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Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
The Essex Inn is an intimate hotel providing excellent views of the city, Grant Park and Lake Michigan with convenient access to Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Millenium Park, world-famous museums, sporting venues, the Loop and McCormick Place. One of the focal points of the hotel is the Garden Pool and Fitness Center on the fourth floor rooftop. The large pool is enclosed with a retractable glass enclosure that offers year-round swimming in a comfortable environment with fabulous views. Adjacent to the pool and sauna is the new 1,350 square foot Fitness Center with a large selection of Life Fitness and Schwinn equipment including Cross Trainers, Lifecycles, treadmills and weight machines as well as free weights. Six televisions complement this expansive facility. The new 24-hour Business Center comes complete with computer workstations, printers and high-speed Internet connections. Minimum booking age is 21 years of age. ***COOLERS OF ANY SIZE NOT ALLOWED IN GUEST ROOMS.****
Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
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Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(99 reviews)
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Hotel address: 800 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
Chicago
O'Hare International Midway
Millenium Park, Art Institute Chicago, Navy Pier, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum, McCormick Place, Buckingham Fountain, Lakefront, Grant Park
The Savoy Bar and Grill in the lobby serves continental fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. After dinner, light fare is served in the Bar until closing.
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 Buckingham Court - 50 people Venetian Room - 50 people Park East Gallery - 150 people Rooftop Garden Deck - 50 people
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Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
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Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(99 reviews)
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Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
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Score
5 out of 5
Excellent place!
Gmanancy Oct 24, 2009
It was raining very hard and the staff was very helpful with directions and what a cab would cost. The shuttle was nice. I ... have stayed at the Essex now 5 times and have enjoyed every time.
Traveler type: Family
Score
2 out of 5
in need of....
GREG Oct 19, 2009
THE LOCATION IS FANTASTIC FOR FAMILY BASED ACTIVITY...BUT THERE WERE SOME ISSUES AS TO THE AIR QUALITY OF THE ROOMS ..WAS ... RATHER DUSTY...AND HAD A STALE SMELL...NOT OVER-POWERING..BUT PRESENT TO THE POINT OF TASTING IT. ONE POINT I FIND FRUSTRATING..IS THE COST FOR PARKING YOUR VEHICLE AT THE HOTEL...I UNDERSTAND THAT IS SOMEWHAT A NORM CONSIDERING INNER CITY LOCATION...NONE THE LESS..I THINK THE $37.00 A NIGHT IS EXCESSIVE.
Traveler type: Family
EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR FAMILY BASED ACTIVITES WITHIN A SHORT WALK.
Score
4 out of 5
It was all I expected and more
Lou Oct 14, 2009
Very good, very friendly, great location ...
Traveler type: Family
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EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR FAMILY BASED ACTIVITES WITHIN A SHORT WALK.
--GREG, ELKHART IN Oct 19, 2009
The food was good and the price very reasonable
--VC, Baltimore Oct 1, 2009
Hot Doug's - World Renowned hot dog dive (or as it's lovingly known "encased meat emporium"). Just google it. You must make this trek. Take the Blue Line toward O'Hare. Get off at California. Exit the train platform and walk north (right) on California. Stop at the first bus stop for route 52. Take route 52 bus to Roscoe/California (Stop ID: 3204). Hot Doug's is on your left.
--tfaray, Houston, TX Sep 28, 2009
Overall score
3.9 out of 5
(99 reviews)
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Score
5 out of 5
Excellent place!
Gmanancy Oct 24, 2009
It was raining very hard and the staff was very helpful with directions and what a cab would cost. The shuttle was nice. I ... have stayed at the Essex now 5 times and have enjoyed every time.
Traveler type: Family
Score
2 out of 5
in need of....
