Chicago's Essex Inn
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End of Summer vacation Trip
Staff was wonderful and the room was spotless. We had a wonderful view of Navy Pier and Michigan...
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Anonymous
- Aug 23, 2012
Great location and area
The hotel room is small, for a group of four. We have no complaints of the area or what the hotel...
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Baseball enthusiast
- Jun 1, 2012
Affordable hotel south of Chicago's bustling downtown area
Chicago's Essex Inn has an ideal location ideal on Michigan Avenue, just a few blocks south of the more congested areas of downtown Chicago. Grant Park is across the street, along with many famous Chicago attractions, including Millennium Park and the Art Institute. Sleek in design, the Essex Inn boasts a metal and glass lobby, floor-to-ceiling windows with city views and an impressive atrium housing a large pool. ADA-compliant areas are also available at Chicago's Essex Inn.Chicago's Essex Inn Rooms
- Standard Room
- Our tastefully designed guest rooms are thoughtfully appointed with everything you need to enhance your stay whether you're traveling for business or pleasure. Our standard rooms feature one queen size bed or two double beds and have amenities such as hairdryers, data port hookups, voicemail messaging, automated wakeup service, iron and ironing board, and 25-inch color TV with extended cable package, including HBO.
- Standard Room -ADA accessible
- ADA-compliant entrances to the hotel, valet parking in the hotel garage and Accessible public restrooms. There are a number of designated accessible guest rooms which include accessible features as: grab bars in the showers; ADA-compliant sitting stools for showering; hand held shower spray wands; protected plumbing covers; ADA-compliant lavatory fixtures; Lowered security "peep" holes on the doors. Touch lamps and TTY Kits for hearing & visual assistance. The swimming pool and garden deck areas are also accessible and we provide ADA-compliant pool lift; and Accessible Fitness Center with ADA Universal Gym. There are accessible paths of travel to the restaurant located on the premises of the Essex Inn and the restaurant has accessible dining tables.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Chicago
- Nearby airports
- O'Hare International Midway
- Area description
- Millenium Park, Art Institute Chicago, Navy Pier, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, McCormick Place, Buckingham Fountain, Lakefront, Grant Park
Nearby points of interest
- Grant Park: 0.1 mi
- Printers Square: 0.3 mi
- Auditorium Building: 0.3 mi
- Harold Washington Library: 0.4 mi
- Buckingham Fountain: 0.4 mi
- Field Museum of Natural History: 0.5 mi
- Chicago Architecture Foundation: 0.5 mi
- Symphony Center: 0.6 mi
- Art Institute of Chicago: 0.6 mi
- Chicago Board of Trade: 0.6 mi
- Shedd Aquarium: 0.6 mi
- Sears Tower: 0.7 mi
- Bank of America Theatre: 0.7 mi
- Crown Fountain: 0.7 mi
- Soldier Field: 0.7 mi
- Grant Park: 0.1 mi
- Printers Square: 0.3 mi
- Auditorium Building: 0.3 mi
- Harold Washington Library: 0.4 mi
- Buckingham Fountain: 0.4 mi
- Field Museum of Natural History: 0.5 mi
- Chicago Architecture Foundation: 0.5 mi
- Symphony Center: 0.6 mi
- Art Institute of Chicago: 0.6 mi
- Chicago Board of Trade: 0.6 mi
- Shedd Aquarium: 0.6 mi
- Sears Tower: 0.7 mi
- Bank of America Theatre: 0.7 mi
- Crown Fountain: 0.7 mi
- Soldier Field: 0.7 mi
- State Street: 0.8 mi
- Cloud Gate: 0.8 mi
- Shubert Theatre: 0.8 mi
- Yacht Club: 0.8 mi
- Pritzker Pavilion: 0.8 mi
- Chicago Cultural Center: 0.9 mi
- Marshall Fields: 0.9 mi
- Harris Theater: 0.9 mi
- City Hall: 0.9 mi
- Oriental Theatre: 1 mi
- Union Station: 1 mi
- Carson Pirie Scott: 1 mi
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange: 1 mi
- Cadillac Palace Theatre: 1 mi
- Goodman Theatre: 1 mi
- Adler Planetarium: 1 mi
- Chicago Theater: 1 mi
- Prudential Plaza: 1 mi
- Opera House: 1 mi
- Michigan Avenue South: 1.1 mi
- Hull House Museum: 1.2 mi
- Marina City: 1.2 mi
- Museum of Broadcast Communications: 1.3 mi
- Merchandise Mart: 1.3 mi
- Wrigley Building: 1.3 mi
- Chicago Chinatown: 1.3 mi
- Tribune Tower: 1.3 mi
- North Michigan Avenue: 1.4 mi
- Mccormick Place: 1.4 mi
- Chicago - Mag Mile - Wacker Dr: 1.5 mi
Amenities
- Accessible parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- FREE internet in room
- High-speed internet
- Indoor pool
- Laundry service
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Parking
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Safe deposit box
- Service dogs allowed
- Wireless internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Five meeting rooms and an outdoor garden overlooking Lake Michigan and Grant Park provide an ideal environment for small and medium size meetings, conferences and social events. Essex Court - 40 people Windsor Court - 50 people Private Restaurant - 40 people Park East Gallery - 150 people Rooftop Garden Deck - 50 people
Dining
- Restaurant
- The lobby restaurant has re-opened.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (191)
Ratings and reviews for Chicago's Essex Inn
- All travelers (191) 3.7 / 5
- Business (30) 3.8 / 5
- Couples (46) 3.8 / 5
- Families (71) 3.7 / 5
- Friends (24) 3.7 / 5
- Singles (18) 3.9 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.7
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Majid Q
Really good deal!!
