Description
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk..
A stay at Le Méridien Essex Chicago places you in the heart of Chicago, within a 15-minute walk of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Art Institute of Chicago and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Field Museum of Natural History.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. 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). . Near Grant Park.
Enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge..
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Computer room
- Games room
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Paid parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Transport service
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- 24-hour gym
- Banquet and event room
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Fax/photocopier
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Ice maker
- Iron
- Ironing equipment
- Ironing service
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Private pool
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Trouser press
- Vending machines
- Wake-up call service
- Children
- Cot
- Bars
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Restaurants
- Rooms for events / banquets
- Swimming pools
- Adults-only outdoor pool
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Sauna
- Spa
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair-accessible room
- Check-in/Check-out
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Based on 953 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Chicago
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 953 TripAdvisor reviews
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Ruby D
23/05/2026
“Amazing Customer Service!”
Kiera and Saira at The Meridian in Chicago provided such a welcoming experience. They were both incredibly kind, attentive, and hospitable from start to finish. Their professionalism and positive attitudes truly stood out and made everything feel smooth and comfortable. I would definitely recommend… more
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Francis D
Fullerton, California
21/05/2026
“Floating Bookshelves?!”
The lobby is iconic! And everything about it is welcoming, earthy, and special. They really pack it in in the best way possible. I was obsessed with the floating bookshelves. Not only that Kiera and James ATE IT UP WITH THEIR ICONIC SERVICE!!!! They took care of us so graciously and kindly. Giving … more
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Alisa W
21/05/2026
“Great check in with Kiera and James”
Kiera and James were SUPER helpful and made our check in process so smooth. What a great way to settle in for our day in Chicago!
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Lucy W
19/05/2026
“Friendly & Affordable”
Markel was the best checking us in ! Extremely helpful and friendly staff.
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lizpL2991KX
Denver, Colorado
27/05/2026
“Great Location, Disappointing Customer Service”
I stayed at Le Méridien Essex Chicago and was honestly disappointed with the customer service from the daytime front desk staff. They were not friendly, seemed to have an attitude, and barely explained anything regarding the hotel charges or fees. Communication was very minimal and it felt like gue… more
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Based on 11 reviews
Service: 8
Cleanliness: 9
Room: 9
Facilities: 9
Location: 10
Quality/Price: 9
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