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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property

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City view
Dining
Restaurant
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldier Field
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(95 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, Non Smoking, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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City view

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to State Street
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 State Street. 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 overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from State Street and 13 minutes by foot from Millennium Park
  • 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)

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

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
  • 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanita

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was GORGEOUS! Elevators are quick! The bistro downstairs has the BEST burgers and they are HUGE! The room was amazing. The bed was super comfortable. The lake is within walking distance and Grant Park is directly across the street! Shoutouts to desk clerks Kiera and Quentin for their superb customer service and hats off to the valet staff and Jesus! I will definitely visit again!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice just needs a pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Reno

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location with lots of food and activities close by. The rooms are a bit small, but expected. They were clean and the staff was friendly and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and property was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

uzay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

vanessa

A
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Great location and clean and comfortable with great service. Restaurant onsite was good for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Daniel Del

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Somitra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is conveniently located in downtown and deserves the three stars in terms of amenities. Their biggest issue is quality and reliable service. The staff are either not well trained or just don't have the service attitude. The lady at the front desk during check-in had us standing in front of her for a long time, while she repeatedly tried to check us in. All it takes is to let the customer know what is happening and apologize for any inconvenience. The director of engineering finally walked in and completed the transaction. The instructions provided for parking QR code for in and out privileges were incorrect and I found myself stuck behind the toll gate for long times, calling parking assistance. Finally, they told me that there are no in and out previeges for this booking. All they needed to do was provide correct information and I asked them twice. The bed was uncomfortable and the elevator close to our room squeaked. Even though we were on the 10th floor, on Fri late night it was so noisy that we had a hard time sleeping. On the positive, the restaurant is decent and the food was good. Though the server and restaurant manager also had no service etiquette. I have stayed here before and gave it a chance because of my Bonvoy status/convenient location. Now my wife had told me, she is not coming back to this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anahi

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Douglasville

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect view friendly staff bed very comfortable quick check in 100% would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For some reason I was allocated an accessible room. The bathroom was large but thiere was little room in the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert A., Brooklyn

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025