GREG Oct 19, 2009
THE LOCATION IS FANTASTIC FOR FAMILY BASED ACTIVITY...BUT THERE WERE SOME ISSUES AS TO THE AIR QUALITY OF THE ROOMS ..WAS ... RATHER DUSTY...AND HAD A STALE SMELL...NOT OVER-POWERING..BUT PRESENT TO THE POINT OF TASTING IT. ONE POINT I FIND FRUSTRATING..IS THE COST FOR PARKING YOUR VEHICLE AT THE HOTEL...I UNDERSTAND THAT IS SOMEWHAT A NORM CONSIDERING INNER CITY LOCATION...NONE THE LESS..I THINK THE $37.00 A NIGHT IS EXCESSIVE.
Traveler type: Family
EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR FAMILY BASED ACTIVITES WITHIN A SHORT WALK.
Score
4 out of 5
It was all I expected and more
Lou Oct 14, 2009
Very good, very friendly, great location ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Nice, cozy place along the lake.
iamhondo Oct 4, 2009
Very nice. The staff was polite,and accommodating. We were able change the reservation, check-in early and stretch checkout ... thanks to the friendly front desk. We got special requests and answers to questions quickly. The local resraurant advice was perfect. The room was average size and the bathroom a little small. But the room and bath fixtures were new and nice.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Unbeatable location for the price
VC Oct 1, 2009
I spend only a night at the hotel and was not able to realy do much but generally speaking,i enjoyed my stay at the hotel and ... the staff was very friendly.The only problem i had was there is no heat in my room when it was cold and when i requested for the heat to be turned on,my request was not granted which i think was unforturnate.
Traveler type: Business
The food was good and the price very reasonable
Score
4 out of 5
Small,comfortable room.Amazing location!
tfaray Sep 28, 2009
There is a plethora to do in downtown Chicago. Essex Inn was a perfect central hub for my excursions. As their slogan goes, ... "Essex Inn, your key to the city." I was shocked by the tiny size of the room considering the cost of the room. Also, the a/c and heat are centrally controlled. No temperature adjustment. This proved to be no problem. I just added an extra blanket if I was cold and vice versa when I was warm. Amazing pool with atrium glass. Breathtaking view of Grant Park and downtown at night is picturesque when viewed from rooftop garden adjacent to pool. Despite the oddities of a tiny room and centrally controlled temp., the amenities were quite comfortable and more than adequate. For the price I don't think on can find a better location. Ask for a corner room.
Traveler type: Single
Hot Doug's - World Renowned hot dog dive (or as it's lovingly known "encased meat emporium"). Just google it. You must make this trek. Take the Blue Line toward O'Hare. Get off at California. Exit the train platform and walk north (right) on California. Stop at the first bus stop for route 52. Take route 52 bus to Roscoe/California (Stop ID: 3204). Hot Doug's is on your left.
Score
3 out of 5
so so
superstar Sep 27, 2009
not too good the parking was super expensive and i was unaware of that...as well as the wireless interenet. the fornt desck ... was not very informative! dissappointing!
Traveler type: Friends
Score
4 out of 5
Will stay again! Great customer service.
Pookie Thunder Horse Sep 26, 2009
Enjoyed this hotel stay. Staff was exceptional. Customer service was exceptional. Able to check in early so we didn't have to ... pay to park elsewhere for a few hours. Enjoyed the Museum Campus and Miracle Mile. This hotel is in the college district. Room wasn't large however, pool, fitness center, and 4th floor deck were rather enjoyable. 4th floor deck had a great garden and tables so, you could eat there if you wanted and enjoy the outdoors as well. Able to watch fireworks from Navy Pier while on 4th floor deck. It's the only hotel I've ever stayed in with a lifeguard on duty. Also enjoyed the sauna. We enjoyed our stay and would come again. Only drawback, there is no continental breakfast. There is a greek style restaurant with a large menu connected to the hotel with good food and a bar. We would suggest this to anyone looking for a Chicago getaway that is also looking for great customer serice and a great value.
Traveler type: Couples
Museum Campus is nearby. Medium walk to miracle mile. Next to the Loop. Much city transit available.
