Hotel Essex Chicago
- 800 S Michigan Ave , Chicago, Illinois 60605
- 800 S Michigan Ave , Chicago, Illinois - 60605
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1 King Bed
245-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 55-inch Smart TV
Food and Beverages - Espresso maker and room service (limited hours)
Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and rainfall showerhead
Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, braille signage, wheelchair-width doorways, bathroom emergency pull cord, wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, doorbell and phone notification, wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, low-height bed, low-height view port in door, accessible bathtub, lever door handles, visual fire alarm, roll-in shower, low-height counter and sink, and low-height door lock
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- AC
- Phone
- Soap
- Bath Towels Provided
- Shampoo
- Complimentary local calls
- Room Linens provided
- Toilet paper
- Coffee Espresso maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron - ironing board
- Smart TV
- In room safe
- Shower Or Bathtub
- Room service - Restricted hours
- Housekeeping (Limited)
- TV
- Non Smoking
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi - Extra Charge
- Housekeeping only once per stay
- Desk
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Rainfall showerhead
- Heating

2 Double Beds
260-sq-foot room with canal and city views
Internet - WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 55-inch Smart TV
Food and Beverages - Espresso maker and room service (limited hours)
Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and rainfall showerhead
Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, braille signage, wheelchair-width doorways, bathroom emergency pull cord, wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, doorbell and phone notification, wheelchair accessible, grab bar near toilet, low-height bed, low-height view port in door, accessible bathtub, lever door handles, visual fire alarm, roll-in shower, low-height counter and sink, and low-height door lock
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- AC
- Phone
- Soap
- Bath Towels Provided
- Shampoo
- Complimentary local calls
- Room Linens provided
- Toilet paper
- Coffee Espresso maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron - ironing board
- Smart TV
- In room safe
- Shower Or Bathtub
- Room service - Restricted hours
- Housekeeping (Limited)
- TV
- Non Smoking
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi - Extra Charge
- Housekeeping only once per stay
- Desk
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Rainfall showerhead
- Heating

2 Double Beds
275 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 55-inch Smart TV
Food and Beverages - Espresso maker and room service (limited hours)
Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and rainfall showerhead
Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- AC
- Phone
- Soap
- Bath Towels Provided
- Shampoo
- Complimentary local calls
- Room Linens provided
- Toilet paper
- Coffee Espresso maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron - ironing board
- Smart TV
- In room safe
- Shower Or Bathtub
- Room service - Restricted hours
- Housekeeping (Limited)
- TV
- Non Smoking
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi - Extra Charge
- Housekeeping only once per stay
- Desk
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Rainfall showerhead
- Heating
1 King Bed
245-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 55-inch Smart TV
Food and Beverages - Espresso maker and room service (limited hours)
Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and rainfall showerhead
Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning and heating
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- AC
- Phone
- Soap
- Bath Towels Provided
- Shampoo
- Complimentary local calls
- Room Linens provided
- Toilet paper
- Coffee Espresso maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron - ironing board
- Smart TV
- In room safe
- Shower Or Bathtub
- Room service - Restricted hours
- Housekeeping (Limited)
- TV
- Non Smoking
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi - Extra Charge
- Housekeeping only once per stay
- Desk
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Rainfall showerhead
- Heating
1 King Bed
250 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 55-inch Smart TV
Food and Beverages - Espresso maker and room service (limited hours)
Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and rainfall showerhead
Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- AC
- Phone
- Soap
- Bath Towels Provided
- Shampoo
- Complimentary local calls
- Room Linens provided
- Toilet paper
- Coffee Espresso maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron - ironing board
- Smart TV
- In room safe
- Shower Or Bathtub
- Room service - Restricted hours
- Housekeeping (Limited)
- TV
- Non Smoking
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi - Extra Charge
- Housekeeping only once per stay
- Desk
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Rainfall showerhead
- Heating
1 King Bed
290-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 55-inch Smart TV
Food and Beverages - Espresso maker and room service (limited hours)
Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and rainfall showerhead
Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- AC
- Phone
- Soap
- Bath Towels Provided
- Shampoo
- Complimentary local calls
- Room Linens provided
- Toilet paper
- Coffee Espresso maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron - ironing board
- Smart TV
- In room safe
- Shower Or Bathtub
- Room service - Restricted hours
- Housekeeping (Limited)
- TV
- Non Smoking
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi - Extra Charge
- Housekeeping only once per stay
- Desk
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Rainfall showerhead
- Heating

