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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel near Art Institute of Chicago

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City view
Dining
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, dressing gowns, towels
Reception
Fitness facility
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available

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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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, View

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1020)
The price is AU$746
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
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About the area

Chicago

Le Méridien Essex Chicago places you in the centre of Chicago, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Chicago hotel, attractions include Lake Michigan and Field Museum of Natural History.

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 International 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

Upscale 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 centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Le Méridien Essex Chicago also features a 24-hour fitness centre, 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 75 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

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (83 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 15 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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 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
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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
On-site 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all 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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Essex
Hotel Essex Chicago
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Hotel
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Chicago
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Méridien Essex Chicago on 27 May 2024 start from AU$282.28, 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.

Is parking available at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yep, Le Méridien Essex Chicago has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 75 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

The closest beach to Le Méridien Essex Chicago is Ohio Street Beach (2.6 km).

What makes Le Méridien Essex Chicago a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Le Méridien Essex Chicago.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

No, Le Méridien Essex Chicago does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! Staff was nice and helpful. Rooms were clean and maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Conor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023