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Chicago's Essex Inn, Chicago, IL

Chicago's Essex Inn

Star rating: 3.0 of 5
800 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, 60605
866-539-0036
Average Rating
4.0
Recommend
82%
407 Guest Reviews

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Review Details for Chicago's Essex Inn:

  • 82% Recommend
  • 4.0 Average Rating
  • 407 Guest Reviews
Hotel Service
4.2
Hotel Condition
3.9
Room Comfort
4.0
Room Cleanliness
4.2

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(32 ratings)
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(97 ratings)
Average Rating 4.2 of 5
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(70 ratings)
Average Rating 4.1 of 5
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Trip Type: Business Review 1 of 334
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4.0
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3.0
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3.0
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Trip Type: Business Review 2 of 334
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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.

 
Trip Type: Business Review 3 of 334
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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.

 
Trip Type: Special Event Review 4 of 334
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5.0
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4.0
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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.

 
Trip Type: Business Review 5 of 334
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5.0
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5.0
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Trip Type: Business Review 6 of 334
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5.0
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4.0
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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.

 
Trip Type: Family Review 7 of 334
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5.0
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4.0
Hotel Condition
5.0
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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.

 
Trip Type: Business Review 8 of 334
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4.0
Hotel Service
4.0
Hotel Condition
4.0
Room Comfort
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Room Cleanliness
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Needs improvement

worn, raggedy, hole-filled linens.

 
Trip Type: Romance Review 9 of 334
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5.0
Hotel Service
4.0
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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.

 
Trip Type: Business Review 10 of 334
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4.0
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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.

 
Trip Type: With Friends Review 11 of 334
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Hotel Service
5.0
Hotel Condition
5.0
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Trip Type: Not Provided Review 12 of 334
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4.0
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Trip Type: Family Review 13 of 334
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4.0
Hotel Service
4.0
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3.0
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good size for families

Good size rooms, we had the dble suite. Decor a little outdated. Bathroom tiny. Near red line, 15 min walk to river. Good for large families. Had frige but no micowave.

 
Trip Type: Not Provided Review 14 of 334
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Trip Type: With Friends Review 15 of 334
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Hotel Service
5.0
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Nice experience

The only thing I would like to warn everyone about is the parking! There is no street parking, and to park in the hotels parking garage, you need to pay $37 a night! The hotel itself and facilities were beautiful.

 
 
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