Le Méridien Essex Chicago
Voyza AI summary
Le Méridien Essex Chicago is a 4-star hotels in Chicago. 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.
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!
Rooms & rates
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room Only
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Room Only
Amenities
Location
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Address
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
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Distance table
Source: OpenStreetMap Nominatim.
Neighborhood
Le Méridien Essex Chicago sits in Chicago, 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
Cleanliness
8.5The hotel was clean and quiet inside.
Service
8.03 out of 10 staff were nice; some service issues noted.
Location
8.7Great location for walking to attractions and Soldier Stadium.
Room Quality
8.3Rooms varied; some guests dissatisfied with room choices.
Amenities
8.4Fitness center and restaurant provided good experiences.
Value for Money
8.2Standard quality with some high-priced amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.6The restaurant had amazing food, but some service inconsistencies.
Overall Experience
8.4A generally good experience with some minor hiccups.
What guests liked
What could be better
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
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incl. taxes & fees
Same pricing basis as city search results for these dates (lowest mapped room).