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Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Chicago Illinois
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Discover a paradise for pets and their owners at Le Méridien Essex Chicago, where four-legged travelers are treated like VIP guests, just a 4-minute walk from State Street and 13 minutes by foot from Millennium Park. This hotel is 20 minutes walk to Lake Michigan and 15 minutes walk to Art Institute of Chicago.

Make yourself at home in one of the 274 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Rooftop garden
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Meeting rooms
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 83
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 36
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 33
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 32
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 91
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 81
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 21 to check-in.

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Other details

Enjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Columbia College Chicago - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
State Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Roosevelt University - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Auditorium Building and Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Buckingham Fountain - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lakefront Trail - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Field Museum of Natural History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Millennium Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Michigan - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Michigan Avenue - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Grant Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Chicago Board of Trade Building - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
CIBC Theatre - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43.2 km / 26.8 mi
The preferred airport for Le Méridien Essex Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).

  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Contactless check-in is available

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 25
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 11
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per night
  • Destination fee: USD 17.61 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Valet parking fee: USD 77 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60605, United States
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