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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to State Street

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City view
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Hearing Accessible)

City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Shedd Aquarium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grant Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Soldier Field - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grant Park Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger Bar Chicago - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Upscale hotel near Art Institute of Chicago
Located close to Grant Park and Soldier Field, Le Méridien Essex Chicago provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro, the on-site bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), meeting rooms, and concierge services
  • ATM/banking services, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 274 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 77 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Grant Park Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (32 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 15 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 77 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 60605

Property is also known as

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Essex Chicago
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Le Meridien Essex Chicago
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Frequently asked questions

Is Le Méridien Essex Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Valet parking is available for USD 77 per night.

What time is check-in at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Le Méridien Essex Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Columbia College Chicago and State Street. Millennium Park and Lake Michigan are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station is 7 minutes by foot and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.

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Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

A nice place to stay for a weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Perfect view friendly staff bed very comfortable quick check in 100% would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

This is a great location and stay .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very clean room. Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

When we get away to Chicago we always stay at Le Meridian. From the hotel it is an easy walk to museums, entertainment, great food, parks and shopping. All the staff is great especially the young girl that works the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay food was good room was lovely staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This is a very good property in the middle of downtown Chicago. Excellent service, clean and perfect for our trip. I recommended this Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This is a very nicely appointed hotel super close to Soldier field. The Staff was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

For some reason I was allocated an accessible room. The bathroom was large but thiere was little room in the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

I liked my stay and the drinks and food where delicious ❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Great location. Friendly service. The rooms a little bit smaller than usual. Mattress wasn't comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

I liked that they gave me bottled water each day and $16 daily to spend in restaurant. Staff was very polite and accommodating. I didn’t like the noisy loud coffeemaker and bathroom shelf and sink design made it hard to wash my face. It’s a great location across from beautiful Grant Park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

It’s a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location and rooms!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

View
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Check in was easy and pleasant. The room was clean and the downstairs restaurant was delicious and the staff very nice. Kiera helped us check in and was so helpful. I would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

The hotel was very much average. When I think of Méridien I think of high end with A service. This was very much OK all around. Would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

I really lile this property and love staying there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

The location was excellent for our visit to Columbia College. I didn't like the mandatory $16 dollar voucher to eat at the restaurant next door. This was not mentioned in the reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

My room was spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great views of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024