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Chicago's Essex Inn

3.0 of 5
800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605 (The Loop)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Wadsworth, Ohio, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Stayed at the Essex for a tradeshow. It's an old hotel, so it's what you would expect - slow elevators and small bathrooms. The things that are easily controlled are pretty good. That is good service at the desk, clean rooms, and even the towels aren't sand paper. They also offer free WiFi, though it's not very fast. The bathrooms... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This hotel is in an ideal situation on Sth Michigan Ave if visiting for a couple of days.Most tourist sites are within walking distance. The Lobby was in the process of refurbishment when we were there but they compensated us with discounts in the restaurant.I thought this was a nice touch ,both being prewarned and compensated .As it was the... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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33 reviews 33 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Had to pay extra night because of early check inn, then they gave me the wrong room, (double beds), the tile in the 1st room in bathroom was missing at the tub, 2nd room was nice. looks like this hotel needs an update. lots of burned out lights all over hotel. looks like they cut down on the maintenance staff.also... More

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Buffalo NY
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6 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Went on a ladies 3 day Mother's Day get-away May 10-13. We stayed at Chicago's Essex Inn on South Michigan Ave. I have to say the woman who arranged this trip did her homework, we were in a great location. We arrived at 9 am Friday, the hotel stored our bags for us at no extra charge. The Hotel staff... More

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Lewes, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed here in 2010 and thought hotel seemed worn out, tatty and past it's prime. On arriving yesterday found it much improved. Lobby recently refurbished and my room was great with side views to both the Lake and Willis(Sears) Tower as well as spotlessly clean. Wifi is now free and I found it reliable and fast enough to stream BBC... More

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The location of this hotel partnered with the great price of the rooms made it perfect for our weekend stay. We were able to walk down Michigan Ave and many of the great attractions like the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium are just across the road! The rooms were clean - we had a great view over the lake... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I always THOUGHT this place looked dingy from the outside BUT my husband surprised me a couple years back for our Anniversary and I fell in love with it! We always stay here now! For the best view of Lake Michigan and Grant park, you have to get a King Suite or deluxe room but it is economical, floor to... More

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Rugby, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Chicago: Essex Inn. Staff helpful always, ideal position for everything. Our 17th floor room was so quiet, spacious and very clean. Suited us perfectly. made coffee in room, The open topped tour bus picked us up outside and was really informative, so much to do in that wonderful City......Hop on Hop off so much used over 2 days. Also convenient... More

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

A great place to stay in downtown Chicago if you are on a budget. Not very far from all the main touristic places if you like to walk a bit. If you don't, they have a free one way shuttle very useful. Subway is 2 blocks from. Easy to catch a cab cause of its location on Michigan av. Rooms... More

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London, United Kingdom
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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I was in Chicago for 5 days for a conference and stayed in this hotel. Was on the 2nd highest floor and from the side, the view of Lake Michigan was just fabulous. There are some rooms which have a direct view of the lake but from my room, I could only see from the side. There is a swimming... More

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Also Known As:
Chicago`s Essex Hotel Chicago
Chicago`s Essex Hotel
Chicagos Essex Hotel
Essex Inn Chicago
Hotel Chicagos Essex
Address: 800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605
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Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago > The Loop
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#84 Family Hotels in Chicago
Price range (per night): ₹ 8,444 - 18,710
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Chicago’s Essex Inn is a hotel in downtown Chicago on the Michigan Avenue Cultural Mile that combines breathtaking panoramas of Grant Park, the Museum Campus and Lake Michigan with exciting promotional packages that incorporate famed attractions and events in Chicago.From our steel and glass lobby to contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows to an all-season rooftop pool, the Essex Inn offers amazing views and amazing value. ... more   less 
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