Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Hotel with restaurant, near Millennium Park

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Tue 25 Nov
Wed 26 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
City view
Lobby lounge
Restaurant
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Dining
In the heart of downtown Chicago, Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers a sophisticated retreat. Enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or unwind with dry cleaning services and luggage storage. Guests rave about the dining options and helpful staff.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
£88
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

Showing 21 of 21 rooms
Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Classic Two Double Room Limited View

  • Sleeps 4
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Classic King Room Limited View

  • Sleeps 2
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Deluxe Two Double Room with City View

  • Sleeps 4
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
Lobby lounge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Interior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
City view
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Espresso maker
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Bathroom amenities | Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Limited View

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • State Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shedd Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grant Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Millennium Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Soldier Field - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 25 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 46 min drive
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 7 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 19 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 7 min walk
  • Roosevelt Station - 8 min walk
  • Harold Washington Library Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yolk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art of Pizza on State Street - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Devil Dawgs on State - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Honeyberry - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Lake Michigan and Art Institute of Chicago are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and restaurant. Public transportation is only a short walk: Harrison Station is 7 minutes and Roosevelt Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 274 rooms
    • Arranged over 15 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total, up to 11 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 77 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop garden
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 83
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 81
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Lowered view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 86
  • Transfer shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Grant Park Bistro – On-site bistro.

Fee & policy details

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 77 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number 60605
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hotel Essex
Essex Chicago
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Chicago Hotel Essex Chicago Hotel
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Essex
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Le Meridien Essex Chicago
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Frequently asked questions

Does Le Méridien Essex Chicago offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Le Méridien Essex Chicago does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 11 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 77 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Le Méridien Essex Chicago and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Le Méridien Essex Chicago?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Grant Park Bistro.

What's the area around Le Méridien Essex Chicago like?

Le Méridien Essex Chicago is in Downtown Chicago, a short 7-minute walk from Harrison Station and 13 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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