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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Millennium Park

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City view
Lobby
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Restaurant

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
  • State Street
    4 min walk
  • Grant Park Bistro
    1 min walk
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station
    5 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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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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About the area

Chicago

Central Chicago getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hotel, you'll find State Street and Millennium Park. Michigan Avenue and Soldier Field are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk
  • Shedd Aquarium - 14 min walk
  • Michigan Avenue - 16 min walk
  • Grant Park - 16 min walk
  • Soldier Field - 18 min walk

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

4-star hotel near Millennium Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Le Méridien Essex Chicago also features a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 274 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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 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.

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

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 32
  • 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 33
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

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: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 60605

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1012 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

Dawn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome: Mateo, James, Jesus, Johnny especially. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. The desk receptionist did not get our room away from the elevator after an early check in request. She did not text us as stated she would when a room would be ready. When we arrived back at 6 our room was in front of an elevator again. However, James took care of the problem and I was very grateful to him. We had avoided 2 previous choices at the early check in to avoid this, but no message was left for the new receptionist as per our request when we arrived and dropped off our luggage with Jesus so we could walk to the Shedd aquarium.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Two Rivers

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I don't recall having ever received a less friendly and welcoming check in experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend Getaway
Great hotel. I enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant. The room was comfortable. I loved having coffee in the room in the morning. I came for the AIDS walk and the hotel’s location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience at this hotel. Excellent location, attentive and friendly staff, room was clean. Bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. Only complaint was the bathroom - very little counter space (or anywhere to store toiletries) and the sliding barn door did little for privacy. Otherwise, very happy with our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy checkin and check out, very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable room. Elevators are a little slow and on the small side. I was given a $16 coupon for a meal in the restaurant that opens from the hotel’s lobby. It was raining hard the second day of my stay and the front desk was happy to lend me one of their umbrellas. Also, as I had food poisoning the night before departure, I asked if my checkout time could be moved later. They gave me an extra hour. Only thing that could have been better is if the shower head wouldn’t start leaking water what seemed like once an hour while I was trying to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was really nice and the hotel was the best! If I return to Chicago I would definitely stay again here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff in the bar/restaurant at the Essex was not very friendly or attentive to the customers. Guest rooms are quite small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoenix

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

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area, everything you need in walking distance. Good place to stay. Wish they updated the flyer things they leave in the rooms, our was from 2022.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024