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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Property class: 4

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A bar area with a large mural, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the counter.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, covered by umbrellas, and decorated with hanging planters.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, State Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Fountain
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(112 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (View)

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

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

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

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

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre 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 centre. Housekeeping is available on request.
Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
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 Grant Park. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (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
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from Grant Park and 13 minutes on 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 centre and meeting rooms.

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

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

Grant Park Bistro – On-site bistro. Open daily.
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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 20 per accommodation, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lb 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.
  • Cots (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
  • A 1.5 per cent tourism fee will be charged
  • Destination fee: USD 17.83 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 20 per accommodation, per night plus a one-off USD 50 cleaning fee
  • 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
On-site 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1013 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again! Clean, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and spotless room, incredibly kind and helpful staff, great amenities, terrific location - I look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great day super nice staff and very helpful comfortable clean, and a great location at a reasonable price very pleased
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for my needs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect of our stay was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Menchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to shops, restaurants- right on Michigan Ave. 20-25 walk to soldier field for the Bruno Mars concert. Staff very attentive. Grant Park Bistro very good for brunch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blanca L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views close to museums and great restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building, great location! Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar was well-stocked, shops nearby are great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay..awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to all I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was welcoming. Restaurant had a great selection food was good and prices reasonable. Rooms were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kassia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, lots to check out near by
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Easy walk to the lake, field museum, and the bean. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Savanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and not far from places!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely, clean and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Itzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly. Hotel was perfectly located with multiple food options close by and a nice restaurant in the building .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
food and shops and cabs right there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a great experience: quick check-in; quiet and clean room; nice restaurant and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Looking to return this summer and enjoy all it has to offer
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. Well kept property. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026