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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Upscale Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with 24-hour fitness

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

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is CA $197
CA $252 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

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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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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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Lobby

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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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Exterior
Hilton Chicago
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The price is CA $223
CA $296 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
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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:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and housekeeping

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

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

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 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Méridien Essex Chicago on May 27, 2024 start from CA $196.88, 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. 581 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1006 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

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great! The room was nice and the hotel is in a great area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was polite and efficient, and the bellman was very helpful. Room was very quiet and clean with everything you’d need. Walking distance to pretty much anything, and I had a nice meal in the restaurant located near the lobby of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Hawthorn Woods

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nicely updated rooms, good location, and reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Aisling

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel pretty convenient for us. Disappointing house keeping, we had 2 rooms on 2 different floors. In one room they refreshed the room every day, however in the other even when I had requested fresh towels from staff they didn’t provide them. Only when I expressed my disappointment at the front desk did they inform me I needed to request housekeeping at the front desk each morning if needed. Seems very strange!!! Otherwise good experience with all staff interactions
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amanpreet

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. The rooms are good. Except that the housekeeping did not refill the supplies and replace the cups everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice decorations
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and modern. The room was perfect and up to date. Large flat screen TV, walk in shower with a beautiful blue tile splash. The location was perfect and i found a safe and secure parking garage tgsr i paid $100 for four days.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jolanta

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, our stay was great. The staff was very helpful and accommodating, and the rooms were clean and cozy. The only thing I would not recommend is the restaurant, the food was very average for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Check in was a breeze and everyone was friendly. The room was clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I liked the location, being in proximity to the museums and McCormick Center. The fitness center is also nice. The interactions with staff disappointing. - Upon checking in, one of the receptionists shared that if we weren't using the in-hotel meal discount that evening, guests could come down the next morning and get a new one for breakfast. We did that. A new receptionist told us we shouldn't do that. We felt blamed for simply doing what another staff member told us to do. - Another receptionist had one ear bud in while interacting with guests. I asked for a basic hygiene supply, and they weren't able to supply it. It seemed like they were a bit distracted. - The breakfast itself was disappointing. A $17 scramble was just eggs with salsa on top. I think I will try the Hilton across the street the next time we are here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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