Le Méridien Essex Chicago
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About this property
Le Méridien Essex Chicago is a 4-star Marriott property located in the heart of Chicago, within a 15-minute walk of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. The hotel comprises 274 rooms, positioning it as a substantial mid-sized resort in the city's vibrant downtown core.
Each of the 274 air-conditioned rooms features an espresso maker, Smart television, and complimentary wireless internet access. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and hair dryers, while rooms are outfitted with safes, desks, and phones with free local calls. Guests rate room comfort at 4.4 out of 5.
Dining options include Grant Park Bistro for full meals, a coffee shop and café for casual fare, and a bar and lounge for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours, accommodating in-room dining needs.
The property offers a 24-hour fitness center and full concierge services. Additional amenities include a rooftop garden, business center, meeting rooms, dry cleaning and laundry service, luggage storage, and an on-site ATM. Free WiFi is available throughout. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible registration desk, fitness center, restaurant, and meeting spaces. Assistive listening devices, visual alarms, Braille signage, and wheelchairs are available on site.
Le Méridien Essex Chicago sits 0.6 miles from the Art Institute of Chicago and 0.7 miles from the Field Museum of Natural History. The location provides immediate access to State Street, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Harold Washington Library Center, and the Lakefront Trail. O'Hare Airport is 18 miles away (taxi approximately $45), while Midway Airport is 15 miles away (taxi approximately $30). The property holds a guest rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 1,000 reviews.
Check-in is available from 4:00 PM to midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets up to 25 pounds are allowed (one per room), provided they are not left unattended. Service animals are exempt from pet fees and restrictions.
Location & nearby attractions
Columbia College Chicago - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
State Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Roosevelt University - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Dearborn Station - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Auditorium Building and Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Fine Arts Building - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Buckingham Fountain - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Harold Washington Library Center - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lakefront Trail - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Field Museum of Natural History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Millennium Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Michigan - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Michigan Avenue - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43.2 km / 26.8 mi
The preferred airport for Le Méridien Essex Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 11
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 25
- Maximum number of pets per room 1
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Pets allowed
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100 per night
- Destination fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night
- Valet parking fee: USD 75 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)<
Know before you go
- 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).
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.