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Le Méridien Essex Chicago
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 US
near Exit 52a on I-94 (~1.0mi)
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Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
4.0 Star Property Near Grant Park
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- Free WiFi
- Stair-free path to entrance
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Fitness facilities
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05/21/2024 - 05/22/2024
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Verified Reviews of Le Méridien Essex Chicago
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Room was clean and comfortable."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Room was clean and comfortable. No issues anywhere. Front desk staff was helpful and kind.
Alida P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
19-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 04 to Sun Nov 05 2023 at a $144.99 average nightly rate. 
"Good Place to Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Good experience, good location with clean room.
Douglas E. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
07-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 04 to Sun Nov 05 2023 at a $144.99 average nightly rate. "Delightful Restaurant!"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The employees and restaurant were delightful! I would highly recommend the Grant Park Bistro! The fettuccine alfredo was delicious!
Joy H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
07-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 04 to Sun Nov 05 2023 at a $136.99 average nightly rate. "Awesome Hotel & Service!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We had the BEST stay! The location was perfect and the customer service was amazing! Loved how we got free bottled water whenever we wanted. Any request we had was handled immediately. Loved the style and cleanliness of the hotel. Will definitely return!
Shelley S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
07-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 03 to Sun Nov 05 2023 at a $217.99 average nightly rate. "Fine Stay"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
What we needed for staying in Chicago for the night. Parking was pretty easy at a garage next door. The restaurant was also fine and we got 15% off breakfast there.
Robert B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
12-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 09 to Sat Jun 10 2023 at a $231.00 average nightly rate. "Everything was perfect!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I’m very satisfied with my stay at the Meridian Hotel and I will always recommend it to friends and relatives. Everything was perfect!
Wilfrid J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu May 25 to Fri May 26 2023 at a $139.99 average nightly rate. "Clean Hotel & Friendly Staff"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean hotel with friendly staff.
Albert D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
18-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Feb 14 to Sat Feb 18 2023 at a $87.99 average nightly rate. "Enjoyable Place to Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The staff members were friendly and the space was nice.
Albert D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
17-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Feb 14 to Sat Feb 18 2023 at a $87.99 average nightly rate. Summary of Verified Reviews
Property Description
A stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago places you in the heart of Chicago, within a 15-minute walk of Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. This upscale hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from McCormick Place.
Enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
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 showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Columbia College Chicago - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
State Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Roosevelt University - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Dearborn St Station - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Auditorium Building and Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Buckingham Fountain - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lakefront Trail - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Field Museum of Natural History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Millennium Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Michigan - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Michigan Avenue - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Grant Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
CIBC Theatre - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43.2 km / 26.8 mi
The preferred airport for Le Méridien Essex Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Green Sustainability
•Green Seal certified hotel with in-room, meeting and public space recycling as well as in-room linen reuse program•Rain barrels are used to collect water to clean sidewalks, garage space as well as water our plants•In-room amenities collected and donated to local area shelter•CFL Light bulbs, water conserving fixtures and cleaning products are biodegradable
Amenities / Features
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Meeting rooms
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
- Free WiFi
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Braille or raised signage
- Assistive listening devices available
- Stair-free path to entrance
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Registration desk height (centimeters) - 83
- Elevator door width (inches) - 36
- Registration desk height (inches) - 33
- Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 32
- LED light bulbs
- Elevator door width (centimeters) - 91
- No accessible shuttle
- Total number of rooms - 274
- Number of floors - 15
- Professional property host/manager
- No cribs (infant beds) available
- No rollaway/extra beds available
- Events/parties not allowed
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Luggage storage
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 81
- Handrails in stairways
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Wheelchairs available on site
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
- Housekeeping on request
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- ATM/banking
- Concierge services
Airport & Shuttle Information
O'Hare airport, 18 miles. Taxi $45, Midway Airport, 15 miles. Taxi $30.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Breakfast available at Grant Park Bistro located on the lobby level.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Maximum number of pets per room 1
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 25
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 11
Service animals are allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
Parking Info
Valet Parking - $72 per night. Self Parking - $39
Internet / WiFI
Included
Misc Fees / Policies
- Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 50.00 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'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Deposit: USD 100 per night
- Destination fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Cleaning Policies
Rest assured, we are going above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of all guests and employees.
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available to guests
Masks are available to guests
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is available
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Temperature checks are available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Masks are compulsory at the property
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Hotel Rate Trends at Hotel Essex Chicago
This chart illustrates averages of sleeping room prices for both group rates and the best online individual traveler rates our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was placed. The lowest group rate shown is 20.4% in February 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $291 in the month of September 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Hotel Essex Chicago in a month when rates are lower.
