• City view
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
  • Elevator

Hotel Essex includes a terrace with city views and free high speed WiFi access. Ideally located within steps of the best Chicago experiences, the Essex is 1.4 mi away from the world famous Chicago Museum Campus. An iPod/MP3 dock and a flat-screen cable TV are standard in every guest room with colorful décor and rich wood accents at the Hotel Essex. Rooms include a refrigerator, and a desk as well. At the Hotel Essex you will find a modern fitness center with state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment. The hotel is 1969 feet from Grant Park, 2625 feet from Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and 2625 feet from DePaul University. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 16 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Chicago, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0


Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

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    Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    Comfortably appointed. Front desk Kiera was very accommodating.
  • Betsy
    United States of America United States of America
    Extremely friendly staff and amazingly clean everywhere!
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    Ltoya
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was cold and took a long time and was very pricey

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Grant Park Bistro
    • Cuisine
      French

Amenities of Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $75 per day.
  • Valet parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian

House rules

Le Meridien Essex Chicago takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Le Meridien Essex Chicago accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Le Meridien Essex Chicago

  • The prices at Le Meridien Essex Chicago may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Le Meridien Essex Chicago has 1 restaurant:

    • Grant Park Bistro

  • Le Meridien Essex Chicago offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center

  • Room options at Le Meridien Essex Chicago include:

    • Double

  • Le Meridien Essex Chicago is 0.7 miles from the center of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Le Meridien Essex Chicago is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.