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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a short walk to State Street

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City view
Exterior
Lobby
Restaurant
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
The current price is SAR 349
SAR 476 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

Room options

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

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

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Lobby

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

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

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

Lobby

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

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

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

Lobby

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Lobby

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 24 sq m
  • 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • 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 - 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 Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive

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

Upscale hotel near Art Institute of Chicago
Located close to Grant Park and Soldier Field, Le Méridien Essex Chicago 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 speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and ATM/banking services
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 274 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 77 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Grant Park Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 32
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 33
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Destination fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 77 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Property Registration Number 60605

Property is 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
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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 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Valet parking is available for USD 77 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?

Check-out 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 5-minute walk of Columbia College Chicago and State Street. Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station is 7 minutes by foot and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 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

Tamara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sarah the bartender was magnificent she talked laughed and smiled with us definitely helped us have a memorable moment! Thanks girl!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really lile this property and love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Definitely recommend this location. Loved our stay , staff is accommodating & facility is clean ! Front desk customer service 10/10 . Will choose again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very corteous & friendly. The neighboring room had a lot of traffic kept slamming their door all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shinita

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nope
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, smaller more personable property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really small rooms with neighbors who constantly smoked Marijuana! Average hotel in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weijia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrel, Saint Louis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the property location and the vibes only things its missing in my opinion is a pool
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

8/10 Good

Ashley, Fishers

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful and responsive staff. I watch in my room after checking out and the staff was very helpful in ensuring they retrieved it for me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maupressa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Attentive staff. Nice and quiet. Shower was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

maura, pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely welcoming and helpful when I was delayed in my arrival. Very caring and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024