Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 46 min drive
Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 5 min walk
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 7 min walk
Millennium Station - 19 min walk
Harrison Station - 7 min walk
Roosevelt Station - 8 min walk
Harold Washington Library Station - 11 min walk
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
Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Art Institute of Chicago and Field Museum of Natural History are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and restaurant. Public transportation is only a short walk: Harrison Station is 7 minutes and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian
At a glance
Hotel size
274 rooms
Arranged over 15 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (1 total, up to 11 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
On-site valet parking (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Free local calls
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
Grant Park Bistro – On-site bistro.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per night
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 75 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 60605
Also known as
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
Does Le Méridien Essex Chicago offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Le Méridien Essex Chicago does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 11 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 75 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Le Méridien Essex Chicago and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Grant Park Bistro.
What's the area around Le Méridien Essex Chicago like?
Le Méridien Essex Chicago is in Downtown Chicago, a short 7-minute walk from Harrison Station and 13 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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
8/10 Very good
30 November 2024
Nina
Nina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2024
The hotel staff was friendly and accommodating. They even gave us a voucher for the attached restaurant.
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
9 November 2024
Deshawn
Deshawn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
Morgan
Morgan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 November 2024
Jacob
Jacob, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
5 November 2024
Will
Will, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 November 2024
raymond
raymond, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2024
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Teecree
Teecree, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2024
Very clean and the service was very good. Convenient location.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
Martin
Martin, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
reyzan
reyzan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Randy
Randy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
Kelly
Kelly, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
Weekend Getaway
Great hotel. I enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant. The room was comfortable. I loved having coffee in the room in the morning. I came for the AIDS walk and the hotel’s location was perfect.
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2024
Bobby
Bobby, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Very good experience at this hotel. Excellent location, attentive and friendly staff, room was clean. Bed and pillows were extremely comfortable.
Only complaint was the bathroom - very little counter space (or anywhere to store toiletries) and the sliding barn door did little for privacy.
Otherwise, very happy with our stay and would stay here again.
Christina
Christina, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2024
Kiara
Kiara, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 September 2024
Very clean and comfortable room. Elevators are a little slow and on the small side. I was given a $16 coupon for a meal in the restaurant that opens from the hotel’s lobby. It was raining hard the second day of my stay and the front desk was happy to lend me one of their umbrellas. Also, as I had food poisoning the night before departure, I asked if my checkout time could be moved later. They gave me an extra hour. Only thing that could have been better is if the shower head wouldn’t start leaking water what seemed like once an hour while I was trying to sleep.
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Sandy
Sandy, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
The staff in the bar/restaurant at the Essex was not very friendly or attentive to the customers.
Guest rooms are quite small.