Chicago's Essex Inn - Reviews

The Essex was a great hotel... – Posted 3 Jan 2012

Excellent

The Essex was a great hotel for my family and myself. I was traveling with my partner and our 4-year old. The staff was very friendly and helpful.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great hotel for the price,... – Posted 30 Dec 2011

Good

Great hotel for the price, great location, walking distance of just about everything and friendly staff. Room size was a little small, but this would ... more on MYTravelGuide

It's clean and warm.... – Posted 13 Dec 2011

Excellent

It's clean and warm.... more on EasyToBook.com

Great location next to the... – Posted 29 Nov 2011

Excellent

Great location next to the flagship Hilton Hotel on Chicago's famous Michigan Ave. Short walk to Millennium Park & other major attractions. Use... more on MYTravelGuide

This hotel is too far south... – Posted 31 Oct 2011

Horrible

This hotel is too far south of loop. Rooms were way too hot. Even thought there was place for comfortable side chair to be next to bed so you could... more on MYTravelGuide

This hotel is tired, outdated.... – Posted 26 Oct 2011

Mediocre

This hotel is tired, outdated. The heat / cooling system didn't work. The elevators took longer than it would take to walk down 12 flights. The rugs... more on MYTravelGuide

If owner invested money in... – Posted 22 Oct 2011

Excellent

If owner invested money in improvements, this could be a real gem. The room was a little small, but fine for 1 or 2 not large people. The location... more on MYTravelGuide

Maybe it's just Chicago... – Posted 16 Oct 2011

Okay

Maybe it's just Chicago prices, spent there. The location was at least a 10 minute walk from any metro station. The rooms were small and the elevator ... more on MYTravelGuide

This was as far south as I... – Posted 19 Sep 2011

Excellent

This was as far south as I would want to go in Chicago, but given that one negative, it was great to get the price that we got. The staff was so... more on MYTravelGuide

I have stayed there before... – Posted 10 Sep 2011

Good

I have stayed there before and like the location and most times the room. This was an exception with the bath tub being clogged.... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location. Staff. Access.... – Posted 21 Aug 2011

Excellent

Great location. Staff. Access. Hotel was clean, comfortable and I was impressed. Had a hotel room right next to the elevator and it was loud but if I ... more on MYTravelGuide

Great location for the park... – Posted 19 Aug 2011

Okay

Great location for the park and major museums; a short walk to get to the city train/subway/CTA. The hotel is somewhat dated and needs work in my... more on MYTravelGuide

I can't say enough good... – Posted 8 Aug 2011

Good

I can't say enough good things about the staff! They were so friendly and helpful. The hotel was easy to find, and the valet attendants were also... more on MYTravelGuide

The rooms were clean and the... – Posted 2 Aug 2011

Okay

The rooms were clean and the location good. The staff was not very helpful or friendly.... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice hotel... – Posted 27 Jun 2011

Okay

I visited many hotels but I found this hotel nice. It's a nice hotel to stay.... more on IgoUgo

Decent price and location.... – Posted 31 May 2011

Okay

Decent price and location. Room was attractive but had the smallest sink I have ever seen, like 12" round, no kidding! The hotel would have been fine ... more on MYTravelGuide

I think this hotel needs to... – Posted 29 May 2011

Okay

I think this hotel needs to be upgraded for improvements and down graded by Priceline.... more on MYTravelGuide

2 1/2 star would better... – Posted 27 May 2011

Excellent

2 1/2 star would better describe this room. room was very small as was the bathroom. too much noise filtered in also. the room was clean and the... more on MYTravelGuide

OK, but could be cleaner and... – Posted 26 May 2011

Good

OK, but could be cleaner and should upgrade breakfast.... more on MYTravelGuide

This hotel should be rated as ... – Posted 26 May 2011

Okay

This hotel should be rated as a 2 to 2.5 stars, not 3 stars. The room would be more fairly priced at under $100/night total (including all taxes and... more on MYTravelGuide

Location fine. Must use very... – Posted 26 May 2011

Okay

Location fine. Must use very strong chemicals in washing because got hives from them. Made sleeping and bathing unpleasant. Bathroom very poorly... more on MYTravelGuide

The hotel is in a very... – Posted 22 May 2011

Good

The hotel is in a very convenient location and there are wonderful views of the lake and south loop. The room decor is modern and attractive. The... more on MYTravelGuide

It was a nice hotel that had... – Posted 13 May 2011

Excellent

It was a nice hotel that had everything and more that I had hoped for. It was a great experience!... more on MYTravelGuide

