Le Méridien Essex Chicago

3.7/5(363 Reviews) rating

4 Star Hotel locationPin

Chicago, Illinois

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About hotel

Immerse yourself in the ultimate luxurious and convenient experience at our 4-star hotel, Le Méridien Essex Chicago. From our prime location just steps away from the iconic Grant Park, to the elegant design of our 274 modern rooms, every aspect of your stay will be unforgettable. Located in the heart of the vibrant Windy City, our hotel is the perfect launchpad for exploring all that Chicago has to offer. With famous attractions like the Art Institute of Chicago just an 11-minute walk away, and renowned universities like Columbia College Chicago and Roosevelt University nearby, you'll be surrounded by the city's rich culture and energy. Our elegantly designed rooms offer a variety of amenities to ensure your utmost comfort. Start your day with a freshly brewed cup of espresso from your personal espresso maker, and catch up on your favorite shows on the state-of-the-art Smart TV. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and refresh in your private bathroom with a rainfall showerhead and hairdryer. The surrounding area boasts a plethora of attractions waiting to be discovered. Take a leisurely stroll to Buckingham Fountain and admire the breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. For our business-savvy guests, we are conveniently located near the CNA Center and the Harold Washington Library Center. After a day of exploring, unwind in our 24-hour fitness center or stay productive with our complimentary Wi-Fi. Let our concierge services help plan your perfect day, and take advantage of our fully equipped business center for any work needs. Treat your taste buds to a delectable meal at our Grant Park Bistro or grab a quick bite at our charming coffee shop/cafe. End your day on a high note with a cocktail at our bar or indulge in a delicious meal from the comfort of your own room using our limited hours room service. Our hotel is easily accessible from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (30.8 km) and Chicago Midway Airport (18.7 km), making convenience a top priority for our guests. And for those looking to fly privately, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) and Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) are also within easy reach. Let Le Méridien Essex Chicago exceed your expectations and elevate your stay in Chicago to new levels. Book Le Méridien Essex Chicago online now and discover affordable accommodations suitable for all, located at 800 S Michigan Ave, Illinois 60605, United States.

Highlights

• Centrally located, steps away from Grant Park • 11 minute walk from Art Institute of Chicago • Luxury 4-star hotel with 274 air-conditioned rooms • Complimentary WiFi and rainfall showers in private bathrooms • 24-hour fitness center and concierge services • Business amenities including a business center • On-site dining options at Grant Park Bistro and coffee shop • 24-hour room service available • Within walking distance of State Street and DePaul University • 0.1 km from Grant Park, 1.1 km from Millennium Park, and 1.4 km from McCormick Place • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport is 30.8 km away • Ideal for both casual and business travelers • Budget, boutique, and luxury options available

Quick Facts

Check-In

4:00 PM

Check-Out

11:00 AM

Rooms

274

Floors

Popular Amenities

24-hour front desk

Hotel safe deposit box (not room safe box)

Lift/ Elevator

Smoke-free property

Valet parking

Concierge desk

Banking services

Banquet Facilities

Business center

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General Amenities

24-hour front desk

Hotel safe deposit box (not room safe box)

Lift/ Elevator

Smoke-free property

Valet parking

Concierge desk

Banking services

Services

Gym

Business

Banquet Facilities

Business center

Check-in instructions

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.

Professional property host/manager.

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours.

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas.

Temperature checks are available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place.

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly.

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant.

Staff wears personal protective equipment.

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety.

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Masks are available to guests.

Contactless check-in is available.

Protective clothing is available to guests.

Masks are compulsory at the property.

No cribs (infant beds) available.

No rollaway/extra beds available.

Events/parties not allowed.

Contactless check-out is available.

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures.

Individually-wrapped food options are available.

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch.

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant.

Special check-in instructions

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Deposit: USD 100 per night.

Destination fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night.

Resort fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night. The resort fee includes: Business center/computer access.

Fitness center access.

In-room bottled water.

In-room coffee.

In-room safe.

Phone calls.

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

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)..

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; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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

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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Pet Policy

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 25.

Maximum number of pets per room 1.

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions.

Pets allowed.

Pets cannot be left unattended.

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 11.

Service animals are allowed.

Property Rules

Check-in instructions

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.

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Check-in instructions

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.

Professional property host/manager.

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours.

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas.

Temperature checks are available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place.

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly.

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant.

Staff wears personal protective equipment.

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety.

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Masks are available to guests.

Contactless check-in is available.

Protective clothing is available to guests.

Masks are compulsory at the property.

No cribs (infant beds) available.

No rollaway/extra beds available.

Events/parties not allowed.

Contactless check-out is available.

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures.

Individually-wrapped food options are available.

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch.

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant.

Special check-in instructions

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Deposit: USD 100 per night.

