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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

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

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Restaurant
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available

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
$157 nightly
The total price is $184
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

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

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City view

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 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)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Hearing Accessible)

City view

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grant Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Soldier Field - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min drive - 2.1 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 Chicago - ‬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

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Hotel size

    • 274 rooms
    • Arranged over 15 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

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

Internet

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

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 77 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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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 15 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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Property Registration Number 60605

Also known as

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Essex Chicago
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Le Meridien Essex Chicago
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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.

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

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

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What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offered good food choices, quality, and convenient dining options. (14 reviews)
  • The gym was well-equipped and had amenities such as a Peloton and clean towels. (6 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were great with excellent food and attentive staff. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay at
Guadalupe, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was clean, the fitness center had what I needed, the restaurant was good and I had a really nice experience.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff was so friendly, accommodations were modern and well appointed, a wonderful location with surprisingly good food in the attached restaurant
Angela, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great hotel, nice walk to everything
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel! Great location! Great service too—the Concierge James was outstanding!
Stu, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love this property; quiet and quaint. Staff is great and rooms are always clean.
Destiny, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Location is great and property was very clean
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

quiet and comfortable
Athena, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely renovation of an historic property, just across the street from an equally lovely park. Super friendly staff.
Gina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place for price and location
Juan Daniel Del, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A nice place to stay for a weekend trip.
Jerome, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous one night stay at the hotel. Fabulous location to walking everywhere close (Grant Park, Shedd, Field Museum), and taking public transportation to everything else. Comfortable room stylishly decorated; splurge for the view!!
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good value and location
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I felt like home immediately when I entered the room. The size of the room is just enough for 1 person. I love how clean and comfortable the room is. The staff is very nice. The location is perfect.
Chie May, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect view friendly staff bed very comfortable quick check in 100% would recommend
patricia, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice just needs a pool
Kiyana, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Helpful and friendly staff.
Ron, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It was in a great location with lots of food and activities close by. The rooms are a bit small, but expected. They were clean and the staff was friendly and professional.
Erin, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect
Carla, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is a great location and stay .
Vedran, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Our room didn't look like this photo which seems a bit more updated. Lighting options weren't enough for the lack of natural light. Storage is very good in bathroom though counter space small. Apart from that, clean & simple. Staff was always very friendly and accomodating. The attached restaurant is a great bonus.
amber, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was GORGEOUS! Elevators are quick! The bistro downstairs has the BEST burgers and they are HUGE! The room was amazing. The bed was super comfortable. The lake is within walking distance and Grant Park is directly across the street! Shoutouts to desk clerks Kiera and Quentin for their superb customer service and hats off to the valet staff and Jesus! I will definitely visit again!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!!
Cathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay food was good room was lovely staff was great
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very clean room. Friendly staff. Great location.
Joy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

When we get away to Chicago we always stay at Le Meridian. From the hotel it is an easy walk to museums, entertainment, great food, parks and shopping. All the staff is great especially the young girl that works the front desk.
Dee, 1-night trip