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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy Grant Park Bistro's delicious cuisine and complimentary in-room WiFi at this downtown Chicago hotel.

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Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers a sophisticated downtown retreat. Guests can enjoy meals at Grant Park Bistro, in-room WiFi, and services like dry cleaning and luggage storage. The helpful staff and excellent dining consistently earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is P10,381
P13,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(104 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of buildings.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

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

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

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

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Hearing Accessible)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a potted plant.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the city.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, Le Méridien Essex Chicago is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Cloud Gate and Merchandise Mart are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed. Visit our Chicago travel guide
Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • The Chicago Theatre with marquee lights and a large sign.
    State Street
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and the Cloud Gate sculpture.
    Millennium Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A park with walking paths, trees, and benches. In the background, there are tall buildings, including a prominent skyscraper.
    Grant Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A large stadium surrounded by a cityscape with modern buildings.
    Soldier Field
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Columbia College Chicago
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
    4 min walk
  • South Loop Club
    5 min walk
  • Eleven City Diner
    6 min walk
  • Yolk
    4 min walk
  • Devil Dawgs on State
    4 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

  • Upscale hotel near Art Institute of Chicago
  • Located close to Grant Park and Soldier Field, Le Méridien Essex Chicago provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro, the on-site bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Valet parking (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and ATM/banking services
    • Meeting rooms, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, helpful staff, and location
  • Room features
  • All 274 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
    • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (32 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 15 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Destination fee: USD 17.84 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 60605

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Méridien Essex Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Méridien Essex Chicago on Jul 7, 2026 start from P10,381, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 77 per night.

What time is check-in at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Le Méridien Essex Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Columbia College Chicago, Millennium Park, and Lake Michigan. Art Institute of Chicago and Field Museum of Natural History are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station is 7 minutes by foot and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Le Méridien Essex Chicago Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again! Clean, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean. All the staff we encountered were very helpful and friendly. Fantastic location, was within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go during our trip. We were very happy with this hotel overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great day super nice staff and very helpful comfortable clean, and a great location at a reasonable price very pleased
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient for my event. The check in process was quick and easy. I appreciate them giving complementary water.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very helpful, gave us a lot of great recommendations for places to check out and also upgraded our room for free. The room was very nice, a little tight but that is expected in Chicago. Bathroom was perfect great shower, amazing view from room and bathroom window. Very conveniently located, quick walk from the train. Highly recommend and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blanca L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views close to museums and great restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building, great location! Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to all I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was welcoming. Restaurant had a great selection food was good and prices reasonable. Rooms were comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Easy walk to the lake, field museum, and the bean. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kassia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, lots to check out near by
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay..awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Savanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and not far from places!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly. Hotel was perfectly located with multiple food options close by and a nice restaurant in the building .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a great experience: quick check-in; quiet and clean room; nice restaurant and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to local shops, parking garages, and public transportation within less than a mile walk. Staff were super friendly and gave daily credits for the restaurant! I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. Well kept property. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff is kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le Meridien Exxex Chicago is in the perfect location, steps from where I need to be when visiting Chicago. The staff are super helpful and friendly. The restaurant serves delicious food and the waitstaff is attentive. Keep up the good work!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Nice size room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern rooms. I thought the bedding was soft and comfortable. The location is walkable downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Truman

Staff was great. Awesome location. Nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always have a great stay and the staff are consistently friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were clean, bed was really comfortable, staff was on their game. I always love staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025