Chicago's Essex Inn

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Great room for the money

Clean, great beds, nothing fancy but more than adequate. Perfect location! On site restaurant provides great breakfast at very reasonable prices. Would stay again.

Cheap but Classy

This is the hotel I stay at every year. The rooms have all been remodeled, flat screens, great beds, & a overall great room. Good breakfast downstairs & a great pool.

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Average quality hotel

this is a good alternative if it's a high traffic weekend and other hotels are too highly priced. the positives: pretty good pool area and workout area. nice flat planel tvs. negatives: outdated decor & lobby, narrow dark halls . ice machines on alternating floors, small outdated bathrooms

Great Location

The Essex Inn is ideally located for visiting Chicago. Rates are moderate, probably hard to beat considering the area. Room was clean and comfortable (although sink drain was broken); pool and exercise room were better and larger than what you'd expect for most mid-range hotels. Staff was helpful, and they store bags after checkout for $1. Restaurant is fine, but there is no free breakfast food or coffee.

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Expectations met!

We needed 4 single rooms and got them. We want to be in Downtown Chicago area and got it with the Essex Inn. The staff was very friendly and supportive. It was a great stay for 3 nights and worth the price and comfort.

clean and comfortable room

Great hotel for family visits to Chicago - location is ideal, as you can walk to Shedd Museum and Millenium Park...one block from the bus stop, and a great breakfast spot is down the street - The Yoke.

Small room

Room was clean, staff is freindly. That said, room and bathroom very small. You can walk to Soldier field and the museums. If you just want a place to crash and money is tight this will do. Step outside after dark and you will be instantly greeted by pan handlers, there is no doorman or visible security.

Needs improvement

worn, raggedy, hole-filled linens.

great for those going to museum campus

If you are looking to go to any of the museums at the museum campus this is a great location. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Savory restaurant in the hotel was a good option with good food. Really enjoyed our stay.

Great room, but may not be worth the money

The hotel staff was very helpful and the rate was reasonable. The downtown parking rates were a turn-off for me, though, and that has to be considered in the total package.