The good location of this nice hotel gave us a good chance to have an amazing vacation during the Thanksgiving break.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Don't miss the Field museum, Shedd aquarium and Millennium park.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
D.Wood
Early Christmas Vacation
We decided to get away for an early Christmas vacation, and the Essex had the best prices. The hotel was closer to the museum campus than the major shopping centers. My only complaints are that there was construction going on right outside our room that started at 6 am and that the heat was very hard to control.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Stop and get a true Chicago dog from outside the museums. They're life-changing!!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Bern59
nice enough
Staff prompt and helpful Old building so heating/cooling inflexible Could open window however to regulate Clean quiet Fine for a single nite stay enroute to elsewhere as I was
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
kyle o
good time
Hotel was great. Just there for one night and had an excellent experience. thanks.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
taxi
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Gail UK
Good central location
A comfortable, clean hotel within walking distance of all central attractions. Nicely situated facing the lake. Of course, that means it isn't a budget hotel, but it was the best deal I could find at the time for central Chicago. Watch out for extra cost of parking - the website did not make that clear. Parking charge similar to other valet-parking nearby. Nice roof-top (glass covered) pool/fitness and out-door terrace. We didn't try the in-house restaurant, but good places for breakfast close by (as recommended in hotel info).
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
There is a multi-attraction pass which saves money if you have time to take them all in (we didn't). The Art Institute does a free (included in entrance price) lunchtime talk - very interesting and took you through different sections of the museum. But beware the nightmare map - you need always to go to the central building to access the others.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
End of Summer vacation Trip
Staff was wonderful and the room was spotless. We had a wonderful view of Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
WRKR
A Work Conference
Nice, clean, inviting enviornment. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Baseball enthusiast
Great location and area
The hotel room is small, for a group of four. We have no complaints of the area or what the hotel had to offer. They have ironing boards, hair dryer, and one quick call down stairs and they were prompt with extra towels and cups. They do have a laundry facility, and its a buck for the wash and dryer. The mini fridge was great for our leftovers and water/drinks. The tv had basic cable and hob, in the area for food, you can find a mini mart, a coffee shop and a sandwich shop. a further walk you can find a well know grocery store, also a wing place thats open till midnight. Not every store sells beer or alcohol. getting around town we took the bus and the CTA(subway system) buy your 1/3/7 day passes at cvs or walgreens. and their good for the bus and the train. The hotel also offers shuttle to the Navy pier. Also the bus stop is right out side the hotel and their we always found cabs sitting outside the hotel waiting for costumers. overall the hotel was great and so was the staff, i planned early and saved.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
Theirs a Lou Malnaties in the area, and the WIllis towe is about 15 min walk and across the street is a Giordanos pizzeria(some of the best pizza we had during our trip. ANd if you plan on taking pizza on the plane. we had no problem in fact we took three 12'' pizza, (no special packaging just in their take out boxes, although we did manage to fit two in one of our carry on bag. I am also active military and it never hurts to ask for discounts, I was able to get a free ticket to the White sox game and a complimentary ticket for the Wendella bout tour. If you stop by the USO at the Navy Pier, you can get free water and snacks as well as a print out of freebees and discounted places.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
teeshe
great location, good value
We easily traded rooms from a double to a single bed, the staff were courteous and helpful, overall a good experience. Parking was expensive, but we saw a lot a block away for $10 but decided to go for the ease of using the valet service.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Not Applicable
Plan ahead if you normally eat dinner late, during the week all of the close by eateries closed by ten.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
klinf
Basic, but affordable
The pool and terrace are great, making up for the small rooms. The beds were very comfy, though rooms were a bit drab. Bathrooms are very basic. you can't beat the location, which was the most important aspect for me and my 3 children.!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
