Chicago's Essex Inn
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Hotel Overview
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.
Amenities
- FREE internet in room
- Indoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Elevators
- Activities
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Services
- Laundry service
- Safe deposit box
- Internet
- FREE internet in room
- Parking
- Parking
- Accessibility
- Service dogs allowed
- Accessible parking
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
- Harold Washington College: 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
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
- Brasserie by LM is located in the lobby of the Essex Inn. This French inspired restaurant and bar (open daily 7:00am-10:30pm) offers a relaxed modern setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialties include Onion Soup Gratinee, Lyonnaise Salad, Mussels Frites, Duck Confit and Croque Monsieur.
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 (200)
Ratings and reviews for Chicago's Essex Inn
- All travelers (200) 3.7 / 5
- Business (32) 3.8 / 5
- Couples (48) 3.8 / 5
- Families (74) 3.7 / 5
- Friends (26) 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
Anonymous
Clean, Convenient, Inexpensive
The Chicago Essex Hotel was very clean as well as convenient being downtown near shopping,tour buses,restaurants,art galleries, etc. About 20 miles from airport. Staff was courteous and nice room with internet and copier which enabled us to check in and print our tickets right from the hotel for our return trip. Nice garden patio, pool area, and hotel restauant. Would stay again - not fancy but affordable and clean.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
THE PERFECT LOCATION
I stayed at the Essex Inn and it was the BEST location for the downtown area. I was literally right across the street from Grant Park where the free summer jazz concerts are held. The room was so clean. I like to describe this hotel as retro chiq. The outside of the building is the original from years ago, but once you enter another world. So modern. The funiture was nice. My room was great, bed comfortable. I staff was so friendly and helpful. The hotel is walking distance to EVERYTHING downtown and they provide a FREE shuttle service to the Magnificent Mile. I also enjoyed the heated ppol and sauna. Overall I rate this hotel WONDERFUL. I had a wonderful trip.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Millenium Park, Planitarium, Aquarium, Art Center are all within walking distance of this hotel
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dominesha
very family friendly
comfortable beds and great location. Customer service excellent. provided great directions on getting around the town.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
shopping only 3 blocks away. everything really close
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
A Cool Hotel with a Great Location
Chicago's Essex Inn was like staying on Manhattan's Central Park South without the high prices. This cool boutique hotel lacks a lobby but makes up for it in the spaciousness and modernity of the rooms. Looking out over beautiful Millenium Park, the visitor only has to walk a couple of blocks to be in the heart of Chicago's culture and verve. Taxis are plentiful and public transportation is conveniently located several blocks from the hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Art Institute of Chicago is a short walk from the hotel and you can pick up the Chicago Trolley tour there.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
A cut below the fancy hotels, but had a pleasant stay
Chicago Essex Inn is in a very good location - close to Grant park, many museums, a supermarket, and the trains. I had lovely views from my room on the 11th floor. The hotel is not fancy (modest lobby), but it is pleasant enough and the rooms are very comfortable with some nice touches. The room has a fridge, which I appreciate. The gym was very large. The internet was not free but, at $6 per day, it was at least close to reasonable and it was fast. My only complaint is that although the room felt spacious enough, the bathroom was quite small. Overall, I would recommend this hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
You can get to the hotel from O'hare for only $2.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great pool, great value
our kids loved the pool which stays open til 10pm. The area around the hotel has improved a lot since our last visit.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Long walk from hotel
state street and N michigan not too far away
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice hotel in a great location
We were pleasantly surprised by how nice this hotel was. The pool/fitness room was one of the nicest we have ever seen in a hotel. The room was quite large. We had in-room coffee and a small refrigerator which was very convenient. The bed was quite comfortable. The biggest complaint we had about the hotel was that the heat was very high in the hallway. We do not like to sleep in warm rooms, so we just completely turned the heat off in our room which was just fine. The Essex was located just across the street from the Park so if you like to take a walk, it was a great location. It was close to the museums, to bus stops and the train.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Enjoyed going to Eleven Deli on Wabash and also Yolk on Michigan. Both good places to eat and reasonably priced.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
great expierence
great view of the city
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Right in the middle of cultural events for the city of Chicago
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
The Little Hotel that Could
The Essex Inn has a great location. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Though upgraded, rooms were not 4 star...no dresser in bedroom, very small closet...and bathroom was incredibly small...sleeper sofa was not very comfy...But bedroom and living room were large...2 phones and 2 TVs...large windows...air conditioning didn't work very well and when sun poured in it was warm..Pool and fitness center on site are a plus. Also a plus that there's a restaurant attached. Would definitely go back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
Near beautiful Grant Park. Also, short drive or long walk to Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Field Museum. Near red line.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Exceeded expectations
Our room at the Essex Inn Chicago was just beautiful. We had a fantastic room on the south east corner of the hotel, and had a great view of Lake Michigan from Navy Pier to the north to Soldier Field and the museums to the south. I believe the hotel had recently been remodeled, and rooms were beautifully done in rich golds, browns and purples. The bathroom was small, but certainly adequate, and not unexpected, in an older, urban hotel. Location was perfect for our activites in Grant Park. Hotel staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Two great restaurants nearby for a casual meal - Yolk is just south on Michigan for breakfast (all day) and lunch. Eleven Diner a couple of blocks south on Wabash - open 8a - 9p most days, late night on the weekends. Upscale diner, plus a (quiet) bar.
