Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Hotel with restaurant, near Millennium Park

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In the heart of downtown Chicago, Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers a sophisticated retreat. Enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or unwind with dry cleaning services and luggage storage. Guests rave about the dining options and helpful staff.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
$114 nightly
$134 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 13 of 13 rooms
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Excellent
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

Very good
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent
  • 273 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 268 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 273 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Good
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Exceptional
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lollapalooza - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shedd Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grant Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Devil Dawgs on State - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yolk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eleven City Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lao Sze Chuan - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Le Méridien Essex Chicago puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. 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, Art Institute of Chicago and Field Museum of Natural History 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.

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 77 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 newspapers
  • 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 per accommodation, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 77 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number 60605

Also known as

Hotel Essex
Essex Chicago
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Chicago Hotel Essex Chicago Hotel
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Essex
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Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Hotel
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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 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 77 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.

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Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offered convenient dining with great food and friendly service. (17 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and had amenities such as a Peloton and clean towels. (6 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located with parking nearby and has a great location right across the street from parks. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Historic building, great location! Would stay there again!
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant staff. Well kept property. Great location
Joseph, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and modern rooms. I thought the bedding was soft and comfortable. The location is walkable downtown.
Carlos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a great experience: quick check-in; quiet and clean room; nice restaurant and convenient location.
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms
Jessica, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little spot. It exceeded my expectations in every way. Clean, hot water, food on site, close to everything. I definitely plan to return.
Deominic, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean, bed was really comfortable, staff was on their game. I always love staying here!
Susan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always have a great stay and the staff are consistently friendly and helpful
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was central, the staff was incredibly sweet (thanks Tony!!), and the restaurant makes a killer French toast. I would highly recommend.
Courtney, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great, location was excellent and convenient.
Stephanie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay for quick weekend trip
Natali, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great here! The front staff gave me a voucher for breakfast at the restaurant there. The food was great! Even the coffee they had in the lobby was good. Front staff was friendly and professional. The bed was comfy and room was clean. Great location !!The only downside is that I booked a king size bed and when I got there, they only had doubles. It was late in the evening and hotels.com said there was a king available but that was not the case. There was only about a 1-2hour window from the time of booking to check in.
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are friendly, the room was modern and clean and the location is excellent
Martin, 1-night trip
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michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location and the hotel was clean and nice.
Andrea, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great location.
Katharine, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly helpful staff, nice restaurant on sight.
Jennie E, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We love the hotel and the staff! The rooms are clean and comfortable. The location is convenient to the museums, shopping and great food.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was impeccable from the room to the service to the hotel bar. We loved our stay there and it is centrally located to so many things.
Victor, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great front desk staff
Stacy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay … highly recommend it !
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location & lovely room.
Shayna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location! Small and friendly
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was my second time staying here. It has nice rooms, clean and quiet. Its in a great location as well.
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean and well appointed, very attentive staff and great customer service
FRANCIS, 3-night trip