Chicago'S Essex Inn in Chicago, IL

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Chicago's Essex Inn

Chicago's Essex Inn (Ill.) is adjacent to Grant Park and one-half mile from the Art Institute of Chicago. Sears Tower and Loop Theater District are just one mile away. Complimentary transportation to the Magnificent Mile, less than two miles away, is also provided by the hotel.
Dining at the hotel's bar and grill features a menu of Greek, Mexican and Italian specialties. The 24-hour business center is equipped with high-speed Internet access. Flexible meeting space is available. The hotel's focal point is a sauna, a cardiovascular fitness center and all-season garden pool, one of the only located atop a roof in Chicago.

All 254 guestrooms at Chicago's Essex Inn feature Art Deco décor, floor-to-ceiling windows and framed art reproductions from Chicago Art Institute. Rooms offer views of downtown Chicago, the lakefront and Grant Park. Amenities include cable television and wireless Internet access.

Surrounding Area

SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE

Room Information - Chicago's Essex Inn

Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard room Long Description: One king bed, one queen bed, or two double beds, with triple-sheeted duvets. Approximately 200 square feet. Cable TV with premium channels. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Coffeemaker. Iron and ironing board. Bathroom with tile floor, hair dryer. Bed Type:  Short Description: Suite with king bed Long Description: One king bed. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator and microwave on request. Hair dryer.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe King Long Description: One king bed. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator and microwave on request. Hair dryer.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Suite with two doubles Long Description: Two double beds and one queen sofa bed. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator and microwave on request. Hair dryer.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Hotel Renovated - 2006
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 2.5

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Area Activities

Grant Park - Adjacent
Lake Michigan running path - 5 blocks
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.5 mile
Loop Theater District - 1.0 mile
Museum Campus - 1.0 mile
Sears Tower - 1.0 mile
North Michigan Avenue - 1.5 miles
Magnificent Mile - 1.5 miles
Tribune Tower - 1.5 miles
John Hancock Observatory - 2.0 miles

Driving Directions - Chicago's Essex Inn

From Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 18 miles.

Follow I-190/I-90 East to I-290 East.
Go toward Chicago Loop onto Congress Parkway.
Continue traveling East on Congress Parkway.
Turn right onto Michigan Avenue.
The hotel is located on the right.