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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

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

Photo gallery for Le Méridien Essex Chicago

City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Dining
Restaurant
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Explore the area

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800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, State Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shedd Aquarium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Two Double Room Limited View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Two Double Room with City View

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
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

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

City view

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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)

Highlights

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

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

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, 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 (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Tub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Chicago

Le Méridien Essex Chicago places you in the centre of Chicago, within just a 5-minute stroll of State Street and within 15 minutes of Millennium Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Chicago hotel, attractions include Lake Michigan and Art Institute of Chicago.

What's nearby

  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shedd Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grant Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Devil Dawgs on State - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Honeyberry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art of Pizza on State Street - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to State Street
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Le Méridien Essex Chicago also features a 24-hour fitness centre, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 274 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (81 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (83 centimetre 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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Destination fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 60605

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hotel Essex
Essex Chicago
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Chicago Hotel Essex Chicago Hotel
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Essex
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Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Méridien Essex Chicago on 14 Jan 2026 start from NZ$182.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yep, Le Méridien Essex Chicago has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 77 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

The closest beach to Le Méridien Essex Chicago is Ohio Street Beach (2.6 km).

What makes Le Méridien Essex Chicago a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Le Méridien Essex Chicago.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

No, Le Méridien Essex Chicago does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1004 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wei p

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arsenio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney adkins

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
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

Jhamie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joselyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bibe

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the worst hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matrice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a very nice hotel. I was satisfied with my room choice. I address my dissatisfaction with my room witn the front desk reception but nothing was resolved. So I just kept the room I had. Now my friend loved her room and she advocated for me about having my room changed but nothing was changed or resolved.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhone

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Very nice!

Hotel was great ! Friendly staff… just a couple of hiccups but note noteworthy due to our overall experience. Will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

colleen

Disliked: Staff & service
3 out of 10 staff were nice. I believe they need to get rid of trouble maker's.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cio'nna

Travelled with partner
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

Fredrik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Saint Louis

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice job was done upgrading this hotel. It has a modern feel and look.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe, Eagan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025