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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a short walk to State Street

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

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

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Lobby

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Lobby

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Lobby

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Lobby

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 11 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk
  • Shedd Aquarium - 14 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 International 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

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 a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and ATM/banking services
  • A front desk safe, a lift and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 274 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 77 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 (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (81 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (83 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are 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 11 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 50.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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
Hotel Essex Chicago
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 11 kg 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 31 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Méridien Essex Chicago on 24 Feb 2025 start from €104.72, including 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 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?

Checkout 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.

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1001 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1001 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

Tamara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sarah the bartender was magnificent she talked laughed and smiled with us definitely helped us have a memorable moment! Thanks girl!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really lile this property and love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Definitely recommend this location. Loved our stay , staff is accommodating & facility is clean ! Front desk customer service 10/10 . Will choose again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very corteous & friendly. The neighboring room had a lot of traffic kept slamming their door all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shinita

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nope
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, smaller more personable property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really small rooms with neighbors who constantly smoked Marijuana! Average hotel in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Weijia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrel, Saint Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the property location and the vibes only things its missing in my opinion is a pool
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

8/10 Good

Ashley, Fishers

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful and responsive staff. I watch in my room after checking out and the staff was very helpful in ensuring they retrieved it for me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maupressa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Attentive staff. Nice and quiet. Shower was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

maura, pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely welcoming and helpful when I was delayed in my arrival. Very caring and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teecree

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Addison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location/nice restaurant and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and really great for the price!! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024