to help ! Very safe and secure building !
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CHICAGO MARATHON”
BEST PLACE HOTEL
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Good”
There isnt any parking. There is a hidden $16 fee for a bottle of water. I've never heard of paying for coffee that complimentary.
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Would've been nice if the ac wasn't broken and staff cared.”
Found out the ac was broken in the middle of the night when waking up sweating to 80°F. The ac had a pool of water on the floor. I complained about it when checking out and all I got was an insincere "I apologize about that" I didn't pay top dollar for your best room to get an apology
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Essex Inn”
There was a wet spot in my bed that smelled like urine. I had to move to a different room.
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Dissatisfied ”
They don’t have any room service because the pandemic, we need to pay $25 more for early check-in ( which was the next hotel we don’t have to pay for early check-in), the amenity wasn’t good, coffee maker didn’t work and they couldn’t provide glasses or any utensils. But they did take out our amenity charge which was $16.
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Will come back”
Great staff. Convenient location. Well kept and updated. Good food at the restaurant and neighborhood -- generally speaking, yummy food around Chicago! Room very clean -- service a bit slow, but perhaps low manpower? Still, nice and clean. $16 Urban fee was a bit much -- that is, in-room espresso machine was wonky and made bad coffee (an upgrade would be good); we didn't use the gym (lots of walking to do and places to see in Chicago to get one's exercise); didn't want to keep taking small bottled water due to plastic waste; local phone calls not really a big deal in today's cellphone world; access to printing/business center not very useful, either; wifi a definite must, so that's something positive! Again, no issue with additional cost, but I think $15/$16 is a bit much on a daily basis. Parking is approx $22/day, if you have a car. Overall a good hotel; minor adjustments, but I'd say better than the alternatives in that area. I would definitely come back.
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Cubs trip”
Our stay in Chicago at the Essex was wonderful; the staff made an excellent impression on us - very polite and efficient. Thank you for a great trip to Chicago to see the Cubs play!
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Thank you for choosing Hotel Essex, as your home away from home, while visiting the Windy City! Come back and see us soon!
Not good for Chicago Marathon weekend! ”
Not flexible at all for marathon runners, if you are going to run the Chicago Marathon, look for another hotel. Their location is great, but they tell you they will be flexible with checkout and then they charge you a late fee. There are other hotels in the area that are more understanding of runners and will extend the checkout an hour or so without you having to pay more.
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Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Hotel Essex, as your home away from home, while visiting the Windy City!
Great hotel near Grant Park”
Rooms are big, modern and elegant with huge flat TV and floor-to-ceiling windows. Bathroom have bluetooth audio connection. Beds are tremendous and comfortable. The only pity is the hotel does not offer breakfast, but there are numerous breakfast and brunch options in the neighborhood. Yolk is brilliant.
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Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Hotel Essex, as your home away, while visiting the Windy City! Our restaurant in the lobby, Grant Park Bistro, does offer breakfast. I am sorry you didn't get a chance to enjoy their wonderful menu!
CEO”
I thought the hotel and the room were very good. The only thing that I found disconcerting was the automatic-electronic voice that spoke in a foreign language every time I walked by the bathroom....what the heck was that? Also, it is not clear enough where you can find all the services like room service, etc. There should be larger separate sign that tells you everything is on the tv.
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Thank you for choosing Hotel Essex, as your home away from home, while visiting the Windy City!
Very nice stay”
The only downside is that i still don't have my incidentals unused portion refunded to my card yet a full 4 days later. Very comfortable boutique style hotel with a lovely restaurant and nightclub too. Very close to the museum campus.
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Nice central location. ”
I did not realize how great a location it was. Right at the corner of Michigan and 8th. Michigan Avenue is their main strip with elite hotels and restaurants. I would recommend it.
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Thank you for choosing Hotel Essex, as your home away from home, while visiting the Windy City! Come back and see us soon!