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Chicagos Essex Inn - Hotel Reviews from across the web
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No title - expert review
Offering fabulous views of the city skyline, Grant Park and Lake Michigan, the Essex Inn hotel boasts a superb location on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, providing convenient access to Chicago's Magnificent Mile, world-famous museums, sporting venues, the Loop and McCormick Place. Attracting b...
bootsnall.com
No title - expert review
A budget-friendly alternative to the area's bigger properties, Essex doesn't rank among the most glamorous places to stay. But it serves its function: convenience to the Museum Campus and Grant Park. A number of the basic rooms have nice views of Grant Park, and facilities include a rooftop pool wit...
fodors.com
No title - expert review
The exterior of this hotel is not particularly inviting, but the clean rooms are tastefully decorated. As well, the views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park from some of the accommodations are worth the stay in and of themselves. Service is usually pleasant and courteous, but often the staff is in too ...
gayot.com
No title - expert review
Right in the heart of the action, the Essex Inn Chicago provides guests with excellent views of the city, Grant Park and Lake Michigan, along with convenient access to Chicago's Magnificent Mile, world-famous museums, theatres and sporting venues. The hotel features a rooftop swimming pool with spec...
superbreak.com
No title - expert review
The Essex Inn is an intimate hotel providing excellent views of the city, Grant Park and Lake Michigan with convenient access to Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Millenium Park, world famous museums, sporting venues, the Loop and McCormick Place. One of the focal points of the hotel is the Garden Pool an...
travel.away.com
No title - expert review
Popular Hotel, Overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan. Downtown, in Close Proximately To Most Chicago Attractions. Restaurant and Bar. 234 Newly Renovated Rooms, All With Iron/Board. Free Shuttle To Magnificent Mile Shopping. Family Plan: Up To 2 Adults and 2 Children (17 Years and Younger) Sharin...
gotrump.com
No title - expert review
Chicago's Essex Inn is an intimate and informal hotel located in the heart of Downtown on Michigan Avenue. We are across the street from Grant Park and just steps away from the famous Museum Campus of Chicago. Our 254 moderately appointed guest room's feature cable TV, iron and ironing boards, voice...
mytravelguide.com
No title - expert review
Overlooking Grant Park on Michigan Avenue, Chicago s Essex Inn is an intimate 254 room full service hotel providing excellent views of the city, Grant Park and Lake Michigan with convenient access to Chicago's Magnificent Mile, world famous museums, sporting venues, the Loop and McCormick Place. One...
shdweb.com
No title - expert review
The recently renovated Essex Inn is an intimate hotel located in downtown Chicago on Michigan Avenue, across from Grant Park and Lake Michigan. Our hotel is within walking distance to downtown shopping districts and most major museums. Our tastefully designed guest rooms are thoughtfully appointed w...
sidestep.com
Fantastic - user review
Easy access to shopping, bus lines, & local entertainment. Nice pool and gym, fantastic Sushi restaurant next door. Highl...
chicago.citysearch.com
you get more than what you pay for - user review
for the location of the hotel and the amenities, I believe you get much more than you pay for. The rooms look like a typical lower end hotel, but the amenities are great! the staff and sevice was great. My room/bathroom was clean! I will alway...
chicago.citysearch.com
4 star hotel for a 2 star price - user review
Great discount hotel in a great location. It's unbelievable the price I got on this hotel and it's right next to Millenium Park, the Art Institute and the Science Musuem. The hotel also has free shuttles to the musuems hourly. The rooms were clean and big by Chicago standards. The staff was very hel...
chicago.citysearch.com
Not bad for Michigan Ave - user review
If you want a clean comfortable room at a great price on Michigan Avenue look no further. The run down look of the hotel can be deceiving but the staff are courteous and helpful. They even allowed us to park and store our bags five hours before check in time. The pool is wonderful and so is the gym....
chicago.citysearch.com
Great stay at Great rate! - user review
We stayed at the Essex in Sept 2002 when we came to town for the Rolling Stones concert. Wanted to be in the "heart" of the city to take in some sights the day after the show. Found the Essex for $99/night and it was perfect! No frills hotel but clean rooms, friendly staff, on site valet p...
chicago.citysearch.com
Acceptable alternate hotel - user review
As others have stated the water drains slowly in the shower. The elevator is rather slow. Plain but comfortable. I woul...
expedia.com
Good for the money - user review
Clean room, comfortable beds. Very slow drain in the shower and unable to adjust shower pressure. Older hotel, but it was fine. It's on the south end of Michigan Ave., somewhat away from most things, b...