Score
4 out of 5
Convenient, comfy and cost effecient
big al Sep 26, 2009
I missed not having a folder with hotel info such as: the room service menu; where things are, such as pool, sauna and ... exercise equipment; list of television stations. We were gone most of the day and when we returned in the evening the pool was closed and we didn't know the sauna and gym were on the other side of the pool.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
3 out of 5
essex inn
chicago Aug 31, 2009
the hotel was a great deal. excellent view of the sears tower and fantastic location. definitely recommend staying here to ... others.
Traveler type: Friends
Score
4 out of 5
Good location and price
Hometown girl Aug 30, 2009
We went to Chicago for the weekend to visit with friends. The location was convenient and I liked the smaller hotel. The ... staff was very nice and our room was comfortable.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Convenient Stay
VB Aug 29, 2009
The hotel was great! Just south of the Art Museum and Millenium Park on Michigan Ave. Be ready for lots of walking! Grant ... Park, Millenium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Museums galore and even Willis Tower (formerly Sears). The only other thing is the rooms are very cold and there is no temperature control. It's either heat, cold or off.
Traveler type: Friends
If you wanna do major attractions and neighborhood tours, get day pass tickets with the Double Decker Chicago Co, just at the corner of the hotel. Great tours and convenient drop off points.
Score
3 out of 5
Good location for downtown Chicago
Finally Travelling Aug 26, 2009
Hotel has a fantastic location on Michigan Ave. You can walk anywhere and have easy access to the Red Line if you are going ... to Wrigley Field. However the rooms are small and our toilet backed up multiple times (and once it took 2 calls to get it fixed).
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Affordable and convenient
Country Boy Aug 20, 2009
Affordable, nice rooms, comfortable beds, courteous staff. ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Great location and accomidations
mother on cross country trip Aug 18, 2009
This was a great location for our family. We were primarily interested in visiting the museum complex area and the Navy ... Pier. Hotel right across the street from Millenimum Park and just blocks from museum complex. PERFECT. The room was great, pool area beautiful. Would go back with family in an instant and would recommend to anyone. The staff not overly friendly or accomidating but...with three kids in tow who could blame them. We didn't need much help while visiting anyway.
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Great Location
Essex Man Aug 18, 2009
The staff was kind and courteous and the rooms were lovely. ...
Traveler type: Friends
Grant Park located right across the street. It was perfect for Lollapalooza.
Score
2 out of 5
Lollapalooza Weekend
John Aug 10, 2009
Dirty Windows. Very Small Bathroom and tight sleeping area. Expense parking. ...
Traveler type: Friends
Score
4 out of 5
Essex Inn ten minute walk to museums!
Mountain Town Travelers Aug 10, 2009
The hotel staff was excellent, very helpful with directions and visitor information. ...
Traveler type: Family
Hotel staff told us about purchasing a one day bus pass--it saved us a lot of money, especially when we got on the wrong bus and saw more of Chicago than we intended.
Score
3 out of 5
A Study in Contradictions
mmcquarterback Aug 9, 2009
The Essex is a weird mix of world class hotel and bargain inn. For example, they have the most gorgeous pool and fitness ... center I have ever seen anywhere, and then give you work out towels to dry off with at the pool. They offer express checkout, but don't tell you what time checkout is. Our room had no guide to hotel services. Many hallway signs have either been vandalized or are in disrepair (for example, our "non-smoking" sign on our hall had had the "non" removed). The room was quite comfortable and the bed luxurious with lovely linens. The roll away we requested smelled of smoke and the sheets had holes. In short, the Essex was a fine hotel, but could have been great with a little attention to details.
Traveler type: Family
Go see Blue Man Group! It is unbelievably fun.
Score
4 out of 5
Great place to stay
Wifety Aug 9, 2009
The Essex was located in the middle of everything we wanted to do. We walked to a lot of places, The Field, The Shedd, The ... Adler, and in the other direction, Navy Pier. However, the doorman, (I think it was [...] or something like that), was awesome. Directions, cabs, limos, whatever you needed, and he seemed to be there morning, noon, and night!! The room was clean and quiet. My only complaints would be they didn't have local stations on the tv, and I missed So You Think You Can Dance, and we could have used two chairs instead of 1. We had a great time!!
