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About the Hotel

800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
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Close to Millennium Park
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Rooms & Suites

Le Meridien Essex Chicago provides 254 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, and a safe deposit box. Bathrooms include spring water baths and complimentary toiletries. Some units offer a seating area. Options include rooms with city or lake views.

Dining at Essex

The in-house restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel's restaurant is available for dining.

Leisure and Wellness

Guests can use the fitness center, which includes treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, weight machines, free weights, and a sauna. The property features a rooftop indoor pool and two outdoor decks. There is a 20-mile path along Lake Michigan available for running, walking, biking, or skating. The hotel includes a terrace with city views.

Location and Access

Located in the Chicago Loop, Le Meridien Essex Chicago is near architectural landmarks, shops, theaters, and parks. It is located on the southern end of Michigan Avenue Cultural Mile. The Museum of Contemporary Photography is within walking distance. The Magnificent Mile is a seven-minute drive away. Nearby landmarks include Willis Tower (2 km), Monadnock Building (1 km), 360 Chicago Observation Deck (3 km), Millennium Park (2 km), Maggie Daley Park (1.5 km), Navy Pier (2.5 km), The Art Institute of Chicago (2 km), and Chicago Cultural Center (1.5 km).

Hotel Services

Le Meridien Essex Chicago offers complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance. The hotel provides a free shuttle with morning runs to the Museum Campus and afternoon stops at North Michigan Avenue, the Art Institute, and Navy Pier. Event facilities consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Additional services include dry cleaning, room service, wake-up calls, daily housekeeping, mobile key access, and digital check-in. The property has elevators, and service animals are welcome. Valet parking is available for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Classic King Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe King Room Limited View Roll Shower Mobility Accessible
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Superior King Room City View
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
Classic Double Room Two Double Beds Hearing Accessible
2 persons
25 m² 
2 Double beds
Coffee machine
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Chicago 1.4 km
Airports
Midway International (MDW) 14.9 km
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 30.8 km
Train
Van Buren Street Station700 m
Underground
Harrison500 m
Roosevelt600 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Dining Onsite

Grant Park Bistro captures the essence of French cuisine with a delightful blend of traditional dishes and modern flair. This inviting restaurant is perfect for indulging in expertly crafted meals throughout the day, whether starting with a leisurely breakfast or enjoying an elegant dinner.
Le Meridien Essex Chicago Restaurant photo
Le Meridien Essex Chicago Restaurant photo
Le Meridien Essex Chicago Restaurant photo

Grant Park Bistro

French
Ambiance
A warm and inviting setting that echoes the charm of classic Parisian bistros, with cozy seating that beckons travelers for each mealtime.
Key Offerings
Guests can relish an array of authentic French dishes, designed to satisfy the palate at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, enveloped in a relaxing atmosphere that encourages enjoyment and conversation.
Reservation
Reservations are recommended.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Location

800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
Map view
800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
Nearby
610 S Michigan Ave
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
260 m
901 South Michigan Ave
General John Logan Memorial
130 m
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Photography
330 m
701 S State St
The Loop
420 m
Restaurants
Grant Park Bistro
30 m
800 S Michigan Ave 8th St and Michigan Ave.
Chicago Hilton
120 m
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Mercat a la Planxa
190 m
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Peet's Coffee & Tea
190 m
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720 South Bar
160 m
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Yolk - South Loop
290 m
1120 South Michigan Avenue
Buddy Guy's Legends
330 m
700 South Wabash Avenue
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270 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 77 per day.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
14
Number of rooms:
274
Former name
essex inn
Check-in
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room