Le Meridien Essex Chicago, Chicago

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800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
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Le Meridien Essex Chicago, a 4-star hotel, features stylish accommodations with views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan. The hotel offers modern amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and a rooftop garden, placing it in the vibrant Chicago Loop district, close to major attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Le Meridien Essex Chicago are air-conditioned and equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee makers, and safes. Spacious double rooms also provide city and lake views, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Dining & Nearby Options

Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Superior dining options are available nearby, including Mercat a la Planxa and Grant Park Bistro.

Leisure & Activities

Le Meridien Essex Chicago includes a well-equipped fitness center with various exercise machines. Guests can also access the 20-mile path along Lake Michigan for walking or biking activities, enhancing their leisure time.

Services & Transportation

The hotel provides convenient services such as a complimentary shuttle for transport to the Museum Campus and nearby attractions, along with accessible hotel features. Public transportation options include bus stops and subway stations within walking distance.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe King Room Limited View Roll Shower Mobility Accessible
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Classic King Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Classic Double Room Two Double Beds Hearing Accessible
2 persons
25 m² 
2 Double beds
Coffee machine
Heating
Superior King Room City View
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
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800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
Nearby
610 S Michigan Ave
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
260 m
901 South Michigan Ave
General John Logan Memorial
130 m
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Photography
330 m
701 S State St
The Loop
420 m
Restaurants
Grant Park Bistro
30 m
800 S Michigan Ave 8th St and Michigan Ave.
Chicago Hilton
120 m
720 South Michigan Avenue
Mercat a la Planxa
190 m
638 S Michigan Ave Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel
Peet's Coffee & Tea
190 m
14 E 8th St
720 South Bar
160 m
720 S Michigan Ave
Yolk - South Loop
290 m
1120 South Michigan Avenue
Buddy Guy's Legends
330 m
700 South Wabash Avenue
Mei's Kitchen
270 m
1108 S Michigan Ave
Getting around
City Centre
Chicago17 min  ·  1.4 km
Airports
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)23 min  ·  14.9 km
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)47 min  ·  30.8 km
Train
Van Buren Street Station9 min  ·  700 m
Underground
Harrison6 min  ·  500 m
Roosevelt8 min  ·  600 m
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  100 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 77 per day.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
14
Number of rooms:
274
Former name
essex inn

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