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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel near Art Institute of Chicago
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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

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City view
Dining
Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Reception
Fitness facility

Overview of Le Méridien Essex Chicago

8.4

Very good

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Chicago.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Popular LocationArt Institute of Chicago11 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrant Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSoldier Field18 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)39 min drive
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Room options

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, View (Hearing Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View (Hearing Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Chicago

Le Méridien Essex Chicago is located in Downtown Chicago, a neighbourhood in Chicago, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.

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
  • 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
Le Méridien Essex Chicago is located close to Grant Park and Soldier Field, and 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), a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and concierge services
  • ATM/banking services, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and walkable 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 overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
  • LED light bulbs, heating and housekeeping

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
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch 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 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 25 lb 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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Destination fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 60605

Property is also known as

Hotel Essex
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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 25 lb 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 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Méridien Essex Chicago on 1 Apr 2024 start from AU$223.17, 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 75 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 15-minute walk of Columbia College Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. Lake Michigan and Field Museum of Natural History are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station is 7 minutes by foot and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1009 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

Coreen

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

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Room was too cold , not what I expect really suck no city view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this property. Every employee I had contact with was pleasant and helpful. My room was super nice and the floor I was on was quiet. I would definitely stay at Le Meridien again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at this property. All the staff, especially the front desk staff, were extremely friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. Spent time in the Bistro, which was also really good. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff, courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was super easy thanks to Keira! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Hardhik

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Hanover Park

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed this hotel! It was clean and the staff was exceptionally nice. The valet parking is expensive ($75) but parking is close to the hotel. There is in and out of parking at 777 S. State ($39) but you need the QR code from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great, staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0