expedia.com
Great Location Reasonable Rates - user review
Essex Inn was just the place we were looking for, not fancy, but affordable. Shuttle service to the shopping areas and a baggage holding area on the premises were invaluable for early arrivals. The room was clean and we had a good nights sleep. A slow shower drain was the only compliant I had. Staff...
expedia.com
Not impressed at all - user review
For all the pomp and circumstance of downtown Chicago, this hotel certainly leaves a lot to be desired. I expected more in the way of amenities. This is ...
expedia.com
very good for the price - user review
good location, great view to the park and public transportation in the ...
expedia.com
Geat location and value - user review
Hotel staff were very courteous and helpful. Free shuttle to n Michigan Ave was convenient. Rooms were quiet. On site restaurant was great. Excellent value. this is our second visit and we ...
expedia.com
Solid Affordable Option - user review
I have stayed at the Essex in a couple of times now, and find it a very affordable option when I visit Chicago. The main attractions I typically want to do/see are the Art Institute and shopping on Michigan Ave I would rather spend money on shopping than a fancy hotel room. There is a shuttle to the...
expedia.com
Great Deal for the Price! - user review
I would definately stay here again. It's right next to a very big name hotel, a perfect location, and for the price, it was definately a bargain. I was...
expedia.com
Great location - user review
In addition to this being a very comfortable hotel at a reasonable price, the location is spectacular! We walked to the Chicago Art Museum, Shedd Aquarium, half price ticket office and then to the theater plus to various public transportation. When we asked for recommendations for restaurants, the s...
expedia.com
Decent Hotel, But Slipping - user review
I've stayed at the Essex Inn on a number of occasions, both for business and personal travel. I like the hotel; the location is excellent, the staff is friendly, the pool and exercise room are fantasic for such a small hotel. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are normally very clean, if small a...
expedia.com
Location, Location, Location - user review
Location was great for all the touristy stuff. Room was very clean and comfortable. Bathroom was a little run down and grungy. Luckily you don't sleep in it. Beds were short so if you are tal...
expedia.com
Great vibe... - user review
Loved the European vibe of the hotel, the look of it, the prints on the wall, the location for the price was fantastic...Only downs were double beds seemed short, (2 medium sized adults were not comfortable)though the down comfortors were great for Chicago's cold winter. Other downsides were, we wer...
expedia.com
Affordable hotel with Great gym! - user review
My husband and I stayed 3 nights at this hotel and were very impressed with the comfort of the bed, appearance and cleanliness of the room, and the size and quality of the hotel fitness center. Hotel also had 2 desktop computers where you could check your email for free...this was a great amenity! O...
expedia.com
Adequate - user review
Our experience was merely adequate. Our purpose for traveling was for pleasure, to visit museums in the area, and since we knew we weren't going to spend a lot of time in the room, it was fine. The hotel is obviously very old and seems to be well maintained up to a point. We didn't explore all the a...
expedia.com
Affordable alternative - user review
Pluses include location (proximity to Art Institute, State street shopping), shuttle to the Magnificent Mile, cost relative to other nearby hotels, friendly hotel staff, and cheap wireless access. While the hotel is clean and comfortable, the bathtubs are trul...
expedia.com
Outdated - user review
staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel needs updating wallpaper was peeling in our room and there was no back on the toilet. The porcelain on the tub was worn off. The walls were thin and we could hear other guests. The tub drain was broken and I stood in water up to my ankles before my shower w...
expedia.com
Comfy Bed, Cramped Bath - user review
The bed was extremely comfortable. The bathroom was very tiny, and the shower was incredibly tiny. The sink drained very slowly and the walls se...
expedia.com
Good Hotel for the Money - user review
The Essex is a good hotel for the money. The hotel is clean, well run, and the location is right accross from Grant Park so there is easy access to open sp...
expedia.com
Reasonable Hotel on Grant Park - user review
The Essex was a reasonably priced hotel across from Grant Park and near Art Museum. Shuttle to Michigan Ave. shopping a nice feature. Our only complaint was noisey high school choral group meeting in hall after midnight. Traveler's tip on dining.Hotel Restaurant was OK but try Orange for a great bre...
expedia.com
Reasonably priced; Close to most things downtown. - user review
The location was great and the price was right. The only thing that was problematic was that the shower flooded a little, but it never overflowed (it was just slow to drain.) Other than that I would recommend it to others. What I most liked about it was that it was close to the museums, as well as t...
