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About the Hotel

800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605

Rooms with Views

Le Meridien Essex Chicago offers 254 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs featuring streaming services, tea and coffee makers, and safes. Some rooms include seating areas and views of Grant Park, Lake Michigan, or the city skyline. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and spring water baths.

Dining On-Site

The hotel's restaurant serves French cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also enjoy drinks and snacks in the Le Méridien Hub, a modern lobby space designed for socializing.

Fitness and Recreation

The fitness center includes treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, weight machines, and free weights. A rooftop indoor pool and two outdoor decks overlook Lake Michigan. The 20-mile Lake Michigan path is nearby for running, walking, or biking.

Prime Downtown Location

The hotel is on Michigan Avenue, near Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum Campus (Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum). A free shuttle runs to Museum Campus in the morning and stops at North Michigan Avenue, the Art Institute, and Navy Pier in the afternoon. The Magnificent Mile is a seven-minute drive away.

Services and Accessibility

Services include free high-speed Wi-Fi, concierge assistance, and tour/ticket booking. Meeting rooms and conference space are available. The hotel is fully accessible, with features like roll-in showers, TTY/TTD compatibility, and valet parking for wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Classic King Room
Classic King Room
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Deluxe King Room Limited View Roll Shower Mobility Accessible
Deluxe King Room Limited View Roll Shower Mobility Accessible
2 persons
21 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Superior King Room City View
Superior King Room City View
2 persons
24 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Classic Double Room Two Double Beds Hearing Accessible
Classic Double Room Two Double Beds Hearing Accessible
2 persons
25 m² 
2 Double beds
Coffee machine
Heating
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Chicago 1.4 km
Airports
Midway International (MDW) 14.9 km
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 30.8 km
Train
Van Buren Street Station700 m
Underground
Harrison500 m
Roosevelt600 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

USD 77 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

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

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
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800 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
City landmarks
Park
Millennium Park
1.8 km
Museum
The Art Institute of Chicago
2.0 km
Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium
3.1 km
Landmark
Skydeck Chicago
1.8 km
Art object
Cloud Gate
1.7 km
Harbour
Navy Pier
2.6 km
Landmark
Willis Tower
1.8 km
Museum
The Field Museum
5.3 km
Landmark
360 Chicago Observation Deck
3.1 km
Fountain
Buckingham Fountain
2.2 km
Park
Grant Park
1.7 km
Museum
Chicago Cultural Center
1.4 km
Park
Maggie Daley Park
1.8 km
Landmark
The Magnificent Mile
2.6 km
Landmark
Museum Campus
4.9 km
Landmark
Chicago-style pizza
2.2 km
Landmark
The Rookery Building
1.4 km
Landmark
Chicago Riverwalk
2.0 km
Stadium
Soldier Field
5.0 km
Theatre
The Chicago Theatre
1.7 km
Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
5.6 km
Fountain
Crown Fountain
1.4 km
Landmark
Old Colony Building
680 m
Landmark
Monadnock Building
820 m
Landmark
Chicago Board of Trade Building
1.4 km
Landmark
Manhattan Building
610 m
Landmark
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
850 m
Landmark
Picasso Statue
1.9 km
Landmark
General John Logan Memorial
850 m
Planetarium
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
5.5 km
Nearby
610 S Michigan Ave
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
260 m
901 South Michigan Ave
General John Logan Memorial
130 m
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Photography
330 m
701 S State St
The Loop
420 m
Restaurants
Grant Park Bistro
30 m
800 S Michigan Ave 8th St and Michigan Ave.
Chicago Hilton
120 m
720 South Michigan Avenue
Mercat a la Planxa
190 m
638 S Michigan Ave Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel
Peet's Coffee & Tea
190 m
14 E 8th St
720 South Bar
160 m
720 S Michigan Ave
Yolk - South Loop
290 m
1120 South Michigan Avenue
Buddy Guy's Legends
330 m
700 South Wabash Avenue
Mei's Kitchen
270 m
1108 S Michigan Ave
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