Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property

Room options

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

Classic Two Double Room Limited View

  • Sleeps 4

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

Classic King Room Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Two Double Room with City View

  • Sleeps 4

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

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City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

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

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, 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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Tub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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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

  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shedd Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grant Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Devil Dawgs on State - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Honeyberry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art of Pizza on State Street - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute 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.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 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
Hotel Hotel Essex Chicago Chicago
Chicago Hotel Essex Chicago Hotel
Hotel Hotel Essex Chicago
Hotel Essex Chicago Chicago
Essex
Hotel Essex Chicago
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Hotel
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Hotel Chicago

Reviews

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wei p

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARLEY

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Arsenio

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

8/10 Good

Whitney adkins

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect! Restaurant was charming. I was disappointed that the hotel was unwilling to allow late checkout which was an inconvenience for me given that my flight left late evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhamie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joselyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

2/10 Terrible

Bibe

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the worst hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matrice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a very nice hotel. I was satisfied with my room choice. I address my dissatisfaction with my room witn the front desk reception but nothing was resolved. So I just kept the room I had. Now my friend loved her room and she advocated for me about having my room changed but nothing was changed or resolved.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhone

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice!

Hotel was great ! Friendly staff… just a couple of hiccups but note noteworthy due to our overall experience. Will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

colleen

Disliked: Staff & service
3 out of 10 staff were nice. I believe they need to get rid of trouble maker's.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cio'nna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay although hotel parking was a couple blocks away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Saint Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on Michigan Ave and nice view from our window. Easy walks to allot of attractions and restaurants. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice job was done upgrading this hotel. It has a modern feel and look.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe, Eagan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025