Located directly opposite Grant Park in the heart of Chicago, the 4* Essex Inn hotel is within walking distance of Chicago´s many... more »
Located directly opposite Grant Park in the heart of Chicago, the 4* Essex Inn hotel is within walking distance of Chicago´s many attractions. All the hotels 254 rooms are spacious, elegantly furnished and fully air-conditioned.The Art Institute is minutes away and the Alder Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium and famous Sears Tower are all within ten minutes walk away. The shops on North Michigan Avenue are a few blocks from the hotel. The hotel has great leisure facilities, which include a large swimming pool, sauna and fully equipped gym. The staff here have a good knowledge of the local area and are happy to help.
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Location. The Chicago's Essex Inn is located in Chicago, Ill. , Across the street from Grant Park, Three blocks from the Loop business district , . Hotel Features. Complimentary shuttle service to the Magnificent Mile, Atrium indoor pool and a complimentary fitness center, American-style Savory Bar and Grill, Wireless Internet access for a fee, . Guestrooms. Renovated bathrooms with granite-topped vanities, Refrigerators , , Flat-screen televisions. Guests departing prior to their scheduled departure date may be subject to an early departure fee. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out. . Valet parking: $37 per 24-hour period Wireless Internet access: $5. 95 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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35 year old with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
First impression was not great as there seemed to be very few parking attendants on a night with lots going on in the city. I had to wait quite a while. During this time I was visited by confused parking attendants who could not take my car b/c I had not been issued a ticket. It seems this system is broken and needs to be fixed.
My check in experience was excellent as I received a complimentary upgrade to a "family suite" since they had available rooms. I didn't even get the chance to complain about the parking issue. :) The room was a nice size although it was difficult to find a working light switch. Some lights worked and some did not. The decor was a bit dated while others had clearly been upgraded. The sheets on one of the beds appeared to not have been cleaned well as lots of lint and debris was still attached. I opted to sleep in the other full size bed as a result.
The TVs were nice flat-screen HD LCDs which were nice. The view of Grant Park and the museum campus was excellent. And the location was superb as I needed to be in walking distance of the museum campus.
The pool and patio area seemed pleasant from my window, as I was unable to take advantage of them during my stay.
I am somewhat likely
to return to the Chicago's Essex Inn.
I might recommend it to friends.
46 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
Friendly and courteous staff, clean, great view of the lake, close location to Soldiers Field, Charter One Pavillion and Museum campus. Would highly recommend
38 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
It was a great location - doesn't get any better than that. Hotel staff okay upon check in. When I arrived in my room, wasn't what I was told it would be - twice. Much smaller. The bathroom sink was super small as was the toilet. There was hair in t
Our room was on the small side, as was
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Posted Feb 27, 2009
Good
Our room was on the small side, as was the bathroom, but it was quiet and the bed was very comfortable. It had the duvet-type beddding, instead of a nasty bedspread, and I always appreciate that. We paid $* for our room, and were happy to find a...
This hotel is very close to the Shedd
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Posted Feb 18, 2009
Good
This hotel is very close to the Shedd aquarium and Field museum, that was the main reason why I booked it, and that it is one of only a few hotels in downtown Chicago with an indoor pool. We were quite pleased with how easy it was to find. The...
A fantastic place to stay when visiting
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Posted Jan 13, 2009
Excellent
A fantastic place to stay when visiting Chicago. They have really updated the rooms with flat screen televisions, mini refrigerators, nice decorations, etc. The bathroom was small but functional. The location was absolutely fantastic, and the...
My daughter and I stayed at the Essex
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Posted Nov 21, 2008
Good
My daughter and I stayed at the Essex Inn Chicago during a college visit to the WIndy City. The hotel was very nice, the staff was more than friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for us because of the proximity to Columbia College...
i wouldn't stay here again
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Posted Nov 04, 2008
Horrible
the hotel was bad. there was no heat or a/c in the hotel. the cleaning service came to early. rooms were too noisy. you could hear tv from the other room. i wouldn't stay here again.
Chicago's best kept secret
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Posted Oct 03, 2008
Good
We loved the location and the price of our room! The cleanliness of the room and bath was one of the first things I noticed. The bed's comfort was heavenly! We were within walking distance of Lake Michigan, the Sears Tower and Union Station. ...
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