Was pleasantly surprised by... – Posted 20 Mar 2011

Okay

Was pleasantly surprised by the breakfast. It was great and beautiful view from the dining room.... more on MYTravelGuide

Will not stay there again!... – Posted 20 Mar 2011

Horrible

Will not stay there again! Iwill spend more money and make a reservation with the hotel of my choice.... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice Stay... – Posted 26 Feb 2011

Good

The Essex has recently been renovated.Unfortunately the restaurant was still under renovation so was not open.But there are a ton of great places to... more on Travelocity

I found it to be a nice... – Posted 23 Feb 2011

Excellent

I found it to be a nice hotel, with excellent employees. It was convenient both in location and with next door parking. I was disappointed it did not ... more on MYTravelGuide

Doesn't look like the pictures... – Posted 20 Feb 2011

Mediocre

I stayed here in 2008, and the hotel was slightly trashy. The rooms are small and nothing special, and the cleanliness was sub par. The toilet ran... more on Travelocity

Great Value & Location... – Posted 19 Feb 2011

Good

Perfect location.You can walk to museums, Soldier Field and Millenium Park..Right across from Grant Park.We even walked up to the river. Valet... more on Travelocity

Football Package... – Posted 26 Jan 2011

Good

The football package was fabulous!!We had great seats for the Bears game.The staff was very friendly and helpful.... more on Travelocity

Would recommend this hotel.... – Posted 20 Jan 2011

Excellent

Would recommend this hotel. It had: convenient parking, walking distance of Soldier Field, nice shower, friendly/helpful staff-including... more on MYTravelGuide

Christmas Holidays... – Posted 19 Jan 2011

Okay

Our experience at Chicago'sEssex Inn was alright.Not much better or worse than most motels.The bed was fluffy, while the room was overheated. I... more on Travelocity

This was a great hotel. The... – Posted 6 Jan 2011

Excellent

This was a great hotel. The staff was very friendly and always willing to help when needed. The only real disappointment was that there wasn't a hot... more on MYTravelGuide

Family getaway... – Posted 2 Jan 2011

Okay

Essex is okay if you do not plan to stay in the hotel much.Location is good - right across from grant park and within walking distance to millenium... more on Travelocity

not so great... – Posted 30 Dec 2010

Mediocre

lobby had a very bad sweet smell.we had to wait 2 hours to get our rooom(even though we made reservations)while others got there room rightwhen they... more on Travelocity

The hotel was fine for what... – Posted 16 Dec 2010

Good

The hotel was fine for what we paid. I have stayed in nicer 3 star hotels before. It was clean and in a good location that was close to the... more on MYTravelGuide

Nice,I would stay there again ... – Posted 16 Dec 2010

Good

Nice,I would stay there again if we were planning on going to aquarium or museums!... more on MYTravelGuide

Very friendly, easy to catch... – Posted 10 Nov 2010

Excellent

Very friendly, easy to catch cabs, across from a beautiful park.... more on MYTravelGuide

would not stay again... – Posted 8 Nov 2010

Mediocre

bed was comfortable thats all . few amenities bathroom and room was small . fronyt desk was no thelpfull also hit with * fee for incedentals that was ... more on Travelocity

The hotel was older in person ... – Posted 11 Oct 2010

Excellent

The hotel was older in person than it appeared on the computer, however, the employees were exceptional. From the bellman to the food in the... more on MYTravelGuide

Very Enjoyable Stay... – Posted 8 Oct 2010

Good

Spent two nights there recently and were very pleased with everything.Our daughter went directly to the front desk several days before our arrival... more on Travelocity

Hotel was clean, small basic... – Posted 15 Sep 2010

Good

Hotel was clean, small basic rooms.... more on MYTravelGuide

The room was too dark (don't... – Posted 6 Sep 2010

Good

The room was too dark (don't have enough light).... more on MYTravelGuide

The location for us was very... – Posted 31 Aug 2010

Okay

The location for us was very convenient. We were disappointed in the housekeeping services and the slow draining hand basin and plugged tub drain.... more on MYTravelGuide

An economy hotel for the... – Posted 22 Aug 2010

Okay

An economy hotel for the budget traveler.... more on MYTravelGuide

I would never stay here again.... – Posted 21 Aug 2010

Horrible

Cons: No parking (only valet parking witch you have to pay $* each car), they put a $*0 hold on credit card on each room for accidental insurance,... more on Travelocity

essex hotel... – Posted 31 Jul 2010

Good

The hotel was clean and in a great location.THe staff was very helpful when my son left a suit in a cab.They communicated with my son and the taxi... more on Travelocity