Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Free WiFi
1 bottle of mineral water
Pets allowed
Cable TV
Desk
Lift
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800 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, 60605 Chicago, IL
Location and distances
800 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, 60605 Chicago, IL
Experience the Windy City like never before at Hotel Essex Chicago. Situated within the chic building that once housed the Essex Inn, our brand-new hotel welcomes you with effortless style, contemporary amenities, and an exceptional downtown location. Grant Park is just across the street, and attractions including Millennium Park, McCormick Place, and Shedd Aquarium are a short walk away.
Chicago Midway International Airport18.99 km
Nearest station1 km
City center1.13 km
Chicago Midway International Airport 12 mi.- Chicago O'Hare International Airport 18 mi.
- South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) 68 mi.
- Chicago - Union Railway Station 0.62 mi.
- Monroe Red Line 2 mi.
- Chicago City center0.7 mi.
- Northerly Island 0.9 mi.
ORD-O'Hare International Airport: (SE) Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and the distance is 20 miles. Head east on I-190. Continue east on I-90/Kennedy Expressway. Next take I-290 east (Eisenhower Expressway) toward Chicago Loop. The Eisenhower Expressway becomes Congress Parkway. Continue east on Congress Parkway. Turn right onto Michigan Avenue and proceed to the hotel on the right.
Hotel amenties and information
Hotel Description
Experience the Windy City like never before at Le Meridien Essex Chicago. Situated within the building that once housed the Essex Inn, our brand-new hotel welcomes guests with effortless style, contemporary amenities and a convenient downtown location. Experience the Windy City like never before at Le Méridien Essex Chicago. Recently converted to the Marriott family after a $75 million renovation, all common areas, guestrooms, meeting space and amenities have been upgraded to provide a modern hotel experience. Located in the heart of the city on Michigan Ave, our downtown hotel is surrounded by Chicago's iconic attractions. Settle in to luxurious rooms showcasing deluxe bedding, espresso machines, 55" Smart TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi. Our hotel rooms also feature extraordinary views of Grant Park, Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain and the Museum Campus. Start your morning at our hotel, then venture outside for a short walk to Soldier Field, Magnificent Mile Shopping and McCormick Place Convention Center. Always Iconic. Quintessentially Chicago. That's what we're all about at Le Méridien Essex Chicago. We look forward to making your stay in The Loop special and memorable.
Special features of the hotel
The all new Hotel Essex is a completely new version of the 1961 original Essex Inn. 274 rooms with breath-taking views of Grant Park, Lake Michigan, Soldier Field and Navy Pier! Hotel Essex also has SX Skybar, a unique, open-air experience for cocktails, dancing and small plates, open until 2am. Grant Park Bistro offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and Vanille cafe is located in the lobby for delicious pastries and Big Shoulders Coffee, a Chicago favorite! There is an Urban fee of $15 per room per night
Most popular facilities
- Cable TV
- Desk
- Lift
- Bathroom
- Non-smoking room
- Room safe
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
Free for HOTEL DE guests
- 1 bottle of mineral water
- Free use of an internet terminal
- Free WiFi
- Hotel built in: 1961
- Non-smoking hotel
- Number of floors: 15
- Number of double rooms: 59
- Individually controlled ventilation in 274 rooms
- Iron and ironing board in 274 rooms
- Lift
- Hotel
- City hotel
- Business hotel
- Boutique hotel
- Southern city center
- Lively surroundings
- Hairdryer
- Bathroom with bathtub
- Bathroom with shower
- Fridge in 274 rooms
- Special facilities for the disabled (visually impaired/deaf)
- Conference rooms: 2
- Business center
- Desk
- Secretarial services
- Free WiFi in entire hotel
- Cable TV
- Desk
- Room safe
- Windows for opening
- Full-length mirror
- Seating area
- Pets allowed
- Classic concierge service
- Cable TV
- TV remote control
- Radio
- Telephone by the bed
- Pets allowed
- Laundry service
- Safety deposit boxes at reception
- Ice machine
- Video surveillance of entrances
- Smoke detectors in all rooms
- Audible smoke alarm in hallways
- Emergency exits for each floor
- Room safe
Frequently asked questions about Le Meridien Essex Chicago
- 1 bottle of mineral water
- Free use of an internet terminal
- Free WiFi
- Mastercard
- Visa
- American Express
Clean & Safe Protocol
Self Inspected Hotel
The hotel has undergone a self-inspection regarding its enhanced protective measures.
Hotel information
Service times
Earliest check-in
04:00 PM
Latest check-out
11:00 AM
Spoken languages
- English-speaking staff
Payment options
Mastercard
Visa
American Express