2 Double Beds
260-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - WiFi
In Room Entertainment - 55-inch Smart TV
Food and Beverages - Espresso maker and room service (limited hours)
Bed Type and Features - Bed sheets
Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, and rainfall showerhead
Extra Features - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Pleasure - Air conditioning and heating
Eco-friendly - LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Amenities and Features
- AC
- Phone
- Soap
- Bath Towels Provided
- Shampoo
- Complimentary local calls
- Room Linens provided
- Toilet paper
- Coffee Espresso maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron - ironing board
- Smart TV
- In room safe
- Shower Or Bathtub
- Room service - Restricted hours
- Housekeeping (Limited)
- TV
- Non Smoking
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi - Extra Charge
- Housekeeping only once per stay
- Desk
- Laptop friendly workstation
- Rainfall showerhead
- Heating
About The Hotel
About Hotel Essex Chicago Hotel
With a stay at Hotel Essex Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Grant Park and 11 minutes by foot from Art Institute of Chicago. This 4-star hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Millennium Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from State Street.
Popular Hotel Amenities and FeaturesTake advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Business, Other AmenitiesFeatured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining optionsEnjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro or snacks in the coffee shop/café. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Hotel Accommodations and Guest RoomsMake yourself at home in one of the 274 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pet Policy for Hotel Essex ChicagoIf you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Hotel Essex Chicago, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Hotel Essex Chicago are listed below.
Pets not allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Service animals are allowed
Additional Hotel Details
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Contactless check-out is available
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Temperature checks are available to guests
Social distancing measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Masks are available to guests
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Protective clothing is available to guests
Contactless check-in is available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
Masks are compulsory at the property
Events/parties not allowed
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
FEATURED
AMENITIES
Hotel Essex Chicago Hotel Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible - may have limitations
- Wheelchair Accessible bathroom
- In room accessibility
- Business center on site
- Meeting Room Facilities
- 24/7 fitness facilities
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Handrails in stairways
- Wheelchairs available on site
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Assistive listening devices available
- Braille or raised signage
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
- Elevator & lift on property
- Dry cleaning & laundry service
- ATM & banking on site
- Free internet
- 24/7 front desk
- Luggage storage facilities
- Concierge service
- Smoke free property
- Roll in shower
- Bar & lounge
- Hotel Restaurant
- Café or Coffee shop
Hotel Location
Nearest airport and around Hotel Essex Chicago - Chicago, Illinois Hotel
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Grant Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
State Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Columbia College Chicago - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Roosevelt University - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Buckingham Fountain - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Symphony Center - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Millennium Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Chicago Board of Trade Building - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Michigan Avenue - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Chicago Cultural Center - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Cloud Gate - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Skydeck Ledge - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Harris Theater - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
311 S Wacker Dr - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 18.6 km / 11.5 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43.1 km / 26.8 mi
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Helpful Info & FAQs
The checking times for Hotel Essex Chicago are between 4:00 PM and midnight. The minimum age to check-in is 21.
This Hotel Essex Chicago's check-out time is 11:00 AM.
The address for Hotel Essex Chicago is 800 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60605
Based on recent averages, the price for tonight can start at 229.
Based on recent averages, the room rate for this weekend can be as low as 229 per night.
The Hotel Essex Chicago has a total of 274 guest rooms.
This Chicago hotel has 15 floors.
Travelers find this hotel Good for Business Travelers.
HOTEL ESSEX CHICAGO is within minutes from Grant Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi , State Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi and Columbia College Chicago - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
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With a stay at Hotel Essex Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Grant Park and 11 minutes by foot from Art Institute of Chicago. This 4-star hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Millennium Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from State Street.
Popular Hotel Amenities and FeaturesTake advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Business, Other AmenitiesFeatured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining optionsEnjoy a meal at Grant Park Bistro or snacks in the coffee shop/café. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Hotel Accommodations and Guest RoomsMake yourself at home in one of the 274 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pet Policy for Hotel Essex ChicagoIf you are thinking of bringing your pet (dog or cat) and want to know if pets are allowed at Hotel Essex Chicago, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Hotel Essex Chicago are listed below.
Pets not allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Service animals are allowed
Additional Hotel Details
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Contactless check-out is available
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Temperature checks are available to guests
Social distancing measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Masks are available to guests
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Protective clothing is available to guests
Contactless check-in is available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
Masks are compulsory at the property
Events/parties not allowed
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Hotel Essex Chicago Hotel Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible - may have limitations
- Wheelchair Accessible bathroom
- In room accessibility
- Business center on site
- Meeting Room Facilities
- 24/7 fitness facilities
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Handrails in stairways
- Wheelchairs available on site
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Assistive listening devices available
- Braille or raised signage
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
- Elevator & lift on property
- Dry cleaning & laundry service
- ATM & banking on site
- Free internet
- 24/7 front desk
- Luggage storage facilities
- Concierge service
- Smoke free property
- Roll in shower
- Bar & lounge
- Hotel Restaurant
- Café or Coffee shop
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Grant Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
State Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Columbia College Chicago - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Roosevelt University - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Buckingham Fountain - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Symphony Center - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Millennium Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Chicago Board of Trade Building - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Michigan Avenue - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Chicago Cultural Center - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Cloud Gate - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Skydeck Ledge - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Harris Theater - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
311 S Wacker Dr - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 30.8 km / 19.1 mi
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 18.6 km / 11.5 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43.1 km / 26.8 mi



















