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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to State Street

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Bar

Room options

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Showing 21 of 21 rooms

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

Classic Two Double Room Limited View

  • Sleeps 4

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

Classic King Room Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Two Double Room with City View

  • Sleeps 4

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(95 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 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, Non Smoking, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

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City view

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

Highlights

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

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City view

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

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

City view

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shedd Aquarium - 13 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Yolk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art of Pizza on State Street - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Devil Dawgs on State - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Honeyberry - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Upscale hotel near Millennium Park
Near Grant Park and Art Institute of Chicago, 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), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Concierge services, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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

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

Hotel Essex
Essex Chicago
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Chicago Hotel Essex Chicago Hotel
Hotel Hotel Essex Chicago
Hotel Essex Chicago Chicago
Essex
Hotel Essex Chicago
Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Hotel
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Hotel Chicago

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 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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Reviews

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

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

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, staff was friendly and helpful, and the food at grant park bistro was delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay … highly recommend it !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, very friendly staff, great food at their restaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shobha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and spacious rooms. I do wish they’d have real coffee on site though…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the view was awesome! Walkable to restaurants and bars. Park right across the street. Walkable to museums and Soldier Field. Everyone was very nice checking in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and staff was very nice. Very walkable city. We had a lot to do and the resraurants we found were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team that greeted me from the time I came into the hotel was outstanding shout out to the crew. The restaurant was superb. The room was clean and immaculate. Aesthetic of the hotel is like no other 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Disliked: Amenities
Just a normal Marriott. Nothing special. Looks much nicer in the pics than reality. Small rooms. Only 1 robe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here so we could walk to Soldier Stadium. It was an easy 20 minute walk. The hotel was clean and quiet inside. We enjoyed the restaurant for dinner and had a really nice night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on Michigan Ave and nice view from our window. Easy walks to allot of attractions and restaurants. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cio'nna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay although hotel parking was a couple blocks away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly, accommodations were modern and well appointed, a wonderful location with surprisingly good food in the attached restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice walk to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, the fitness center had what I needed, the restaurant was good and I had a really nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect! Restaurant was charming. I was disappointed that the hotel was unwilling to allow late checkout which was an inconvenience for me given that my flight left late evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel! Great location! Great service too—the Concierge James was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stylish & friendly

Wonderful stay! Friendly staff, great restaurant and service, stylish boutique hotel. Beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and property was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Daniel Del

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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