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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel near Art Institute of Chicago

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City view
Exterior
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Reception
Fitness facility
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Restaurant

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Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Popular LocationArt Institute of Chicago11 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrant Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSoldier Field18 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)39 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Stay was great! The room was nice and the hotel is in a great area
Susan
May 11, 2024
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Room options

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

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

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Lobby

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Lobby

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, View

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Lobby

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Lobby

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

Le Méridien Essex Chicago is located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 11 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk
  • Grant Park - 16 min walk
  • Soldier Field - 18 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min drive

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
  • Buddy Guy's Legends - 4 min walk
  • Grant Park Bistro - 1 min walk
  • Devil Dawgs - 4 min walk
  • Yolk - 3 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Upscale hotel near Art Institute of Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago is located close to Grant Park and Soldier Field, and provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro, the on-site bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Concierge services, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 274 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Heating, housekeeping, and desks

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 transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 75 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 (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (32 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 15 floors
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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
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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100
  • Destination fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 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
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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Frequently asked questions

Is Le Méridien Essex Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

As of May 31, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Méridien Essex Chicago on Jun 16, 2024 start from CA $231.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Valet parking is available for USD 75 per night.

What time is check-in at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Le Méridien Essex Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Columbia College Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, and Millennium Park. Lake Michigan and Field Museum of Natural History are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station is 7 minutes by foot and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1011 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

Lissette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location for our event at grant park. It had wonderful decor and the bed was incredibly comfy. The light up heated mirror in the bathroom was an especially nice touch
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gia

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Entrance wasn't really on MIchigan Ave, despite the address (it's just around the corner), but otherwise all was satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, friendly check in, great neighborhood. $75 for valet parking is ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved it! Bed was super comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hoped for a parking site designated by the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view, good area with amenities close by
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

SHANNON

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed there several times now since my daughter is going to college nearby. It's an excellent property. Great service wonderful bistro with good food and very walkable for so much in the Grant Park south loop area. Also can walk to the aquarium and planetarium in 10 or 15 minutes Also ask for a room on Michigan Avenue for the best view but get a higher floor where it's much quieter so you don't hear as much traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0