[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Le Méridien Essex Chicago Travelers enjoy Grant Park Bistro's delicious cuisine and complimentary in-room WiFi at this downtown Chicago hotel. ![City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/de4336b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/ed99b7b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/6e228b75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/81673aca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/1d328453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers a sophisticated downtown retreat. Guests can enjoy meals at Grant Park Bistro, in-room WiFi, and services like dry cleaning and luggage storage. The helpful staff and excellent dining consistently earn praise from visitors. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - - Room service - Housekeeping - Bar - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 2 - Oct. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=35130365&PinnedHotelID=35130365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=35130365&PinnedHotelID=35130365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 3 - Oct. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=35130365&PinnedHotelID=35130365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=35130365&PinnedHotelID=35130365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=35130365&PinnedHotelID=35130365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=35130365&PinnedHotelID=35130365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 10 - 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258 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/5cc5bdaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking 8.0 Very good 19 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/5cc5bdaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking 8.6 Excellent 23 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 273 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/de4336b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking 9.2 Wonderful 29 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/5cc5bdaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 268 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/5cc5bdaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 273 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/46c12ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![City view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/de4336b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible) 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/46c12ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower) ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 225 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/46c12ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/46c12ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower) 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35140000/35130400/35130365/771c6a6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Smart TV Bathrobes Hair dryer Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Espresso maker - 258 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Property amenity](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/10000/3500/3403/w3995h2667x0y0-cb60095e_b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=357&ra=fit) #### Courtyard Chicago Waukegan Gurnee Waukegan - 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Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk - ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬2 min walk - ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬4 min walk - ‪Honeyberry - ‬4 min walk - ‪Yolk - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Le Méridien Essex Chicago Upscale hotel near Art Institute of Chicago Located close to Grant Park and Soldier Field, Le Méridien Essex Chicago 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), an elevator, and luggage storage - Concierge services, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe - Meeting rooms, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises - Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff, and 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 clean, comfortable rooms at the property. 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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 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 - Banquet hall - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Rooftop garden - Smoking not allowed - 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 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 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. 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 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 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 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago? > As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Méridien Essex Chicago on Oct 30, 2025 start from CA $223.74, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Hotel-Essex-Chicago.h35130365.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Le Méridien Essex Chicago? > Valet parking is available for USD 77 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 5-minute walk of Columbia College Chicago and State Street. Millennium Park and Lake Michigan are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station is 7 minutes by foot and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question