Traveler type: Couples
Check out different locations to dine in, we found Elevens, which is like a Jewish Diner, the atmosphere was comfortable and old-timey, the service was great, and the food was excellent!!
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EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR FAMILY BASED ACTIVITES WITHIN A SHORT WALK.
--GREG, ELKHART IN Oct 19, 2009
The food was good and the price very reasonable
--VC, Baltimore Oct 1, 2009
Hot Doug's - World Renowned hot dog dive (or as it's lovingly known "encased meat emporium"). Just google it. You must make this trek. Take the Blue Line toward O'Hare. Get off at California. Exit the train platform and walk north (right) on California. Stop at the first bus stop for route 52. Take route 52 bus to Roscoe/California (Stop ID: 3204). Hot Doug's is on your left.
--tfaray, Houston, TX Sep 28, 2009
Museum Campus is nearby. Medium walk to miracle mile. Next to the Loop. Much city transit available.
--Pookie Thunder Horse, Indiana Sep 26, 2009
If you wanna do major attractions and neighborhood tours, get day pass tickets with the Double Decker Chicago Co, just at the corner of the hotel. Great tours and convenient drop off points.
--VB, Miami, FL Aug 29, 2009
Grant Park located right across the street. It was perfect for Lollapalooza.
--Essex Man, Palatine, IL Aug 18, 2009
Hotel staff told us about purchasing a one day bus pass--it saved us a lot of money, especially when we got on the wrong bus and saw more of Chicago than we intended.
--Mountain Town Travelers, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Aug 10, 2009
Go see Blue Man Group! It is unbelievably fun.
--mmcquarterback, Ann Arbor, MI Aug 9, 2009
Check out different locations to dine in, we found Elevens, which is like a Jewish Diner, the atmosphere was comfortable and old-timey, the service was great, and the food was excellent!!
--Wifety, Detroit, Mi Aug 9, 2009
Purchase the City Pass. We were able to visit all the sites we had planned on seeing at a greatly reduced price, plus we were able to bypass long lines.
--Diane, Toledo, Ohio Aug 3, 2009
Take the time to figure out the bus/train schedule. Alot cheaper than taxi's
--mom of 10 year old son, mineapolis mn Jul 29, 2009
If going to Chicago to do the tourist stuff, invest in the Go Chicago card or City Pass to skip many of the lines. You'll end up saving money in the end too!
--Train Travelin Mama, St. Louis, MO Jul 28, 2009
most family oriented activities require transportation in the evening
--Mother Goose, Terre Haute, IN Jul 28, 2009
We asked the concierge about the distance to a particular destination. He did his best to tell us, not knowing our time constraints, as we were meeting friends. When I inquired about calling a cab, he informed us one is stationed outside 24 hours. This may be standard protocol in Chicago, but we found it to be hugely convenient!
--Jon, Lafayette, IN Jul 27, 2009
I enjoyed Mercat de la Planxa, which is only a few blocks up.
--K. Traveler, Raleigh, NC Jul 24, 2009
Not too far away-maybe 6 blocks, is Exchancelor (sp?) Great food at a modest price.
--Mags, Schaumburg, IL Jul 21, 2009
Learn more about the public transportation system and the opportunities available for passes, etc.
--Cat, McHenry, IL Jul 21, 2009
Each night, we would ask the front desk staff where to go to get a good meal at a decent price, and all the recommendations were super! The front desk people could not have been nicer or more patient.
--Art lover in Chicago, Saint Louis, MO Jul 16, 2009
Use the L train from O'hare to downtown rather than the shuttle!
--Reviewer, Mpls, MN Jul 14, 2009
Instead of paying $15.00 per person to go up to the Observatory landing of the John Hancock Building, go one floor UP to their lounge & order a drink & then DRINK IN THE VIEW!!! We took the bus & paid $20 to have a couple of drinks. REMEMBER, the best view is IN the ladies restroom- NO KIDDING!!!
--The Hostnick's, Clearwater, Florida Jul 7, 2009
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