Le Méridien Essex Chicago
Hotel in South Loop, IL
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, TV and more
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About this hotel
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a short walk to State Street
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and a business center.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and a business center.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Le Méridien Essex Chicago offers 274 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
Map of South Loop, IL
Available Rooms
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View
1 King • 258 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
2 Double • 269 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, View
2 Double • 273 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, View
1 King • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
5.0
The hotel staff was friendly and accommodating. They even gave us a voucher for the attached restaurant.
5.0
Very clean and the service was very good. Convenient location.
4.0
This is a good hotel, great service from hotel desk in general. Friendly service at the hotel restaurant and bar. The room cleaning was very good and thorough. Location was fine and pretty close to most sightseeing sites. The room nice, and installations high quality. The bellboys were really friendly and showed high customer care - excellent service! All in all a nice hotel in Chicago!
5.0
Great hotel. I enjoyed dinner at the hotel restaurant. The room was comfortable. I loved having coffee in the room in the morning. I came for the AIDS walk and the hotel’s location was perfect.
5.0
Very good experience at this hotel. Excellent location, attentive and friendly staff, room was clean. Bed and pillows were extremely comfortable.
Only complaint was the bathroom - very little counter space (or anywhere to store toiletries) and the sliding barn door did little for privacy.
Otherwise, very happy with our stay and would stay here again.
4.0
Very clean and comfortable room. Elevators are a little slow and on the small side. I was given a $16 coupon for a meal in the restaurant that opens from the hotel’s lobby. It was raining hard the second day of my stay and the front desk was happy to lend me one of their umbrellas. Also, as I had food poisoning the night before departure, I asked if my checkout time could be moved later. They gave me an extra hour. Only thing that could have been better is if the shower head wouldn’t start leaking water what seemed like once an hour while I was trying to sleep.
10.0
Staff was great.
10.0
Loved the area, everything you need in walking distance. Good place to stay. Wish they updated the flyer things they leave in the rooms, our was from 2022.
10.0
Great overall experience!
6.0
Dont have anything to add
5.0
excellent location, very nice staff.
10.0
Perfect spot to explore Chicago
8.0
The young lady at the front desk was a great help when checking us in! Thank you!
2.0
The staff was so rude and unprofessional. Never booking this place agin
8.0
The view from my room was very nice.
4.0
Check in was horrible. The stay wasn’t bad, the room was really small. The location is perfect and the people at hotel were nice.
10.0
Good stay.Walkable to soldier field, downtown and navy pier.
10.0
The hotel is well-maintained and provides tremendous service before check-in with luggage service and an early check-in not to mention complimentary water provided always.
The room was clean and came with a fridge to keep drinks cool. The closet had a decent amount of space for a weekend trip. The bathroom was clean and equipped with M&G products.
The fitness center is clean and has amenities such as water and lavender-infused cooled towels. The only complaint was the noise from Michigan Ave, mainly at night, making it difficult to remain asleep.
6.0
I found that while the staff were polite and friendly, they did little to accommodate requests that are very commonly granted at other hotels of this class. The rooms are also very compact.
10.0
Close to everything-within walking distance to Soldier Field, shopping, dining.
10.0
Very good and comfortable room, very courteous and professional staff, great experience!
10.0
Loved the hotel. Location perfect for our visit to Chicago. Most of the staff was fabulous. One doorman told us we could not order and Uber to pick us up at the hotel which was wrong! Would definitely come back.
2.0
The rooms felt like an outdated dorm. Bathroom was horrible.
6.0
**Meridian Essex Review**
My stay at the Meridian Essex was mostly positive. The staff were professional and welcoming, making the check-in process smooth and pleasant. The room quality was impressive—clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, providing a great environment for relaxation.
However, the dining and bar options could use improvement. The menu was limited, and the quality of food and drinks didn't quite match the high standards set by the rest of the hotel.
Overall, while the Meridian Essex excels in staff service and room quality, there's room for growth in their dining and bar offerings.
8.0
**Meridian Essex Review**
My stay at the Meridian Essex was mostly positive. The staff were professional and welcoming, making the check-in process smooth and pleasant. The room quality was impressive—clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, providing a great environment for relaxation.
However, the dining and bar options could use improvement. The menu was limited, and the quality of food and drinks didn't quite match the high standards set by the rest of the hotel. Additionally, the bar closes too early and the staff seemed eager for guests to leave, which detracted from the overall experience.
Overall, while the Meridian Essex excels in staff service and room quality, there's room for growth in their dining and bar offerings.
10.0
Clean
10.0
During my recent stay at Le Méridien Essex, I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional service provided by Nikali and Saira, two outstanding front desk employees. Their warm smiles and genuine friendliness immediately made me feel welcome upon arrival.
Both ladies consistently demonstrated genuine warmth and friendliness, making me feel welcome and at ease throughout my stay. Their courteous nature and eagerness to assist were evident in every interaction, from check-in to check-out; Nikali and Saira went above and beyond to ensure my experience was nothing short of exceptional.
10.0
Quiet, clean, conveniently located and excellent service.
10.0
We loved the brunch
10.0
Great place to rest.
8.0
Staff was excellent and friendly.
The restaurant on the other hand was rude and unfriendly. After being seated had to ask for a waiter after fifteen minutes. When we walked out three staff weee standing and talking. Asked if we were leaving I replied we cannot wait the long. No explaination or apology only laughed.
8.0
Súper comfy and clean I think not too much lounging areas and small rooms but other than that everything was great
5.0
Super clean. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
10.0
The service was amazing!
8.0
Very small rooms, good location if you are spending time in that area but would suggest a different location for downtown access.
10.0
Did not enjoy the walk to the parking lot station across the block.
10.0
James assisted us with our bags. He has outstanding customer service. I would definitely come again. Our first night we experienced a fight in the hallway between a mother and daughter and the mother ran to our room door . We have video footage as well. Wish they would
Have got put out but they didn’t so o well.
10.0
All was fine, except the floor (laminate) wasn’t very clean.
10.0
We already booked a room for the Christmas holiday. This is a great option to access the heart of the city — and still enjoy lake, city and park views.
10.0
Very good night
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Loop?
The average price for a rental in South Loop is $240 per night. This rental is $61 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Le Méridien Essex Chicago. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Le Méridien Essex Chicago pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Le Méridien Essex Chicago?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.
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