Stay at Le Meridien Essex Chicago, Chicago | Room Details & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605

Le Meridien Essex Chicago Hotel, located at a distance of 450 metres from The Loop and about a 20-minute walk from Millennium Park, features an indoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. This 4-star inn boasts views of the lake and offers Wi-Fi in public areas.

Location

The Le Meridien Essex is situated right in the centre of Chicago, a short walk to Management. The premier natural-history Field Museum is around 6 km from the accommodation, while Michigan & 8th Street bus stop is approximately 5 minutes away by car.

The property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Lake Michigan 700 metres away. The 5 million US gal Shedd Aquarium is 3.1 km away, while Harrison is relatively near Le Meridien Essex Chicago Hotel.

The accommodation is a 16-minute drive from Midway International airport, and 2.9 km from Chicago Union train station.

Rooms

Air conditioning, along with tea and coffee-making facilities, provide in-room convenience at the Le Meridien Essex Chicago. They are furnished with luxurious decor.

Eat & Drink

Guests are welcome to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. The pizzeria Lou Malnati's Pizzeria lies within arm's reach of the hotel.

Leisure & Business

The property also has a fitness area with elliptical machines and treadmills. There is a conference space and 6 meeting rooms available for corporate travellers.

“The hotel's position right across from the park on Michigan Ave makes it perfect for enjoying scenic views and easy access to the city's attractions.”view full review

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“A remarkable hotel experience with fantastic views and service” view full review

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-23:59

until 11 am

Amenities

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 77 per day.

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Other information

There are no extra beds provided in a room. There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets are allowed on request.

English, Spanish, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian

Year renovated:2012

Number of floors:14

Number of rooms:274

Former name

essex inn

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Classic King Room

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2 persons

230 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Classic Double Room Two Double Beds

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2 persons

270 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Coffee machine

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Deluxe King Room Limited View Hearing Accessible

Max:

2 persons

230 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

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Getting around

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City Centre

Chicago4600 ft

Airports

Midway International (MDW) 9.3 mi

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 19.1 mi

Train

Van Buren Street Station2300 ft

Underground

Harrison1700 ft

Roosevelt2000 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Innovative Tech!

The Bluetooth mirror in the bathroom was a good surprise during my stay. It perfectly combined functionality with luxury, allowing me to enjoy my favorite music while getting ready. The high-tech amenities made every moment enjoyable and added a modern touch to the experience.

Emily Johnson. USA, 2024-05-15Read full review on

Refreshing Showers

I was blown away by the luxurious rain head shower in the bathroom. The water pressure was excellent, and it created a spa-like atmosphere every morning. It was the perfect way to start my day!

Mark_Taylor79. Canada, 2024-10-22Read full review on

Awesome Entertainment!

The large, high-definition TV with Chromecast capabilities in my room was a game changer. I could easily stream my favorite shows from my device, making my downtime even more enjoyable. It felt like I was at home but better.

Sarah Mitchell. Australia, 2024-07-12Read full review on

Delicious Options

The on-site café had a fantastic selection of pastries that made my mornings good. I especially loved the freshly baked croissants and rich coffee, making it a perfect start to my day before heading out to explore.

David_Brown. New Zealand, 2024-03-30Read full review on

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
ATM/Cash machine

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605

Map view

street view

800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605

City landmarks

Park

Millennium Park

1.1 mi

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

1.2 mi

Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium

1.9 mi

233 S. Wacker Drive Entrance on Jackson Blvd

Skydeck Chicago

1.1 mi

Art object

Cloud Gate

1.0 mi

Harbour

Navy Pier

1.6 mi

233 S Wacker Dr

Willis Tower

1.1 mi

Museum

The Field Museum

3.3 mi

875 N Michigan Ave Within Chicago 360

360 Chicago Observation Deck

1.9 mi

Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

1.4 mi

Park

Grant Park

1.0 mi

Museum

Chicago Cultural Center

4600 ft

Park

Maggie Daley Park

1.1 mi

North Michigan Avenue

The Magnificent Mile

1.6 mi

337 East Randolph St

Museum Campus

3.0 mi

439 N Wells St

Chicago-style pizza

1.4 mi

209 S La Salle St

The Rookery Building

4600 ft

100 E. Wacker Drive

Chicago Riverwalk

1.3 mi

Stadium

Soldier Field

3.1 mi

Theatre

The Chicago Theatre

1.1 mi

Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

3.5 mi

Fountain

Crown Fountain

4600 ft

407 S Dearborn St

Old Colony Building

2300 ft

53 W Jackson Blvd

Monadnock Building

2700 ft

141 W Jackson Blvd La Salle Street

Chicago Board of Trade Building

4700 ft

431 S Dearborn St

Manhattan Building

2100 ft

610 S Michigan Ave

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

2800 ft

50 W Washington St Richard J. Daley Plaza Civic Center

Picasso Statue

1.1 mi

901 South Michigan Ave

General John Logan Memorial

2800 ft

Planetarium

Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum

3.4 mi

Nearby

610 S Michigan Ave

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

900 ft

901 South Michigan Ave

General John Logan Memorial

500 ft

Museum

Museum of Contemporary Photography

1100 ft

701 S State St

The Loop

1400 ft

Restaurants

Grant Park Bistro

100 ft

800 S Michigan Ave 8th St and Michigan Ave.

Chicago Hilton

400 ft

720 South Michigan Avenue

Mercat a la Planxa

700 ft

638 S Michigan Ave Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel

Peet's Coffee & Tea

700 ft

14 E 8th St

720 South Bar

600 ft

720 S Michigan Ave

Yolk - South Loop

1000 ft

1120 South Michigan Avenue

Buddy Guy's Legends

1100 ft

700 South Wabash Avenue

Mei's Kitchen

900 ft

1108 S Michigan Ave

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