- City view
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Heating
About this property
Hotel Essex includes a terrace with city views and free high speed WiFi access. Ideally located within steps of the best Chicago experiences, the Essex is 2.3 km away from the world famous Chicago Museum Campus. An iPod/MP3 dock and a flat-screen cable TV are standard in every guest room with colorful décor and rich wood accents at the Hotel Essex. Rooms include a refrigerator, and a desk as well. At the Hotel Essex you will find a modern fitness centre with state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment. The hotel is 600 metres from Grant Park, 800 metres from Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and 800 metres from DePaul University. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 26 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alicia
Barbados“Excellent service and special shout out to Jasmine at front desk. She was truly a gem.” - Felice
Malaysia“Prime location and friendly staff. This hotel is all you need for a trip to Chicago as a solo traveller or small group. The room is very comfortable and just spacious enough for 2.” - Sarah
Spain“The view was amazing and it was a great location. Lots of restaurants around and there was a park and some trails right down to the lake. The bed was very comfortable, everything was clean.” - Martina
Austria“The hotel is located in the south of the town center, its very well connected. Many dining opportunities and sightseeing places are nearby. My room had a good size and it had a nice coffee machine.” - Ines
United States“Wonderful hotel. Very clean room, good quality towels and bed linen, comfortable bed. The room is not big, but has all that I need. No carpet in room, that what I love. The staff are very friendly. The hotel located in 15 min walk from the...” - Tara United States“Everything great room with a great view. Staff was wonderful.”
- Jeffrey United States“All was good for the price, staff were good and welcoming.”
- Nicolas
United Arab Emirates“Convenient location, supper comfy bed and just right room size. Staff greeting us at the reception and when we came in is always friendly.” - Khanyisile
South Africa“Great location for a tourist. The Big Bus stop is right outside the hotel. Grant Park opposite the hotel.” 
Perinovski
Brazil“Location was great and the hotel overall was fine!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Grant Park Bistro
- CuisineFrench
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
