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- 274 rooms in hotel
- 14 floors in property
- Check-in time: 4:00 PM
- Check-out time: 11:00 AM
- Has environment-friendly policy
- Groups & Meetings rating of 6.1/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check RatesAAA CAA Rate Membership Card Required 1 King Refrigerator 224sqft 20sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living Sitting
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAAA CAA Rate Membership Card Required 1 King Refrigerator 259sqft 23sqm 320sqft 29sqm Living Sitting
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAAA CAA Rate Membership Card Required 2 Double Beds Refrigerator 273sqft 25sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living
Non-Smoking
Check RatesGovernment State State Government ID Required 1 King Refrigerator 224sqft 20sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living
Non-Smoking
Check RatesGovt Military Federal Government ID Required 1 King Refrigerator 224sqft 20sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSenior Discount 1 King Refrigerator 224sqft 20sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living Sitting
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSenior Discount 1 King Refrigerator 259sqft 23sqm 320sqft 29sqm Living Sitting
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSenior Discount 2 Double Beds Refrigerator 273sqft 25sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living Sitting
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSip and Shop Package Includes 1 King Refrigerator 224sqft 20sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living Sitting
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSip and Shop Package Includes 1 King Refrigerator 259sqft 23sqm 320sqft 29sqm Living Sitting
Non-Smoking
Check RatesSip and Shop Package Includes 2 Double Beds Refrigerator 273sqft 25sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living Sitting
Non-Smoking
Check RatesStay For Breakfast Rate Includes 1 King Refrigerator 224sqft 20sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living Sitting
Non-Smoking
Check RatesStay For Breakfast Rate Includes 2 Double Beds Refrigerator 273sqft 25sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living Sitti
Non-Smoking
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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. Property Description
The exciting, 4-Diamond, Le Meridien Essex Chicago (part of the Marriott family) is located on Michigan Avenue mere steps from Grant Park, Millennium Park, Soldier Field, the Museum Campus. All rooms feature a modern design with well-appointed amenities for a luxury lifestyle experience. We offer amenities and features like 274 well-appointed, 300-count Frette Linen & Robes, Trussardi Bath Products, 55” Flat-Screen SMART Televisions, Illy Espresso Machines, and much more! Rest assured, we are going above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of all guests and employees.
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
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2019 |
| Floors: | 14 |
| Rooms: | 274 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 274 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | As Needed |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 |
| Meeting Space: | 4673 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 250 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Open 6:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.Indoor pool with lifeguard68,000 gallons | |
| Ownership: | Oxford Hotels & Resorts |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Varies by size of group. | |
| Nightly Parking: | 72 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 1st night |
| Total Taxes: | 17.40% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $16.73 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 11.50% |
| Parking Fee: | 72.00 Per Night (indoor valet parking) |
| Porterage Fee: | 5.00 Per Item (round trip/optional) |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day (complimentary) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Clothes drying
- Concierge service
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Valet Parking
- Voicemail
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.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Valet Parking - $72 per night. Self Parking - $39
Internet / WiFI
Included
Cleaning Policies
Rest assured, we are going above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of all guests and employees.
About Le Meridien
- Contemporary style with a European influence
- 100+ luxury hotels & resorts in over 50 countries including Europe, Africa, Middle East, and the United States
- Signature Breakfast dishes, coffee, and shots
- Serve delicious éclairs, a traditional Parisian pastry
- 24-hour room service
- Business services include an Express check-out and Business Class Packages
- 100% non-smoking facilities
- Mini bar in-room
The Le Meridien highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe - Enjoy delicious breakfast options at Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe, located at 130 E Randolph St, about 1.5 miles from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Lunch: Portillo's - Indulge in Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches at Portillo's, located at 100 W Ontario St, about 1 mile from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Dinner: Giordano's - Famous for its deep-dish pizza, Giordano's is located at 130 E Randolph St, about 1.5 miles from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Activity: Millennium Park - Explore the iconic Millennium Park, home to the famous Cloud Gate sculpture (The Bean), located at 201 E Randolph St, just a short walk from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Breakfast: Yolk - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Yolk, known for its creative egg dishes, located at 355 E Ohio St, about 1.5 miles from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Lunch: The Purple Pig - Experience Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at The Purple Pig, located at 500 N Michigan Ave, about 0.5 miles from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Dinner: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Enjoy another famous deep-dish pizza at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, located at 439 N Wells St, about 1.5 miles from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Activity: Navy Pier - Visit Navy Pier, a popular tourist attraction offering entertainment, dining, and stunning views of Lake Michigan, located at 600 E Grand Ave, about 1.5 miles from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Breakfast: Eggy's Diner - Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Eggy's Diner, known for its traditional American fare, located at 333 E Benton Pl, about 1 mile from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Lunch: The Gage - Experience elevated pub fare at The Gage, located at 24 S Michigan Ave, about 0.5 miles from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Dinner: Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Enjoy a classic steak dinner at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, located at 1028 N Rush St, about 1 mile from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
- Activity: Art Institute of Chicago - Explore one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, located at 111 S Michigan Ave, just a short walk from Le Meridien Essex Chicago.
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Previously known as:
Chicago's Essex Inn, Hotel Essex, Le Meridien Essex Chicago
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.
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FAQs about Le Méridien Essex Chicago
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Le Méridien Essex Chicago have?
There are 274 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Breakfast available at Grant Park Bistro located on the lobby level.
What parking is available at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Valet Parking - $72 per night. Self Parking - $39
How much does internet cost?
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Can I get a AAA rate at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate Membership Card Required 1 King Refrigerator 224sqft 20sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living Sitting
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Discount 1 King Refrigerator 224sqft 20sqm 280sqft 25sqm Living Sitting
Testimonials:
"Everything was spectacular. I LOVE this service. I have booked four separate meeting using your group travel service and I couldn't be more pleased." K.B. - Houston, TX
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