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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property

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City view
Exterior
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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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)

City view

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

  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

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

  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View

  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

City view

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

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4-star hotel in Downtown Chicago
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and a business center. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Le Méridien Essex Chicago is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (32 inches high)
  • 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1003 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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay food was good room was lovely staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

chris

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is just OK. The rooms are quite small. The staff is sometimes friendly but oftentimes not. The cafe attached food quality is pretty poor. You are given a $16 voucher when you check in to use at the cafe, which is fine, but its always disappointing. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

chris

Business traveler
At check in I was given an accessible room which I did not reserve then a 2 bedroom room since there were no King beds available. I would have booked somewhere else if I would have known this. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cierra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meh

We found a roach in the shower 5 minutes into the trip. It was small with no signs of infestation. Valet was expensive but the service was nice. The view from the room was beautiful which is why we stayed. The building is super old they should do better remodel especially for the plumbing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vedran

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location and stay .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryon

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Stanesh

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my stay and the drinks and food where delicious ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antwan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Latoya

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Willis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wynter

Disliked: Staff & service
Rude inhospitable front desk employees. With so many options in Chicago don’t stay here, look elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aracelli

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We booked a superior room with a city view. We got a room with a view of another building and it was not a superior room it was so little the bathroom was bigger than the space we had in the room. When i spoke with the front desk she explained it was the room i booked however considering the view i highly doubt it. They said they were completely full and had no other room to change us to. The TV kept not working as well. Highly upset this was my second time here and i was very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Great experience at La Meredian Essex

Wanted to tack on a Valentine’s Day trip after a business meeting in the suburbs. We chose the Essex because of its location and eclectic style. We are happy we did! Although the rooms are small, they are smartly appointed and comfortable. The restaurant/bar was great too. Most importantly, every single employee was kind, friendly, and helpful. We will definitely return and encourage you to give the Essex a try.
View of downtown from the sidewalk in front of the Essex.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAKISHA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octave

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025