LE MERIDIEN ESSEX CHICAGO, Chicago

Le Meridien Essex Chicago - Luxury hotel near Millennium Park

Located on Michigan Avenue's Cultural Mile, Hotel Essex offers free high-speed WiFi and city views from its terrace. The hotel provides a free shuttle with morning runs to Museum Campus and afternoon stops at North Michigan Avenue, Art Institute, and Navy Pier. Guests have access to a fitness room equipped with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights. The property features a rooftop indoor pool, two outdoor decks, and a restaurant specializing in French cuisine. The hotel is within walking distance of the Museum of Contemporary Photography and 0.5 km from Harrison station. Magnificent Mile is a seven-minute drive away, while Chicago Union station is 2 km from the property.

Additional perks of the hotel

Rooftop garden with Lake Michigan views

Conference space and meeting rooms

Concierge services and tour/ticket assistance

Located along a 20-mile path for running, walking, biking, or skating

Accessible facilities including elevators and routes from public entrance

Valet parking for vehicles outfitted for wheelchair drivers

Room Options

The hotel offers 254 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs with streaming services, tea and coffee makers, wardrobes, and safe deposit boxes. Some units include a seating area. Private bathrooms come with bath/shower combinations, spring water baths, and complimentary toiletries. Room options include city or lake view accommodations with single or double beds.

Other conveniences

Digital check-in and mobile key service

Daily housekeeping and room service

Dry cleaning service

Wake-up calls

Accessibility features including flashing door knockers and TTY/TTD compatibility

Electronic room keys with deadbolts and safety chains