Essex Inn Hotel, Chicago, United States

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7.2/10
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  • Address: 800 South Michigan Avenue - Chicago - Illinois - 60605 - United States
  • Phone: 312 939 2800
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  • URL: http://www.essexinn.com/
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  • Hotel Class: 1 star
  • Rooms: 254
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9/10
Clean, comfortable, and inexpensive
Submitted by: Robert in 02/14/06
  • Age Group: 41 - 50
  • From: United States
  • Traveller type: 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.
 
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Rating:

9/10
Almost Perfect
Submitted by: Michael Burton in 10/06/05
  • Age Group: 18 - 25
  • From: Australia
  • Traveller type: 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.
 
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Rating:

6/10
Look elsewhere if you want to do shopping
Submitted by: Linda in 08/08/05
  • Age Group: 51 - 60
  • From: United States
  • Traveller type: 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 small but hey that's life. If I were coming back to Chicago I probably would stay elsewhere even if I had to pay more.
 
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Rating:

9/10
Great Location-Great Price
Submitted by: Maureen Egan-Simons in 06/09/05
  • Age Group: 51 - 60
  • From: United States
  • Traveller type: 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.
 
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3/10
Not so clean small rooms but great location
Submitted by: Greg Percy in 04/29/05
  • Age Group: 41 - 50
  • From: United States
  • Traveller type: 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.
 
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