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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, tufted headboard, and comfortable armchair, offering a city view.
Enjoy al fresco dining in a beautifully designed outdoor space with lush greenery and an atmosphere.
Relax in a stylish room with a wardrobe, bench, and artwork.
Relax in this stylish living room with a plush sofa, armchair, and ottoman, complemented by a geometric shelving unit and a cozy rug.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, surrounded by a vibrant mural and comfortable seating.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Grant Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Soldier Field
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a nightstand, and a comfortable armchair offer a cozy retreat with a city view.

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Relax in comfort with a spacious bed, tufted headboard, and plush armchair.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • 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)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden desk, and city views.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

Relax in comfort with a spacious bed, tufted headboard, and plush armchair.

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a nightstand, and a comfortable armchair offer a cozy retreat with a city view.

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a nightstand, and a comfortable armchair offer a cozy retreat with a city view.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 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)

Relax in comfort with a spacious bed, tufted headboard, and plush armchair.

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, tufted headboard, and comfortable armchair, offering a city view.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, tufted headboard, and comfortable armchair, offering a city view.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in comfort with a spacious bed, tufted headboard, and plush armchair.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a nightstand, and a comfortable armchair offer a cozy retreat with a city view.

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden desk, and city views.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in comfort with a spacious bed, tufted headboard, and plush armchair.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, just a 4-minute walk from State Street and 13 minutes by foot from Millennium Park. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Art Institute of Chicago.

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 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

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to State Street
Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 274 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Grant Park Bistro - Onsite bistro.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 77 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

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • 15 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

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 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

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 15 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 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Hotel Essex Chicago
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Hotel
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Chicago
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Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1004 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

Karin K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
The hotel was very much average. When I think of Méridien I think of high end with A service. This was very much OK all around. Would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latieta

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Boiskhon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

View
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, chicago

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad. A high level mid-range hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khyati

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent for our visit to Columbia College. I didn't like the mandatory $16 dollar voucher to eat at the restaurant next door. This was not mentioned in the reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HERIBERTO, Juncos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good property in the middle of downtown Chicago. Excellent service, clean and perfect for our trip. I recommended this Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kameelah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Average stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, clean establishment, daily cleaning service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025