Le Meridien Essex Chicago

800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago Loop, Chicago, United States - Show on map
4.5 398 reviews

The 4-star family Le Meridien Essex Chicago hotel enjoys a beachfront location in the center of Chicago, only 6 minutes' walk from The Loop. Located 0.2 miles from Columbia College Garden and 1.1 miles from The Chicago Theatre, the luxury hotel features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities.

Location

Situated in the San Giuliano district of Chicago, this Chicago hotel is in the vicinity of the 2.5 - acre Lurie Garden. From the smoke-free Le Meridien Essex Chicago hotel it will take 17 minutes to walk to Chicago Cultural Center. The accommodation is nestled several blocks from a business district. The area features a number of shopping sites, such as Macy's on State Street, which is 1 mile from this hotel. The Le Meridien Essex Chicago is located 10 miles from Midway International airport and in the immediate vicinity of Michigan & 8th Street bus stop.

Rooms

The property features 274 rooms with a colorful interior featuring a fireplace, along with such modern amenities as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, there is a personal safe, coffee and tea makers provided. These air-conditioned rooms also feature views of the lake.

Food & Drinks

The Le Meridien Essex invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is located approximately 5 minutes by foot from the Chicago hotel and serves Italian food.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can relax in a swimming pool or enjoy a gym and a fitness room onsite. The hotel also has elliptical machines and treadmills.

Why choose Le Meridien Essex Chicago

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Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Parking

  • 24-hour services

  • Fitness/Gym

  • On-site Dining

  • Meeting facilities

  • Air conditioning

  • Pets

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour services
  • Fitness/Gym
  • On-site Dining
  • Meeting facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking options

  • Car park
  • Valet parking

Activities

  • Fitness centre

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning

Dining options

  • Restaurant

Business facilities

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

Recreation

  • Leisure/ TV room

For disabled guests

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

In the rooms

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

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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From USD 72 per night
Check-in 22 Feb 2026
Check-out 23 Feb 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago Loop, Chicago, United States

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    From USD 72 per night
    Check-in 22 Feb 2026
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    Guests 2 guests

    Adults:

    2

    Children:

    0
    Check-in & out
    22 Feb 2026
    23 Feb 2026
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    800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States

    Important information
    Le Meridien Essex Chicago
    Check-in:
    from 16:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 11:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
    • There are no cribs provided in a room.