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:
- 3.9
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 3.8
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ivan Austin
Great location
The location of this hotel was ideal for the trip! The service was not anything too special and the lobby's construction definitely did not make the entrance appealing. No major complaints, overall I would stay there again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Reiki Master
Buddy Guy trip
Great hotel,fair price and wonderful location. We were in town to attend Legends to see Buddy Guy. Walk was about 1 1/2 blks. Will return in the summer and take advantage of their shuttle service to Navy Pier & surrounding sites.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Be sure to visit Legends - 1 1/2 blk. walking. Great entertainment and food!
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
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
waiwai
Perfect semi-budget stay
Shared a room with a friend, room was spacious and equipped with all the essentials we need! Even come with hair dryer, ironing board and iron, flat screen TV etc. Also, it's near the loop and attractions, we just walked everywhere, and the free shuttle from the inn was just awesome. And luggage storage service after we checked out. Really value for money for all the facilities offered, very satisfied stay overall.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
sus74s7s
it was alright
the location was great. located near three trains and walkind distance from lake shore drive. i was not impressed with the 39 a night in and out parking tab and no free breakfast in the morning like many other hotels that i have stayed at. plus the restaurant in the hotel was closed the entire weekend.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Not Applicable
rannilis is amazing and they do deliver . the food and portion size is out tof this world for the price.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Good stay for a girls weekend
My good friend and I drove in for the Tastefest over the holiday weekend. This location was very convenient for that. Nice clean room, though a bit small. The in room fridge came in handy for storing water and snacks. The continental breakfast was just ok, but you cant complain about free food. Other than that, everything was fine; and I'd love to stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great deat, great location!
Essex is a nice hotel in a great place. Walk all over the city from there. Museums are the closest. fifteen minute walk to the Sears Tower. Hop on Hop Off Trolley has a stop thirty feet from the hotel door.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
The Hop On Hop Off trolley/doubledecker bus was really a time and energy saver to see all of the city. Well run, good price, convenient.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
The young and fly weekender
Not to be Under Estimated
Just a weekend getaway with friends. Its a great hotel for the money we spent. They even upgraded us to a suite for our conveniece. The staff was extremely accomdating.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
I like it
I like it!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
