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Hotel Essex Chicago

4-star property
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 1-855-201-7819

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4.0 out of 5
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"Room was modern but small. Hotel entrance was around the corner from the building address. Address was for apartments in same building - Minor inconve ... " More

By a verified traveler on Wed 18 Dec 2019

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Hotel Description

4-star hotel near Grant Park

Central Chicago getaway

At this The Loop hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Grant Park and State Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Art Institute of Chicago and Columbia College Chicago are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. A coffee shop, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also on offer.

WiFi, Smart TVs

The 274 guestrooms offer WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and Smart TVs. Espresso makers, free local calls, and hair dryers are also available.

Standard King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$107* Per night/room Aug 16 - Aug 17

City View Double Double Accessible

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

City View King Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Skyline King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

City View Double Double

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Double Double

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Essex Chicago ratings based on 22 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Essex Chicago

Everyone (8) Couples (4) Family (6)
2 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 7, 2020

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Jul 10, 2020 by Hotel Essex

Thank you for staying with us!

3 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 23, 2020

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Feb 24, 2020 by Reservations

Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Hotel Essex, as your home away from home, while visiting the Windy City!

4 out of 5
Room was modern but small. Hotel entrance was around the corner from the building address. Address was for apartments in same building - Minor inconvenience, but should be corrected. Good value for location.

Posted by on Dec 18, 2019

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Dec 19, 2019 by Hotel Essex

Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your experience with us. We're thrilled that you had the such a great stay! Your feedback is truly appreciated, and it's the reason why we are a success hotel. Thank you again for staying with us, we look forward to having you stay with us again! Kindest Regards, Clayton Ramsey Director of Front Office 312.939.2800

5 out of 5
Comfortable and staff were very friendly. The restaurant served good food at reasonable prices

Posted by on Dec 9, 2019

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Dec 9, 2019 by Reservations

Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Hotel Essex, as your home away from home, while visiting the Windy City! Come back and see us soon!

5 out of 5
Comfy beds & pillows, nice updated rooms. Wish they offered coffee in the lobby in the morning.

Posted by on Dec 7, 2019

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Dec 9, 2019 by Reservations

Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Hotel Essex, as your home away from home, while visiting the Windy City! Come back and see us soon!

4 out of 5
spacious room, very clean and convenient, excellent Lavazza coffeemachine in room.

Posted by on Dec 4, 2019

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Dec 6, 2019 by Reservations

Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Hotel Essex, as your home away from home, while visiting the Windy City!

5 out of 5
The check in was smooth and the staff very accommodating and kind. The room was well appointed and very clean. I especially liked having a steamer in the room and an empty refrigerator. The bed was very comfortable making for a pleasant night sleep!

Posted by on Nov 24, 2019

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Nov 24, 2019 by Reservation

Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

5 out of 5
Friendly staff great location clean and comfortable

Posted by on Nov 12, 2019

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Nov 12, 2019 by Reservations

Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

1 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 2, 2019

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Nov 2, 2019 by Reservations

Thank you for choosing Hotel Essex, as your home away from home, while visiting the Windy City!

5 out of 5
It was clean and modern, very nice! The front desk staff was excellent.

Posted by on Oct 9, 2019

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Oct 9, 2019 by Reservations

Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

About the Hotel Essex Chicago

Location 800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Hotel Essex Chicago also features a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and laundry facilities. This 4-star Chicago hotel is smoke free.

  • 274 guestrooms or units
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Chicago Van Buren Street Station (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Metro station: Harrison Station (0.6 km / 0.3 mi)

Room Amenities

Hotel Essex Chicago offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Smart television
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

Grant Park Bistro - Onsite bistro.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

It is property policy that all guests must wear a face mask within public areas of the property.

Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

No onsite parking is available

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. No onsite parking is available. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Resort fee: USD 16.73 per room, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Fitness center access
  • Business center/computer access
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Faxes
  • In-room safe

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.99 per night (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.