expedia.com
not close to anything fun!!!! - user review
This hotel was nice! The bedding was all real clean and had a great night sleep. The bathroom tub would never drain after a shower so we had to wait about 5 7 min between showers. If you have little kids don't bring them, the windows in the rooms fold down all the way and they dont have a screen in ...
expedia.com
A Diamond in the Rough - user review
This was our second stay at the Essex Inn in the past year and I've been completely satisfied. The staff has been courteous and helpful, and the large modern pool is a rare find in Downtown Chicago hotels. The rooms are on the small side and the beds are not great if you are over six feet tall. That...
expedia.com
Nice area of Chicago - user review
Very friendly staf...
expedia.com
So close to many museums and parks - user review
We had a fabulous room overlooking Grant Park. The Art Institute, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, the Public Library, and the Planetarium are all within walking distance. Buses are just outside the door and the L is a couple of blocks away. Dining is everywhere. This hotel has an indoor swimming pool ...
expedia.com
Nice Location cheap Expedia rate - user review
We had NO problems with sink or tub drains. Extremely comfortable bed. Room was clean, but small, but who stays in the room when you are right across from Grant Park and the Museum campus Nice pool. Traveler's tip on dining.It seemed like there weren't a lot of restaurants in the immediate vicinty t...
expedia.com
No title - user review
I frequently visit Chicago with my wife and teenage children. We love the Essex! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, we love the free shuttle bus services and it has the only indoor pool of any downtown Chicago hotel. The location on Grant Park is terrific close to museums, shopping, etc. ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
I would trash all the 'artwork in the lobby it's vintage 1970 and not attractive, and recarpet. That alone, would vastly improve the place. But for the money, it was fine and ...
mytravelguide.com
No title - user review
This hotel wasn't worth the money. I would have rather stayed at a Best Western at least they ...
mytravelguide.com
Chicago Essex Inn: Accomodation at the south loop - user review
I remember staying at this hotel the second time I went to Chicago and I had the time of my life. Aside from the fact that the homeless people outside can be a nuisance, you're within walking distance to everything. The Essex Inn located in the heart of the city on Michigan Avenue... across the stre...
virtualtourist.com
Chicago Essex Inn: Chicago Essex Inn - user review
The Essex Inn met our requirements for a Hotel with adequete facilites. Indoor rooftop pool provided the opportunity to swim while the snow was ...
virtualtourist.com
Almost TOO Comfortable!!! - user review
My family and I stayed at the Essex Inn for a week and we had a BALL!!!!! The pool was really cold, but the pool was big and had an 8ft deep end. The bathrooms weren't ve...
travel.yahoo.com
Essex Inn - Chicago - user review
My wife and I stayed at the Essex during the first week of August, 2006. We couldn't have been happier. Great location across from Grant Park and near museums, or a bus...
travel.yahoo.com
it's okay - user review
The service was pretty good during our stay and the location is great. I do think that we could've stayed in a cheaper hotel and gotten similar room conditions. We wound up...
travel.yahoo.com
Will stay at Essex in the future - user review
Wonderful service, great room with a fantastic lakefront view. We were able to watch the fireworks from Navy Pier in our room. The front desk & bell men were very polite. ...
travel.yahoo.com
What a deal - user review
We stayed at the essex inn and it was great. while the room was outdated it was clean, comfortable and the staff was great. We didn't experience any problems with the drains ...
travel.yahoo.com
This Place Stinks - user review
I stayed at the Essex in Dec. 2006. My stay was horrible. Do not stay at this hotel. I made my reservations 6 months out. I called when I was 6 hours out to make sure my room wo...
travel.yahoo.com
Disappointed - user review
We just stayed at the Essex Inn on 8-3-06. The room we had did not look anything like the ones on the website. The room was very outdated and dirty. When we took a shower the t...
travel.yahoo.com
All-around Fabulous! - user review
We stayed here on our wedding night. We had a beautiful suite facing the park. We booked our wedding guest rooms here as well. Everyone thought the place was great--clean, afforda...
travel.yahoo.com
Great place to stay in Chicago!!!! - user review
Checked in on 7/4/06 and since I made the reservations in March, I was honestly expecting a problem. However, that was not the case. We got a great room. The front desk people w...
travel.yahoo.com
Great Overnight Stay! - user review
I took my son to Chicago to see the King Tut exhibit at the Field Museum. After a lot of research, I chose the Essex Inn. The deciding factors were the location, price, and the fre...
travel.yahoo.com
great location - user review
We stayed here for 9 nights in August 2006. Our kids loved the pool. We loved the location. Close to many attractions and within walking distance to many more things. It is a short bus...
travel.yahoo.com
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