Chicago's Essex Inn

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Address: Chicago's Essex Inn 800 S Michigan Ave Chicago 60605 Photos:
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Location. Located in central Chicago, Chicago's Essex Inn is a family friendly hotel within walking distance of Museum of Contemporary Photography, Grant Park, and Film Row Cinema. Additional points of interest include Auditorium Building and Theatre and Symphony Center. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 3 star property has a 24 hour business center and offers small meeting rooms, audio visual equipment, and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Chicago property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, express check out, and a garden. Guestrooms. 254 guestrooms at Chicago's Essex Inn feature coffee/tea makers and windows that open. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Televisions have premium cable channels. Rooms also include irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request wake up calls. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: USD 41 per day (in/out privileges)Deposit: USD 75 per stayRollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Valet parking fee: USD 41 per day (in/out privileges)Deposit: USD 75 per stayRollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel restaurant and bar will be closed from May 2013 until May 2014 for renovation

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HOTELFACILITIES Chicago's Essex Inn, Chicago Hotel Facilities
Photocopy machines	Audio-visual equipment
Number of floors: 14	Number of rooms: 254
Swimming pool - indoor	Fitness facilities
Concierge services	Parking garage
Valet parking (surcharge)	ATM/Banking
Conference Room(s)	Banquet Facilities
Bar/Lounge	Parking (valet) $37/Day
Meeting rooms (small groups)	Doorman/doorwoman
Express check-out	Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk	Porter/bellhop
Accessibility equipment for the deaf	In-room accessibility
Handicapped parking	Accessible path of travel
Sauna	Parking (valet)
Dry cleaning/laundry service	Security guard
Garden	Parking (secure)
24-hour business center	Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
Elevator/lift	Business services
Event catering	Safe-deposit box - front desk
Fax machine	Patio
Parking (surcharge)	Air-conditioned public areas
Suitable for children

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Poor Customer Service
Review by: Brandon , Fishers, United States	Stayed: Jul 2012
Somewhere along the way - whether it was through Skoosh or on the hotel's end, I don't know - my room reservation was changed from one style of room (King/Queen) to another (Full). This was an unwelcome surprise when we opened the door to the room, but even more surprising was the hotel's unwillingness to help remedy the unfortunate situation. Granted, this mistake may have been made prior to the hotel receiving the reservation... but at the end of the day, a guest interacts with the actual hotel and the hotel staff. In this case, the hotel staff was unwilling to make the situation right. So our stay at a decent hotel was overshadowed by poor customer service.
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We really enjoyed our short getaway at the Essex Inn!
Review by: PixelPrestige , Addison, United States	Stayed: Mar 2012
The Essex Inn was a great value! Fit and finish and furnishings in the room were excellent. We were lucky enough to have a corner room with a partial lake / park view. We were pleasantly surprised. We expected to not to have such a great view given the amazing deal we got while booking. We did however find the bathroom and overall square footage of the room somewhat lacking. But everything else more than made up for it. Staff was pleasant and prompt. We would return and recommend.
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The Essex was good.
Review by: Ryan Ingram , Stillwater, United States	Stayed: Apr 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful — We were able to get an exceptionally good price for the three nights of our conference. The rooms were clean and updated. The staff was courteous and helpful. We had two difficulties with our room. Our sink was clogged, but the staff quickly fixed that problem. The biggest inconvenience was the climate control system. It is either on heat, neutral or cooling. While we were there the weather dictated that the whole system be on neutral - meaning we had to open our window because the system was not working. It was uncomfortably warm a good part of the night and because we had to open our window we had to listen to all the sounds of the city - which might be soothing if you like the sound of the city. Given the location, price and cleanliness, I would stay there again.
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We would highly recommend the Essex Inn
Review by: jacquie , melbourne, Australia	Stayed: Apr 2011
The hotel was clean and had everything for guests travelling for lenghy periods. Great value for money
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Great time in Chicago!
Review by: Korinne , Worcester, United States	Stayed: Mar 2011
I would recommend this hotel to others, because the rooms were clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and it was a great value. The only thing that I would note is that it is about a mile or so from downtown/shopping area, but it was a nice weekend when we were there, so it was fine to walk. Also, if you're into sushi, there is a great place right next door called Oysy - vary good prices and wonderful food!
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