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
Gmanancy
Excellent place!
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.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
in need of....
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.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR FAMILY BASED ACTIVITES WITHIN A SHORT WALK.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
It was all I expected and more
Very good, very friendly, great location
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice, cozy place along the lake.
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.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Unbeatable location for the price
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.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
In Hotel
The food was good and the price very reasonable
Reviewer score
Would recommend
tfaray
Small,comfortable room.Amazing location!
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.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
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.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
so so
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!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
cubsluvr
Will stay again! Great customer service.
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.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Museum Campus is nearby. Medium walk to miracle mile. Next to the Loop. Much city transit available.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Convenient, comfy and cost effecient
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.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
essex inn
the hotel was a great deal. excellent view of the sears tower and fantastic location. definitely recommend staying here to others.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
