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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View
Room with view
226 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, View
Room with view
273 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds
269 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed
226 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Room with view
258 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel near Art Institute of Chicago

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

A stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago places you in the heart of Chicago, within a 15-minute walk of Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. This upscale hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Field Museum of Natural History.

Make yourself at home in one of the 274 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Le Méridien Essex Chicago is a smoke-free property.

  • Registration desk height (inches) - 33
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 83
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 36
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 91
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 32
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 81
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 274
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of floors - 15

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Romanian
  • Ukrainian
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • Wireless internet access
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 55
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Smart TV
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Transfer shower
  • Lever door handles
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches) - 34
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimeters) - 86

Where to Eat

Grant Park Bistro - Onsite bistro.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • 1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Events/parties not allowed

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Destination fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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  • Le Meridien Essex Chicago
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We should mention

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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