Le Méridien Essex Chicago

Hotel Highlights

• Slap-bang in the middle of Chicago, so you're never far from the action (or a deep-dish pizza).

• Got a case of the jitters? Your room comes with an espresso maker – perfect for a morning pick-me-up!

• A 24-hour fitness centre means you can work off those holiday treats whenever the mood strikes (even at 3 AM, you crazy diamond).

• Fancy a bit of culture? You're practically neighbours with the Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum.

Location

• Just a leisurely 15-minute stroll to **Millennium Park** and the glistening shores of **Lake Michigan**.

• A hop, skip, and a jump (about 0.9 km) to the **Art Institute of Chicago**, so you can get your culture fix with minimal effort.

• The **Field Museum of Natural History** is also practically on your doorstep, around 1.1 km away.

• Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is around 25 minutes' drive.

• Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is around 40 minutes' drive.

Rooms

• Each of the 274 air-conditioned rooms is your personal chill-out zone, perfect for recharging after a day of sightseeing.
  

  • Air conditioning

  • Espresso makers (because coffee is life, right?)

  • Smart televisions (for when you need to catch up on your favourite box set)

  • Complimentary wireless internet access (share those holiday snaps!)

  • Bathrooms with rainfall showerheads (feel like you're in a tropical rainforest, but with better water pressure)

  • Hair dryers

  • Safes

  • Desks

  • Phones with free local calls (just in case you need to order a takeaway)

Food & Drink

• Grant Park Bistro: Tuck into a proper meal here – perfect for refuelling after a day of urban exploration.

• Coffee shop/cafe: Grab a quick bite or a caffeine hit when you're on the go (or just fancy a natter).

• Bar/lounge: Unwind with your favourite tipple and tell tall tales of your Chicago adventures.

• Room service is also on offer during limited hours, for those times when leaving the room feels like too much effort.

Sports & Entertainment

• 24-hour fitness center: For those who simply can't miss a workout, even on holiday (we salute you!).

• Complimentary wireless internet access: So you can stay connected, stream cat videos, or plan your next Chicago escapade.

Nearby Attractions

• Columbia College Chicago

• State Street

• Roosevelt University

• Auditorium Building and Theatre

• Chicago Symphony Orchestra

• Buckingham Fountain

• Harold Washington Library Center

• Lakefront Trail

• Michigan Avenue

• Grant Park