CHICAGO'S ESSEX INN
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CHICAGO'S ESSEX INN

Address
800 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
United States (USA)
1-800-230-4134
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Chicago’s Essex Inn is your key to the city, whether for business or sightseeing. The hotel combines breathtaking panoramas of Grant Park and Lake Michigan with convenient access to shopping, museums, sporting venues, the Loop and McCormick Place. From our steel and glass lobby to newly renovated rooms to an all-season rooftop pool and fitness center, we offer amazing views and amazing value. Each of our 254 rooms and suites features a colorful décor, LCD flat screen TVs, complimentary wireless internet access, sleek desks with ergonomic seating, coffee/tea service, refrigerators, and alarm clock radios complete with iPod and MP3 capability. Marble countertops and contemporary tiles grace the remodeled bathrooms, along with rich wood accents. Crisp new linens surround new plush bedding—the perfect backdrop for sipping early-morning coffee or falling asleep to HBO on the flat screen. Guests of Chicago’s Essex Inn can also take advantage of our complimentary all-season rooftop pool, fitness center, sauna, and garden deck as well as our complimentary shuttle service to area attractions and the Magnificent Mile shopping district. We also offers a 24-hour business center, 4 meeting rooms and 1 board room, a full service restaurant with bar located off of the lobby, coin-op laundry, and same day dry cleaning services.
Star Rating:   3 Stars
Local Attractions:   Grant Park, Museum Campus, McCormick Place, Soldier Field

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What's Near by? Miles
South Loop 0.0
Museum of Contemporary Photography 0.2
Auditorium Building and Theatre 0.3
Grant Park 0.3
Buckingham Fountain 0.3
Fine Arts Building 0.4
Chicago Public Library (Harold Washington Library Center) 0.4
John G. Shedd Aquarium 0.4
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum 0.4
Field Museum 0.5
Printer's Row 0.5
Old Colony Building 0.5
Fisher Building 0.5
Symphony Center 0.5
Monadnock Building 0.5
Worth 0.5
Soldier Field - Chicago Bears 0.6
Art Institute of Chicago 0.6
The Loop 0.7
Haskell Building 0.7
Jay Pritzker Pavilion 0.8
Millennium Park 0.8
311 S Wacker Dr 0.8
Chicago Cultural Center 0.8
Sears Tower 0.8
Picasso Statue 0.9
Union Station 0.9
Aon Center 0.9
Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre 0.9
Chicago Amtrak Station 0.9
Chicago City Hall 0.9
Goodman Theater 1.0
National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum 1.0
Children's Memorial Hospital 1.0
Theatre District 1.0
Chicago Theater 1.0
Civic Opera House 1.0
Near Southside 1.1
Magnificent Mile - Michigan Ave 1.2
University of Illinois Chicago 1.2
Michigan Avenue Bridge 1.2
Merrill C Meigs Airport (CGX) 1.2
Wrigley Building 1.2
Merchandising Mart 1.2
Greektown 1.3
Tribune Tower 1.3
American Police Center Museum 1.4
Ohio Street Beach 1.5
McCormick Convention Center 1.5
Navy Pier 1.6
Northwestern Memorial Hospital 1.6
Chicago Children's Museum 1.6
Fulton Market 1.7
River East 1.7
Museum of Contemporary Art 1.7
Chicago Shakespeare Theater 1.7
River North 1.7
Chicago Water Tower 1.7
Architech Gallery 1.7
Museum of Holography 1.8
Water Tower Place 1.8
Chinatown 1.8
Oprah Winfrey Show 1.8
Hancock Tower 1.9
Near North Side 1.9
Streeterville 1.9
Newberry Library 2.0
University Village 2.0
Gold Coast 2.0
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts 2.1
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse 2.1
River West 2.2
Near West Side 2.2
Cook County Hospital 2.5
Cabrini Green 2.5
Pilsen 2.5
Old Town 2.6
Bronzeville 2.6
Douglas 2.6
Goose Island 2.6
United Center - Chicago Bulls 2.7
International Museum of Surgical Science 2.7
Noble Square 2.7
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum 2.7
Bridgeport 2.7
Legacy Motors Automotive Art Gallery 2.7
Chicago History Museum 2.8
House of Crosses 2.8
North Avenue Beach 2.9
US Cellular Field - Chicago White Sox 2.9
Tri Taylor 3.0
Royal George Theater 3.0
Ukrainian Village 3.2
Lincoln Park Zoo 3.4
Oakland 3.5
Lincoln Park Conservatory 3.7
Wicker Park 3.7
Mckinley Park 3.7
Douglas Park 3.8
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 3.8
 
