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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. Got a great rate on the hotel via travelzoo.

"Good Choice on a Budget " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/16/2012 Vote

2. We did get a very good rate on the room and I would book at this hotel again in the future.

"Great Chicago location for Lakeshore museum area " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/13/2011 Vote

3. If we hadn't prepaid (to get a better rate, ha!) we would have ran as fast as possible to the Hilton next door.

"very disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/9/2011 Vote

4. That was a better rate than either night at the Essex.

"waste of money " Read full review on YahooTravel 10/17/2009 Vote

5. The room rate was charged correctly and I wasn't even asked for my AAA card to get the discounted rate.

"Suprisingly nice! Dont be worried about old reviews, this place was redone. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2009 Vote

6. I was able to get a very good rate for this room, and this location is convenient to Grant Park, the museums, aquarium, etc. and is only a 15 minute walk from the much more expensive Magnificent Mile area.

"Much better than expected! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/12/2008 Vote

7. We got a great weekend rate of $150/night including tax, which is about $129/night before taxes.

"Mediocre accommodations on Michigan Ave " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/28/2007 Vote

8. But do to the size of the room and the bathroom and the price we were charged (I know they do raise the rates for New Years) we will probably not stay there again.

"Rooms a little too small for me " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/5/2012 Vote

9. All in all, I rate this highly.

"Good *** performance, great value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/30/2011 Vote

10. ROOMS: We had one regular room (AAA rate $89 night midweek) and one suite (AAA $139.

"GREAT Location with great value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/29/2011 Vote