Destination fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night.

Resort fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night. The resort fee includes: Business center/computer access.

Fitness center access.

In-room bottled water.

In-room coffee.

In-room safe.

Phone calls.

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

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)..

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.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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

Pet Policy

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 25.

Maximum number of pets per room 1.

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions.

Pets allowed.

Pets cannot be left unattended.

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 11.

Service animals are allowed.

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Location

S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60605

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Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

363 Ratings

brent kelley

2/5

26 Jan, 2024

Traveled recently for work. The valet and waitstaff service at the hotel restaurant/bar needs serious improvement. The restaurant staff at night has little urgency to wait on the patrons. Also, my room was never cleaned. The rooms are nice and it’s a cheap option however there are too many other Marriott locations available with better service. Had planned to stay at this location next week but booked at another property.

Ty Reed

5/5

13 Dec, 2023

The entrance is on 8th street. For valet, just pull up anywhere in front and they'll help you out. Great hotel for the price. All the staff were exceptional. They were always asking if you needed anything, without being overbearing. They allowed me to check my bag after I had already checked out which was great. Robe and slippers provided. Chocolate on the nightstand. Exceptionally clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Pillows were maybe a little on the soft side, but that's personal preference. Hallways can get a bit noisy but outside noise is blocked pretty well. The only minus I have is I'm not a huge fan of hotels that allow dogs, and I did hear one dog barking at 10:45 pm. But honestly, not the end of the world and it stopped within 15 minutes. I will absolutely stay again and will add it to the list of places I'd recommend to anyone visiting.

Ogads Way

5/5

2 Dec, 2023

So before booking this hotel I was torn by previous reviews. Our stay was excellent.....the room is a little small but there are a lot of small rooms in the city. The front desk was crazy nice...all of them even at 2am.... Everything we wanted to do was a short walk away or a cheap Uber ride away. The restaurant was okay.....nice setting. Really good smoked wings. Sheets and towels clean....room appeared to be clean......shower without stains or hair...... It seems now hotels are cleaning rooms every 2 nights.....unless requested. The trash was at least taken out without requesting it. Complimentary water, robe and slippers. I took full advanatage of the discount card to the Grant Park Bistro..... The elevator came quickly each and every time. It was just my spouse and self......so that in itself is magical! Buddy Guy Legends is a half block walk away.......for live music. I want to say thank you for a nice stay.. We have stayed at the location in NOLA and we are equally pleased with this location in a different way......but just as happy. Thanks!

Erin Thurmond

2/5

23 Oct, 2023

This hotel has its pros and cons. I used to recommend this hotel frequently with my friends and family that come in town. It's esthetically pleasing and the location is amazing. Unfortunately, I had a weekend full of the cons. I booked a Superior suite and was given a super small "deluxe" room and was told the Superior suites were booked. I looked online and there were some available for booking so that was unsettling. The noise level is insane! You can hear everything from toilets flushing to sinks running, the elevator, outside noise, etc. Then there's like a constant banging sound in the walls that was weird. After a night out, my husband and I returned to our room and while getting into bed, we noticed what looked like dried blood spots on the pillows and they were tattered and torn. (see photos) We called down to get the sheets changed and was told that someone would be up shortly. After waiting almost 2 hours, we put the pillows aside on the floor and checked the sheets and after checking, we didn't see any other spots or anything. The next morning, we called and requested that our room be cleaned and was told by the front desk that we have to make those requests in person at the front desk. We thought that was odd, but we complied and made another request on our way out. Upon arriving back to the room, the bed was still unchanged and the room was not cleaned despite our multiple requests. We called and requested a cleaning and was told that the housekeepers wouldn't be able to clean until the next morning. We were checking out the next morning so we went and purchased disposable sheets. For the amount we had to pay for the rooms, at the very least, I'd like to lay my head on clean, bloodless sheets and pillows. I previously enjoyed staying here but unfortunately, that was probably the last time. The staff was extremely defensive whenever I called to spoke with them at the front desk. I understand there may be staffing issues but that needs to be addressed.

Noah Palmieri

1/5

19 Oct, 2023

This hotel is not very nice. The walls are paper thin, you can hear the outside street noise and everyone’s conversations/toilet flushes, elevator dings constantly. They put me in an “enhanced room” which is directly across the hall from 2 elevators. I asked to be moved to a different room away from all the noise but they said that they were full, despite that the app was showing 5 different room types bookable. The elevator doors squeak loudly every time they open outside of my room, and I raised this to the management, but they did not fix it. I’m still staying at the hotel but felt compelled to post a 1 star review because it is that bad. Even the toilet barely flushes. Don’t spend your hard earned money here, there are better alternatives literally right across the street. Also, be prepared to pay a 15 dollar per day destination fee, a great surprise to find out on arrival. It’s not even my money, it’s my company’s, but this place is so backwards that it is very frustrating to give them money

brent kelley

2/5

26 Jan, 2024

Ty Reed

5/5

13 Dec, 2023

Ogads Way

5/5

2 Dec, 2023

Erin Thurmond

2/5

23 Oct, 2023

Noah Palmieri

1/5

19 Oct, 2023

All Policies

Booking Policy

Hotel Cancellation Policy

Modification and Reschedule Policy

Booking Policy

It is mandatory for all guests to present valid government photo ID’s at the time of check-in.