Hotel Reviews for Chicago's Essex Inn
Hotel reviews 3.5 out of 5 Based on 616 guest reviews, Average

3.5 of 5 stars Based on 720 traveler reviews
4.0 based on 600 reviews  Value
3.5 based on 564 reviews  Rooms
4.0 based on 597 reviews  Cleanliness
4.0 based on 596 reviews  Service
Excellent
143
Very Good
305
Average
154
Poor
58
Terrible
60
Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
4 of 5 stars “Ideal Situation”
May 15, 2013   kensan123, Glasgow, United Kingdom | Trip type: Couples
This hotel is in an ideal situation on Sth Michigan Ave if visiting for a couple of days.Most tourist sites are within walking distance. The Lobby was in the process... more »
4 of 5 stars “very nice trendy hotel”
May 14, 2013   G C, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Trip type: Couples
Had to pay extra night because of early check inn, then they gave me the wrong room, (double beds), the tile in the 1st room in bathroom was missing at... more »
4 of 5 stars “Quaint Hotel!”
May 13, 2013   9W21, Buffalo NY | Trip type: Friends getaway
Went on a ladies 3 day Mother's Day get-away May 10-13. We stayed at Chicago's Essex Inn on South Michigan Ave. I have to say the woman who arranged this... more »
4 of 5 stars “Much improved over last visit”
May 13, 2013   PhilHills, Lewes, United Kingdom | Trip type: Solo travel
Stayed here in 2010 and thought hotel seemed worn out, tatty and past it's prime. On arriving yesterday found it much improved. Lobby recently refurbished and my room was great... more »
5 of 5 stars “Great for location and budget”
May 13, 2013   Hamish M, Chicago, Illinois | Trip type: Couples
The location of this hotel partnered with the great price of the rooms made it perfect for our weekend stay. We were able to walk down Michigan Ave and many... more »

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Details
Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2008
Floors: 15
Rooms: 254
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 210
Handicap Rooms: 0
Suites: 23
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 6
Meeting Space at Chicago's Essex Inn
Meeting Space: 3000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 100 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 2.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Mi
Lounge/Bar Hours: 11am-11pm
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Varies by size of group.
Nightly Parking: 41.0
Typical Group Deposit: 1st night
Total Taxes: 16.40%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Food and Beverage Tax: 11.25%
Parking Fee: 41.00 Per Night (indoor valet parking)
Porterage Fee: 5.00 Per Item (round trip/optional)
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day (complimentary)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00%

 
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Room Types - Chicago's Essex Inn
King Suite at Chicago's Essex InnKing Suite
One king bed. 350 square feet. Complimentary wireless Internet access. TV with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator. Hair dryer.
Standard Room Nonrefundable at Chicago's Essex InnStandard Room Nonrefundable
1 king bed or 2 double beds. 185 square feet. Cable television service. Premium television channel(s). HBO. Voice mail. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Smoking permitted.
Standard at Chicago's Essex InnStandard
1 king or 2 double. 185 square feet. Television with premium cable channels. Wireless Internet access. Refrigerator. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Suite with two doubles at Chicago's Essex InnSuite with two doubles
Two double beds and one queen sofa bed. 350 square feet. Complimentaru wireless Internet access. TV with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator. Hair dryer.
Deluxe King at Chicago's Essex InnDeluxe King
One king bed. 185 square feet. Complimentary wireless Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator. Hair dryer.
 
Amenities - Chicago's Essex Inn
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Charge for early check out
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet is Complimentary
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV - Free HBO
  • Terrace
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail
Pets Allowed Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
 
Airport & Shuttle Information - Chicago's Essex Inn

O'Hare airport, 18 miles. Taxi $45, shuttle $25. Midway Airport, 15 miles. Taxi $30, shuttle $20.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
 
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