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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Art Institute of Chicago

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City view
Exterior
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The price is $126
includes taxes & fees
$108 per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 273 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 273 sq ft
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 225 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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 | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is $169
includes taxes & fees
$144 per night
Dec 22 - Dec 23
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About the neighborhood

Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Millennium Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grant Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Soldier Field - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 25 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 46 min drive
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 7 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 19 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 7 min walk
  • Roosevelt Station - 8 min walk
  • Harold Washington Library Station - 11 min walk

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 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Lake Michigan and Art Institute of Chicago are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant. Public transportation is just a short walk: Harrison Station is 7 minutes and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 274 rooms
  • Arranged over 15 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (1 total, up to 25 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Onsite valet parking (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop garden
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 33
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 32
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Transfer shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Grant Park Bistro - Onsite bistro.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 75 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 60605

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

Does Le Méridien Essex Chicago offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Le Méridien Essex Chicago does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 25 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 75 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Le Méridien Essex Chicago and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Grant Park Bistro.
What's the area around Le Méridien Essex Chicago like?
Le Méridien Essex Chicago is in Downtown Chicago, a short 7-minute walk from Harrison Station and 13 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 Exceptional

The hotel staff was friendly and accommodating. They even gave us a voucher for the attached restaurant.
Shannon, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Deshawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Morgan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jacob, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Will, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

raymond, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Natalie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Teecree, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and the service was very good. Convenient location.
Pamela, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

reyzan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Randy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kelly, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bobby, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christina, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Kiara, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Barbara, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sandy, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Deborah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Phoenix, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Martha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carlos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sartaj, 1-night trip
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