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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

8.4
Le Méridien Essex Chicago exterior or lobby in Chicago, IL — main listing photo
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4-Star Hotels

Le Méridien Essex Chicago — Chicago, IL

800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

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Voyza AI summary

Le Méridien Essex Chicago is a 4-star hotels in Chicago, IL. Guest sentiment is solid at 8.4/10 based on 168 guest reviews. Unmatched Amenities Indulge in a host of premium amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, a delightful on-site restaurant, Grant Park Bistro, and a cozy café perfect for snacking. Unmatched Amenities Indulge in a host of premium amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, a delightful on-site restaurant, Grant Park Bistro, and a cozy café perfect for snacking. Practical perks include shuttle access, on-site dining, group-friendly meeting facilities.

TypeHotels
LocationChicago, IL

About Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Experience the vibrant charm of Le Méridien Essex Chicago, where contemporary comfort meets city excitement.

Unmatched Amenities
Indulge in a host of premium amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, a delightful on-site restaurant, Grant Park Bistro, and a cozy café perfect for snacking. Enjoy room service for a private dining experience at your convenience.

Comfortable Rooms
Relax in one of our 274 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with espresso makers and Smart televisions. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet, and unwind in luxurious bathrooms featuring rainfall showerheads.

Prime Location
Situated in the heart of Chicago, just a 15-minute walk from iconic attractions like the Art Institute and Millennium Park, you’ll find endless options right outside your door.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the best of Chicago—book your stay today!

Amenities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Comprehensive recycling policy
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Elevator
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Assistive listening devices available
Braille or raised signage
24-hour fitness facilities
Housekeeping on request
Banquet hall
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Location

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Address

800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

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Neighborhood

Le Méridien Essex Chicago sits in Chicago, IL, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Le Méridien Essex Chicago is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider Chicago activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in Chicago, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.

Guest reviews

8.4
(168 reviews)

Cleanliness

8.5

The hotel was clean and quiet inside.

Service

8.0

3 out of 10 staff were nice; some service issues noted.

Location

8.7

Great location for walking to attractions and Soldier Stadium.

Room Quality

8.3

Rooms varied; some guests dissatisfied with room choices.

Amenities

8.4

Fitness center and restaurant provided good experiences.

Value for Money

8.2

Standard quality with some high-priced amenities.

Food and Beverage

8.6

The restaurant had amazing food, but some service inconsistencies.

Overall Experience

8.4

A generally good experience with some minor hiccups.

What guests liked

Clean and quietGreat locationFriendly staff

What could be better

Inconsistent serviceRoom quality variedHigh food prices
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Policies & house rules

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in: 04:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Pets

  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 11
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 25
  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Service animals are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available

Check-in & Check-out

  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Contactless check-in is available

General

  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Professional property host/manager

Frequently asked questions

4-Star Hotels
8.4/10

Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.

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