Essex Inn, Chicago, United States

Search for:
Essex Inn Hotel Reviews - Travel Library
Home > Hotels > United States > Illinois > Chicago > Essex Inn

Essex Inn Hotel Chicago

Traveller Reviews

     Rating

7.2/10

Official Contact Details - Essex Inn

  • Address: 800 South Michigan Avenue - Chicago - Illinois - 60605 - United States
  • Phone: 312 939 2800
  • Email:
  • URL: http://www.essexinn.com/
  • Hotel Class:
  • Rooms: 254

"I stayed at the Essex in January 2006 with my wife. They had just installed......"

"When I booked this hotel I wasn't sure exactly what to expect because the......"

Reviews of the Essex Inn

5 reviews
Review this Hotel

Rating:

9/10
Clean, comfortable, and inexpensive
Submitted by: Robert in Feb 2006
  • Age Group: 41 - 50
  • From: United States
  • Family Traveller
I stayed at the Essex in January 2006 with my wife. They had just installed all new bedding and it was very, very nice. Our room was clean and comfortable. Location is terrific for tourists and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Indoor pool and fitness area are first class. This is the best value we have found in Chicago for lodging.
26 out of 26 readers found this review helpful
Was this review helpful? Yes - No

Rating:

9/10
Almost Perfect
Submitted by: Michael Burton in Nov 2009
  • Age Group: 18 - 25
  • From: Australia
  • Young Couple
When I booked this hotel I wasn't sure exactly what to expect because the rate seemed pretty cheap given the location (granted the cheap rate was due to the "buy two nights get one free" promotion) but it was bloody great. All the features are as advertised, the rooms are big, clean and pleasantly furnished, and the location is almost fantastic. My only quibble is that the price now seems to have inflated quite substantially since I was there. If the price is in your budget, however, I can unreservedly recommend the Essex Inn.
26 out of 26 readers found this review helpful
Was this review helpful? Yes - No

Rating:

6/10
Look elsewhere if you want to do shopping
Submitted by: Linda in Aug 2005
  • Age Group: 51 - 60
  • From: United States
  • Family Traveller
Our room was small but clean. The beds are not made for anyone tall. My husband who is 6ft 2 said his feet were hanging off the end. The bathroom door stuck so you couldn't close it all the way. This would be bad if you were alone unless you were pretty strong. Our room looked out over 8th Street and one of the entrances to the Hilton. Pretty crummy view but we weren't there to spend all our time in the room. Surprisingly it was fairly quiet and we slept fine. It was right across from Grant Park and within walking distance of the Museum Campus. There were no shopping areas close. You had to take taxis or the hotel shuttle which did not run that often. The restaurant Savoy Bar and Grill was a little overpriced for what you got. Also mornings were often busy because they were short on help. The elevators were a joke. Long waits many times. The swimming pool was ok but the photos on their web site make it look bigger and nicer. The little room they had with 2 computers was a little too...... Read more
26 out of 27 readers found this review helpful
Was this review helpful? Yes - No

Rating:

9/10
Great Location-Great Price
Submitted by: Maureen Egan-Simons in Jun 2005
  • Age Group: 51 - 60
  • From: United States
  • Mature Couple
This was our second stay at the Essex in about 6 months. The first was in July,2004 for the A.S.I. convention. We booked 2 rooms, 1 for us and one for our kids. Had a great time. Staff was very nice. Rooms were clean. Location was great. Spent quite a bit of time at Buddy Guy's Legend's!! Second time we came in Jan. of 2005 and brought another couple for the Buddy Guy concert at Legends. Both times were great.
31 out of 31 readers found this review helpful
Was this review helpful? Yes - No

Rating:

3/10
Not so clean small rooms but great location
Submitted by: Greg Percy in Apr 2005
  • Age Group: 41 - 50
  • From: United States
  • Family Traveller
I was disappointed. Kind of dingy and old. Could use some updating. "Business Center" was a little alcove with 2 computers and a data port that didn't work. Space could be reconfigured-very tight around reception desk. Ok for a day or two, but wouldn't stay for a week. Not very clean.
28 out of 28 readers found this review helpful
Was this review helpful? Yes - No

Read 225 additional reviews of the Essex Inn at TripAdvisor

Want to see more hotels? View all 3 star hotels in Chicago

 loading...

Review & Rate the Essex Inn

Have you stayed at this accommodation? Share your experience by reviewing this property's rooms, location, amenities, and services.

Booking inquiries or messages meant for the staff of this property will NOT be forwarded through this form.
Your First Name: Add your pictures
Date of stay:
Type of traveller:
Age Group:
Your Country:
Your Email: (Won't be published)
Your Rating:
Review Title: (ex: Great Service & Staff!)
Your Review:
(As a reminder,
you can review the price, location, rooms, restaurants, bars, staff, services)
Please confirm you abide by our Terms and Conditions and understand that this form is used to publish your feedback (on this page) about your stay at this property.

NOTE: If you represent the management of this property and would like to respond to a review, please use the management response form.

 loading...

Browse & Compare Accommodation

Explore

Popular Travel Destinations

Recently Reviewed Hotels Around Chicago