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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy Grant Park Bistro's delicious cuisine and complimentary in-room WiFi at this downtown Chicago hotel.

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Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers a sophisticated downtown retreat. Guests can enjoy meals at Grant Park Bistro, in-room WiFi, and services like dry cleaning and luggage storage. The helpful staff and excellent dining consistently earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, Le Méridien Essex Chicago is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Field Museum of Natural History and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605

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    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
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    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
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    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
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    Millennium Park
    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
  • Devil Dawgs on State
    4 min walk
  • Yolk
    4 min walk
  • Eleven City Diner
    6 min walk
  • Lao Sze Chuan
    6 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Upscale hotel near Millennium Park
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), a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Meeting rooms, ATM/banking services, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 17.61 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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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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 15-minute walk of Columbia College Chicago, Millennium Park, and Lake Michigan. Art Institute of Chicago and Field Museum of Natural History are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station is 7 minutes by foot and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kassia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, lots to check out near by
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly. Hotel was perfectly located with multiple food options close by and a nice restaurant in the building .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Savanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and not far from places!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to local shops, parking garages, and public transportation within less than a mile walk. Staff were super friendly and gave daily credits for the restaurant! I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay..awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff is kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Nice size room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas Truman

Staff was great. Awesome location. Nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rude front desk staff and the hotel bar restaurant is really bad the rooms are lovely and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, location was excellent and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, but the standout was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly. I don't think I've ever had a staff member at a hotel call elevators for me, ask me about my day, greet me when I come back from my time out. Very pleasant experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent! Location, room, restaurant, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are friendly, the room was modern and clean and the location is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location and the hotel was clean and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the hotel and the staff! The rooms are clean and comfortable. The location is convenient to the museums, shopping and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was impeccable from the room to the service to the hotel bar. We loved our stay there and it is centrally located to so many things.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very accommodating to my request. I stayed for New Years Eve, I had a great view and was able to see the fire work show. They have happy hour at the on site bar which was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Building was easy to navigate. Staff was very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location! Small and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location & lovely room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying here. It has nice rooms, clean and quiet. Its in a great location as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

FRANCIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and well appointed, very attentive staff and great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025