The primary guests check-in into the hotel must meet the age requirements set by either the local government or the hotel’s policies.

Extra guests are subject to availability. And it might incur additional charges.

If guests are traveling with a child or children, it is necessary to specify the number of children accompanying them during the hotel booking process to avoid any last-minute complications.

Underage guests are only allowed to check-in with at least one parent or official guardian who fulfils the age requirements set by either the local government or the hotel’s policies.

Early check-in or late check-out request is subject to availability and the hotel may charge an additional fee for providing such services.

The price paid to Adani One includes room charges, taxes, the specified inclusions mentioned during the booking and convenience fee, if appliable. It does not cover additional services and expenses at the hotel.

Taxes, levies, charges, and any similar government fees, if applicable, will be imposed by the relevant authorities in the jurisdiction where the hotel is located. The guest is responsible for paying all such charges, as applicable.

Guests are required to adhere to any special instructions provided by the hotel. Failure to comply may result in the hotel's right to deny the booking or terminate the stay immediately.

For any special requests, please write in the designated section while booking on the Adani One platform. We will forward these requests to the hotel; however, please note that the hotel may or may not be able to accommodate them depending on availability at the time of check-in. Please be aware that fulfilling these requests may result in additional charges.

The hotel reserves the right of admission. The hotel may refuse to honour the booking if it determines that the property policies have been violated.

If the booking cannot be confirmed due to certain circumstances, Adani One will refund the entire amount to the original mode of payment.

If the hotel is unable to confirm or deny the booking, Adani One is not under any obligation to provide an alternate booking in lieu of the unconfirmed booking.

Adani One does not collect GSTIN details on behalf of the hotelier, you may request this information directly from the hotelier during the check-in process.

Hotel Cancellation Policy

User can cancel their booking through the Adani One website or app until the check-in date and time. The refund for such cancellations will be subject to the hotel's cancellation policy. Adani One has no say over the refund amount.

Users can only cancel the entire booking. Partial cancellations, such as canceling specific room(s), a portion of the total nights, or specific guests out of the entire group, are not permitted.

User should not cancel the booking directly with the hotel. If a user cancels the booking directly with the hotel, Adani One will not be responsible for any refund.

Cancellation requests made through the online platform or via phone calls are the only valid and accepted methods.

Any cancellation requests made directly to the hotel will not be the responsibility of Adani One.

If you fail to cancel your reservation within the designated cancellation period, as specified by the hotel you booked, you will be responsible for paying the applicable nightly rates, tax recovery charges, and service fees imposed by the hotel. If you do not show up for the first night of your reservation but still plan to check in for the remaining nights, you must inform Adani One of any changes to your reservation no later than the scheduled arrival date for the first night. This is necessary to prevent the cancellation of your entire reservation.

In case of no show at the hotel, you'll be charged the entire booking amount.

If you do not show up for the first night of your reservation but still plan to check in for the remaining nights, you must inform Adani One of any changes to your reservation no later than the scheduled arrival date for the first night. This is necessary to prevent the cancellation of your entire reservation.

You acknowledge and agree to be responsible for any applicable cancellation fees that may be incurred. Please note that certain reservations, as indicated in the rules and restrictions of the hotel reservation, may be non-cancellable after being made. It is your responsibility to adhere to the terms and conditions associated with your prepaid hotel reservations.

Special discounted rates provided by the hotel are non-refundable. In case of cancelling any such booking, user will not get any refund in return.

The details of refund amount can be reviewed under the ‘Orders & Booking’ section of Adani One.

Refund amount may take 10 working days to process to the respective account from which the payment was made during the booking.

Please be informed that your bank may debit its own separate charges from refunds made to your credit card or bank account.

If any assistance is needed regarding booking cancellation, users can contact Adani One's customer support team at support@adanione.com or call 1800-572-111111.

Modification and Reschedule Policy

Once the booking is initiated, the user can’t change the name of primary guest, number of guests, age of child/children, number of rooms, and check-in/check-out date and time.

After the booking is confirmed, user will need to cancel their existing booking to create a new one to make any changes such as updating the primary guest, modifying the number of guests, specifying the age of child/children, adjusting the number of rooms, or changing the check-in/check-out date and time etc.