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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property

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City view
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Millennium Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Soldier Field
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View (Hearing Accessible)

City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View

City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Hearing Accessible)

City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Hearing Accessible)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Hilton Chicago

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1795)
The price is NZ$926
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Hilton Chicago

About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, just a 4-minute walk from State Street and 13 minutes by foot from Millennium Park. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Art Institute of Chicago.

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shedd Aquarium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grant Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Soldier Field - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grant Park Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger Bar Chicago - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a short walk to State Street
Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 274 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Grant Park Bistro - Onsite bistro.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 77 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Grant Park Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (81 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (83 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Destination fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 77 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 60605

Property is also known as

Hotel Essex
Essex Chicago
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Chicago Hotel Essex Chicago Hotel
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Essex
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Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Hotel
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Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1015 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sarah the bartender was magnificent she talked laughed and smiled with us definitely helped us have a memorable moment! Thanks girl!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rondell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really lile this property and love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rondell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antwan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antwan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay at Le Meridien Essex!

Fabulous well priced hotel centrally located next to Grant Park and the Museum Campus. Iconic building that has been nicely updated without ignoring the history. Staff was friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely keep this property on our list next time we come to Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Definitely recommend this location. Loved our stay , staff is accommodating & facility is clean ! Front desk customer service 10/10 . Will choose again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaiquan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very corteous & friendly. The neighboring room had a lot of traffic kept slamming their door all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shinita

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nope
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, smaller more personable property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really small rooms with neighbors who constantly smoked Marijuana! Average hotel in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were given a welcome gift and two drinks vouchers to celebrate my birthday. Our room was very comfortable. Our only complaint was being able to clearly hear people's conversations outside the room at 4 am.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In town for the Bears game. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024