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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Art Institute of Chicago

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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

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Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Popular LocationMillennium Park13 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrant Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSoldier Field18 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)39 min drive

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)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Lobby

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 21 sq m
  • 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)

  • 24 sq m
  • 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)

  • 21 sq m
  • 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)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Lobby

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, View

8/10 Very good
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Lobby

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View

7.9/10 Good
  • 21 sq m
  • 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)

  • 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

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

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2/10 Very good
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Lobby

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 24 sq m
  • 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)

  • 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 Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. Lake Michigan and Michigan Avenue are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

4-star hotel near Art Institute of Chicago
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 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

  • 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
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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: 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
  • Destination fee: USD 15.00 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend. Spent the night with my kids and they enjoyed their stay. I’d say friendly staff is their main focus, but the room was clean and many dining options nearby as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, views, and service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was sooo accommodating and personable! I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheyenne

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We not ever stay here again.
I would probably never want to book here again. Although the staff was friendly, the problem was with the rooms. Not only when I went to step into the elevator, there's a dip, and I fell into the elevator, and threw all my things had to pull myself back up and went to my room I was very confused because it was so small and I had booked a deluxe room and then it smell like somebody has been smoking terribly in there. Also, the window would not shut so it was freezing cold. I had to go downstairs and change rooms and even the new room also had this sort of lingering smell of like a Vegas room of smoke. And each night we stayed in our room we kept getting this terrible cough from the air vents settlement in her chest that we were breathing in. We also had people going from door-to-door asking if people were smoking in the rooms , I wanted to enjoy my stay here and I was taking one of my best friends to this place, but I will never stay here . Also, Quik tip the food in the diner. Downstairs was really awful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

We arrived at the hotel at 11:30 at night and they didn’t have a room for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it! Comfortable bed and pillows room comes with a robe and slippers. I’m a sucker for good bedding. Staff was really nice. Check in and check out was super easy. Wish they had vending machines for late night snacks but I definitely will be back.