Essex Inn Chicago, Chicago, Price

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Essex Inn Chicago	Average Price: $225 Check Rates

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800 South Michigan Avenue

Chicago, 60605 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 18 of 73
Average review rating: 3.38

OpinionWell Value Index: 6

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (72) , MyTravelGuide (5) , TripAdvisor (421) , YahooTravel (48)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Overall, would not go back unless I got a great price.

"Location is the best asset, the rooms dated and in need of maintenance. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/13/2012 Vote

2. The Essex is perfect for my needs including a good price.

"Business in Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2012 Vote

3. In truth there might some valid criticisms but generally Essex Inn is a very good base for Chicago at an affordable price.

"Good value for money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/16/2012 Vote

4. The price is great for the location.

"Good room at a good price for the location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/6/2012 Vote

5. Positives: Price, location, shuttle (one-way), nice pool, sauna and fitness areaNeutrals: Smaller room but nice family suite, older but classy hotelNegatives: No hot tub, expensive valet, shuttle (one-way), restaurant closed.

"Family Suite " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/3/2012 Vote

6. The prices are terrific and the rooms, while small, are just lovely.

"Great Little Value in Downtown Chicago " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/23/2012 Vote

7. But the price is great and the staff is nice.

"Good Value, Nice Rooms " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/11/2011 Vote

8. Having stayed at the Hard Rock earlier in the week (see review), we'd say that for the price, the Essex is very nearly as good.

"Loved It " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/10/2011 Vote

9. Everything for a good price and in an excellent location of Chicago.

""Dad, can we go back...?" " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/18/2011 Vote

10. Would I be upset if I bid on Priceline and got this hotel for a good price.

"Friendly staff but a dated property " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/24/2011 Vote