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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
City view
Restaurant
Dining
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Lollapalooza
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shedd Aquarium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Le Méridien Essex 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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Le Méridien Essex Chicago's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Columbia College Chicago. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Le Méridien Essex Chicago also features a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night
  • 1.5 percent tourism fee will be charged
  • Destination fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 60605
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1010 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very accommodating to my request. I stayed for New Years Eve, I had a great view and was able to see the fire work show. They have happy hour at the on site bar which was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Building was easy to navigate. Staff was very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were clean, bed was really comfortable, staff was on their game. I always love staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always have a great stay and the staff are consistently friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, location was excellent and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, moline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location! Small and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy Blount

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy going, friendly and quiet:) Had a flight cancellation and didn’t encounter any problems extending my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivanna

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was extremely helpful and kind. They helped us check in early. A special shout out to KIERA, Isaiah and Jesus. I highly recommend staying here we had a fantastic time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devonte

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are friendly, the room was modern and clean and the location is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the hotel and the staff! The rooms are clean and comfortable. The location is convenient to the museums, shopping and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natali

Great stay for quick weekend trip
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was impeccable from the room to the service to the hotel bar. We loved our stay there and it is centrally located to so many things.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice but didn’t have the room we booked available.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying here. It has nice rooms, clean and quiet. Its in a great location as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reyhan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi, Hyattsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to attend a Bears game at Solider Field, it was a nice walk through the park and returning to the property was convenient. The room was nice but the staff was excellent. I'd definitely return for another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025